21.5
Hand Speed (max)
3/27/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
LHP
Sam
Gurgone
Marist (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 170LBS
L/L • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
6' 0" • 170LBS
L/L • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/27/21
13.9
Rot. Acc (max)
3/27/21
-
Hard Hit %
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/27/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.42
60
2/16/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
3/27/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
-
Velocity (max)
77 - 80
Velo Range
6/24/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
59 - 62
Velo Range
3/31/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
56 - 59
Velo Range
3/31/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.45
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
10.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
10.8
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
274
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.1
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.
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
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.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.6
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.
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
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)
72.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
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.
66.54
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 15 Marist - Mar 9, 2022
- Illinois State Games: Quick Hits, Day 1 - Jun 25, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Outfield Analysis - Jun 2, 2021
- Illinois Fall Limited Series: Scout Blog - Oct 6, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: All-Tournament First Team - Jun 25, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Scout Blog - Jun 24, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Day 2 Quick Hits - Jun 20, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Outfield Analysis - Apr 6, 2020
- Future Prospects Showcase - Lockport: Player Analysis - Jun 14, 2019
- PBR at The Rock: 13U & 14U Scout Blog - Jun 6, 2019
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Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short, quiet swing, level bat path, gap-to-gap approach, line drives.
Power: 87.43 max exit velocity, averaged 73.56 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Quick, loose arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Athletic outfield actions, active feet, clean exchanges, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.
6-foot, 155-pound, left/left outfielder; Athletic, loose body. Offensively, saved his best day for Sunday. Finished 2-for-3 with a double and three walks. Fluid left-handed swing, loose hands, long path, natural lift in swing. Starts balanced slightly open, pre-pitch rhythm and smooth load. Athletic outfield actions, bouncy defender, ranges well; profiles at all three outfield spots. Follow 2023 left/left outfielder.
6-foot, 155-pound two-way player. On the mound works with a high front side, arm plays out of an over the top slot, short arm action, comes out clean and deceptive. Fastball topped at 80 mph, sat 77-78 mph. Curveball played 1/7 shape, 65 mph. Gurgone also has a loose, athletic left-handed swing, keeps the barrel through the zone a long time and has fluid actions to his overall game.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 155-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced open setup, stride gets back to even and maintains balance throughout. Easy controlled swing, direct to the ball, uphill through the zone and creates leverage to the pull-side.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Plays with bounce, ranges well to both sides, steady hands and plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.
5-foot-10, 150-pound athletic build and projectable frame. Side rocker step, tall balance point, lands square. Long arm action, throws from an over-the-top slot. Fastball sat 73-75 mph, topped at 77 mph. Curveball at 59-61 mph that showed swing and miss potential. Changeup at 60-63 with fading movement. Threw 4.1 innings and finished with 3 hits, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts, and 5 walks.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pounds.
Defense: Soft hands, attacks the ball, fluid footwork, gains ground, plays through the ball.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Long action, over the top slot, shows accuracy, ball has carry.
Hit: LHH. Balanced set up, leg kick, short stride, fluid rhythm, easy effort, short, level path, line drive approach, gap-to-gap potential.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth delivery, rhythm, level shoulders, in line with plate, square landing.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm works from a high ¾ slot.
FB: T75, 70-73 mph. Sinking action, late life, thrown for strikes.
CB: 56-59 mph. 1/7 shape, tight spin.
CH: 59-62 mph. Fade action, shows control.