26.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/03/20
CLASS OF 2022
OF
3B
Sam
McFarland
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro Catholic (HS) • KY
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Louisville Legends
Owensboro Catholic (HS) • KY
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Louisville Legends
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.7
Bat Speed (max)
10/03/20
20.8
Rot. Acc (max)
10/03/20
-
Hard Hit %
96.8
Exit Velocity (max)
8/01/20
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/22/21
353
Distance (max)
8/01/20
56
Sweet Spot %
10/24/20
6.95
60
6/30/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
6/11/19
89
OF Velo
10/24/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
10/03/20
83 - 86
Velo Range
10/03/20
1978
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
Changeup
67.3 - 79.3
Velo Range
10/03/20
1436
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/20
Curveball
68 - 70
Velo Range
7/08/20
1788
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.95
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
13.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.2
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.7
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
116
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.0
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).
96.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
353
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.4
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.
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session I (Invite Only) 6-22-2021
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.7
Exit Velocity (max)
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
242
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Kentucky/Tennessee Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Oct 24, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Legends Scout Day 10-3-2020
Oct 3, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games Showcase (IN, MO, KY, TN, Select 2)
Aug 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
96.8
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
271
Distance (avg)
353
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session II
Jun 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
78.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
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.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
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.
26.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
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.
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session I (Invite Only) 6-22-2021
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Legends Scout Day 10-3-2020
Oct 3, 2020
Blast - Hitting
26.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
78.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Future Games Showcase (IN, MO, KY, TN, Select 2)
Aug 1, 2020
Blast - Hitting
26.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
72.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session II
Jun 30, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
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).
1978
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.
24.4
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).
69.3
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).
1788
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).
75.3
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).
1332
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).
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).
83.9
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).
1948
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.
23.2
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).
69.3
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).
1744
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).
73.1
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).
1436
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).
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session I (Invite Only) 6-22-2021
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 82.6
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,099
Spin Rate (max)
1,978
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.7
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 69.7
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,864
Spin Rate (max)
1,788
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.3
Velocity (max)
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,332
Spin Rate (max)
1,332
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Legends Scout Day 10-3-2020
Oct 3, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
86.0
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 86.0
Velo Range
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,015
Spin Rate (max)
1,948
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.0
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 69.9
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,810
Spin Rate (max)
1,744
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.7
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 79.3
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,797
Spin Rate (max)
1,436
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
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)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Top Prospect Games (Session I): Complete Stats and Top Statistical Performers - Jun 28, 2021
- Most Viewed Kentucky Player Profiles of 2020: No. 17 Sam McFarland - Dec 28, 2020
- TN/KY Border Battle: Statistical Analysis - Nov 4, 2020
- Top Prospect Games Session II: Complete Stats and Event Leaderboard - Jul 3, 2020
- Kentucky Top Prospect Games: Tuesday, June 11 Statistical Leaderboard - Jun 17, 2019
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Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound physical build.
Hit: (RHH) Confident athletic. Began in an athletic stance with a quick smooth load, then used a leg kick. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 96 mph exit velocity, average 87.15 mph. 68.95 mph bat speed average. 20.81 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, consistent developing footwork, packing exchange. Projectable. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 87 mph outfield velocity. Very quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.12 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, loose arm action. Strong balance point, even shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.
FB: T83. 81-83 mph. (Max spin 2099; Avg 1994). Decent accuracy, running sinking action.
CB: 68-70 mph. Low in the zone control, gradual action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1864; Avg 1787).
CH: 75-75 mph. Around the zone control, running action.
6-foot-1, 185 pound right-handed hitting OF. Two-time Team Kentucky Future Games selection. Continues to improve speed with current best 60 time at 6.95. Balanced plate setup and loads back with a leg kick. Shows flashes of gap power. Generates good bat speed through the zone (72.92 avg Blast). Occasional home run power. Top exit velocity at 96.76 during BP via Trackman and top ball flight distance at 353 feet. Projects defensively as an athletic right fielder with the arm strength to play there. Top throws at 89 mph, strong and accurate. Works through the ball with good athleticism.
6-foot-1, 185 pound right handed hitting primary outfielder. Athletic frame. One of only two 2022 position players to be selected for Team KY for the 2019 Future Games. Ran 7.10 60-yard dash, should easily end up as a sub 7 guy as he continues to progress through high school career. Flashes bat speed and barrel whip through the zone with projectable power. Good arm strength at 87 mph. Presently projects as a corner outfielder, middle of the order type bat.