22.8
Hand Speed (max)
9/17/22
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Samuel
Calderon
East Lyden (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 159LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Chicago White Soxs Ace
5' 11" • 159LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Chicago White Soxs Ace
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
63
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/23
17
Rot. Acc (max)
9/17/22
-
Hard Hit %
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
9/17/22
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/23
279
Distance (max)
2/26/23
50
Sweet Spot %
2/26/23
7.98
60
9/17/22
4.39
30-yd
9/17/22
1.89
10-yd
9/17/22
17.1
Run speed (max)
9/17/22
73
INF Velo
2/26/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
70
Velocity (max)
9/17/22
67.9 - 69.3
Velo Range
9/17/22
1519
Spin Rate (avg)
9/17/22
Changeup
61.2 - 64.4
Velo Range
9/17/22
1450
Spin Rate (avg)
9/17/22
Curveball
61 - 64
Velo Range
9/17/22
1572
Spin Rate (avg)
9/17/22
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)
8.09
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.98
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
10.5
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).
83.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
279
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
164
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
268
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
203
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
38.0
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
White Sox ACE Scout Day
Sep 17, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
69.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.2
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.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.7
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
White Sox ACE Scout Day
Sep 17, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
62.1
Bat Speed (max)
60.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1519
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1572
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1450
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
White Sox ACE Scout Day
Sep 17, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
70.0
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 69.3
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,611
Spin Rate (max)
1,519
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
64.1
Velocity (max)
61.4 - 63.9
Velo Range
60.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,681
Spin Rate (max)
1,572
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.7
Velocity (max)
61.2 - 64.4
Velo Range
60.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,555
Spin Rate (max)
1,450
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.89
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.39
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.98
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.89
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.39
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.98
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
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.
45.63
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Alex Tabbart (Prospect, 2024), Colin Pfeifer (Morris, 2025), Charlie Kalil (Evanston, 2024), Andrew Mueller (St. Francis, 2024), Noah Pharo (Minooka, 2025), Samuel Calderon (East Leyden, 2026), Novotney (mentioned below) and Dominic Stottler (United Township, 2026) all showed above-average infield actions and should have a chance to stick on the dirt moving forward.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 159-pounds. Well proportioned, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Hangs foot into a medium stride. Flat path, middle/oppo approach, extension through contact.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Athletic, loose arm, can throw from multiple platforms.
Defense: Presents the glove early and out front, active feet and gains ground through release.
Run: 8.09 runner in the 60.