21.6
Hand Speed (max)
9/25/22
CLASS OF 2026
3B
RHP
Gage
Montes
Christian County (HS) • KY
5' 11" • 167LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Razorbacks
5' 11" • 167LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Razorbacks
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
9/25/22
11.7
Rot. Acc (max)
9/25/22
-
Hard Hit %
78.9
Exit Velocity (max)
9/25/22
72
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/25/22
240
Distance (max)
9/25/22
42
Sweet Spot %
9/25/22
8
60
9/25/22
-
30-yd
1.89
10-yd
9/25/22
16.8
Run speed (max)
9/25/22
76
INF Velo
9/25/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
9/25/22
76.4 - 78.3
Velo Range
9/25/22
2028
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/22
Changeup
71.7 - 73.6
Velo Range
9/25/22
1661
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/22
Curveball
66.1 - 67.9
Velo Range
9/25/22
2209
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/22
Positional Tools
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
104
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.6
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.
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.9
Exit Velocity (max)
72.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
104
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
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.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.3
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.
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Sep 25, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
62.3
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).
79.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
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).
2028
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.
26.2
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).
67.0
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).
2209
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).
72.6
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).
1661
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).
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 78.3
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,087
Spin Rate (max)
2,028
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.2
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 67.9
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,248
Spin Rate (max)
2,209
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 73.6
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,699
Spin Rate (max)
1,661
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.90
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.00
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
1.90
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.00
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.
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Sep 25, 2022
Swift
1.89
10-yd
8.00
60-yd
16.8
Run speed (max)
2.24
RSi (max)
2.98
RSi (avg)
987
Jump Power (max)
19.8
Jump Height (max)
19.8
Jump Height (avg)
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Montes, a 5-foot-11, 167-pound right-handed pitcher got the ball in their 10-0 victory over Revolution, throwing five scoreless innings with six strikeouts while allowing three hits and two walks. A three-pitch mix was shown during the five inning of work. A fastball sitting 77-80 mph, curveball at 63-67 mph and a changeup sitting 71-72 mph. Montes had a 63 percent strike rate, with 12 first pitch strikes to 20 batters faced. At the plate, Montes went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Gage Montes, Christian County, 2026, KY
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a tall open stance with an arm bar tight load, then uses a short small leg kick. Level finish, flat swing. Up the middle line drive approach.
Power: 78.9 mph exit velocity, average 72.0 mph. 62.3 mph bat speed average. 20.1 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, smooth footwork, quick exchange. Solid. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Confident. Drop-and-drive up-tempo delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick arm action. Strong balance point, lands closed.
FB: 76-79 mph. (Max spin 2087; Avg 2027). In the zone accuracy, tilt, straight movement.
CB: 66-68 mph. In the zone command, slurvey swing and miss action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2247; Avg 2208).
CH: 71-74 mph.