22.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/21
CLASS OF 2022
OF
SS
Michael
Gladden
University of Chicago
St. Ignatius (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
St. Ignatius (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/21
20.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/21
-
Hard Hit %
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/21
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/21
370
Distance (max)
2/15/21
64
Sweet Spot %
2/15/21
6.7
60
10/18/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
2/17/20
81
OF Velo
2/15/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.80
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
14.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.70
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
13.7
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
370
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.6
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
301
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.5
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.
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
370
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 14, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
129
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
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.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.9
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.
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 14, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
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Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, posts on back leg in load, leg kick, maintains balance. Level bat path, makes contact at extension, consistently hit hard line drives, pull side approach.
Power: 95.37 max exit velocity, averaged 87.55 mph. 369’ max distance. Tied for fifth best exit velocity during BP for the event.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Over the top arm slot, long, quick action.
Defense: Active feet, steady hands, clean exchange.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60. Advanced runner.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, open setup, smooth load, leg lift. Easy, handsy swing, level bat path, gap-to-gap approach with solid contact on the barrel.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 91.97 mph during BP via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, short action.
Defense: Active feet, steady hands, works through the ball at times.
Run: 6.70 runner in the 60. Tied for best at the event.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 162-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, wide base, hands start high, toe-tap timing trigger, short stride, strong balance through contact. Simple swing, loose hands, level path through the zone, steady line drive contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Wide base, active feet, two-hand gather, fields under center.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. Athletic runner.