23.1
Hand Speed (max)
6/07/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
C
Sam
Ruden
Lyons (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Rake City
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Rake City
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/07/22
23.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/07/22
18
Hard Hit %
3/05/23
91
Exit Velocity (max)
6/07/22
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/05/23
349
Distance (max)
6/07/22
70
Sweet Spot %
6/07/22
6.74
60
3/05/23
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
3/05/23
75
C Velo
6/07/22
2.22 - 2.28
Pop Time
6/07/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.74
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
13.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.38
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.22 - 2.28
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
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.
12.3
Underclass Open
Jun 7, 2022
Position
7.38
60-yard
2.22 - 2.28
Pop Time
81
OF Velo
75
C Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
175
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.2
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).
91.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
349
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.3
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.
South Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Open
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
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 Open
Jun 7, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
65.79
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.
66.45
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Ruden stands 5-foot-10, 170-pounds with an athletic frame. Ruden showed off his quick twitch athleticism with a 6.74 60-yard dash with an impressive burst and quick turnover to his strides. Ruden showcased his short compact swing during his BP round, hitting line drives through the middle of the field and topping out at 90.7 mph on his hardest hit ball of the day. He showed balance and barrel control through the swing throughout the round which should translate well to the game. From the outfield, Ruden showed solid arm strength throwing the ball 86 mph with good carry and accuracy.
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Hits: RHH. Wider base set up, preloaded hands, athletic set up. Quick, simple swing that works up the middle.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 MPH. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-86 mph. Short draw, 3/4 slot, carry and accuracy.
Defense: One-hand gather, shuffle step through the ball, works through with carry.
Run: 6.74 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 65.79 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hits: RHH. Wide setup, simple toe-tap stride, short load. Short, quick, pullside approach, uses legs well.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 MPH. 349' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-81 mph. High 3/4 release, long arm action, slow exchange, some life and carry.
Defense: 2.22-2.28 pop times. C: Clean transfer, deadens ball out front on blocks, feet work in-line out of the crouch. OF: Sure-handed defender.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 66.45 Edge Score