22.5
Hand Speed (max)
9/25/21
CLASS OF 2022
C
3B
Samuel
Hernandez
Houston
Lakeland (HS) • FL
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: 5 Star National Jones
Lakeland (HS) • FL
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: 5 Star National Jones
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
9/25/21
22.3
Rot. Acc (max)
9/25/21
7
Hard Hit %
9/25/21
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
9/25/21
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/25/21
293
Distance (max)
9/25/21
53
Sweet Spot %
9/25/21
7.12
60
9/25/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
8/03/19
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
9/25/21
1.88 - 2.04
Pop Time
9/25/21
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
8/03/19
75 - 77
Velo Range
8/03/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
62 - 64
Velo Range
8/03/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2021
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.88 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.92
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2021 Senior State Games
Sep 25, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2021 Senior State Games
Sep 25, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
35.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
64.62
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Litsch's Lookback: Week 1 - Mar 2, 2022
- 2021 Senior State Games: East Region Analysis - Oct 21, 2021
- 2021 Senior State Games: Quick Hits - Sep 28, 2021
- 2021 Senior State Games: Statistical Analysis - Sep 27, 2021
- 2021 Senior State Games: East Preview - Sep 24, 2021
- Florida Fall Championships: Day 1 & 2 Scout Blog - Sep 21, 2019
- 2019 Team Florida Junior Future Games Recap and Standouts - Aug 16, 2019
- Florida State Games 14U/15U Day Two Recap - Jun 2, 2019
- Inside the Florida 2022 Rankings: Newcomers - Jan 11, 2019
- Jr. Future Series - Winter Championship: Standouts - Dec 4, 2018
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Houston Commit, 5-foot-10, 185-pound solid athletic build. Solid projectable in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 91 mph. (65.27 mph bat speed average). (21.75 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall open stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a short leg kick. Bat speed is electric, shows an upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Pull side line drive approach. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 76 mph; has athletic feet, a quick clean transfer, and next level consistent hands. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.88-2.04 pop time. Tons of flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot with a short quick arm action. Recorded a time of 7.12 in the 60-yard dash.