23.3
Hand Speed (max)
1/28/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
RHP
Sam
Soderstrom
Maize (HS) • KS
5' 11" • 182.3LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: 316 Rawlings Select
5' 11" • 182.3LBSR/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: 316 Rawlings Select
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Best Of Stats
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/28/24
30.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/28/24
-
Hard Hit %
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
1/28/24
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/28/24
340
Distance (max)
1/28/24
70
Sweet Spot %
1/29/23
7.35
60
1/28/24
4.06
30-yd
1/29/23
1.75
10-yd
1/29/23
18.6
Run speed (max)
1/29/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
1/28/24
1.80 - 1.83
Pop Time
1/28/24
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
1/28/24
85 - 86
Velo Range
1/28/24
1943
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24
Changeup
76 - 77
Velo Range
1/28/24
1334
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24
Curveball
66.3 - 67.3
Velo Range
1/28/24
2208
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24
Slider
70 - 71
Velo Range
1/28/24
2267
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.80 - 1.83
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.36
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.90 - 1.98
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
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.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.66
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.84 - 1.89
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
340
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
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).
197
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.9
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).
79.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
260
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.8
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.
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.0
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
79.2
Exit Velocity (max)
70.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.2
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.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.4
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.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.9
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.
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
62.2
Bat Speed (max)
57.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
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).
1943
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.
22.8
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).
66.8
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).
2208
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).
76.5
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).
1334
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.3
Slider
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).
2267
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.9
Velocity (max)
84.9 - 85.8
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,997
Spin Rate (max)
1,943
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.3
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 67.3
Velo Range
60.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,293
Spin Rate (max)
2,208
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
70.6
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 70.6
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,327
Spin Rate (max)
2,267
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.7
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 76.7
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,376
Spin Rate (max)
1,334
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.06
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.35
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.06
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.36
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2024
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.
80.41
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 182-pounds. Compact, strong build.
Delivery: Drops and drives out of a tall balance point. Lands closed with a slight stride towards the third base line.
Arm Action: RH. Strong arm speed. Short arm motion with a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Natural cut. T1997, 1943 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 12/6 shape. Tight spin. T2293, 2208 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Tight spin. T2327, 2267 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Low spin. T1376, 1334 average rpm.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 24.60 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 182-pounds. Compact, strong build.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide and balanced stance. Whole body loads back with toe-tap trigger. Compact, inside-out swing with natural uphill path to contact. Finds consistant barrels. Barrel accelerates through the zone. Rotates well. 67.2 mph bat speed with 23 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. Strong, quick arm from a 3/4 slot. Flashed accuracy and carry with throws.
Defense: 1.80-1.83 pop times. Stays athletic throughout. Agressive mover. Soft hands with a smooth, quick transfer.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 24.60 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Compact frame with proportional strength.
Hits: RHH. Starts in a tall and open stance. Uses a toe-tap trigger, whole body load. Compact stroke, barrel works on a slightly uphill plane through contact.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 MPH. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Quick arm, works with short action from a high 3/4 window. Throws play with carry from the crouch. Arm flashed accuracy.
Defense: 1.90-1.98 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the plate. Quick, clean transfer. Remains low, gets rid of the baseball with urgency.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Compact frame with proportional strength.
Hits: RHH. Starts in a tall and open stance. Uses a toe-tap trigger, whole body load. Compact stroke, barrel works on a slightly uphill plane through contact.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 MPH. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Quick arm, works with short action from a high 3/4 window. Throws play with carry from the crouch. Arm flashed accuracy.
Defense: 1.90-1.98 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the plate. Quick, clean transfer. Remains low, gets rid of the baseball with urgency.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.