26.3
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
CLASS OF 2026
OF
RHP
Kross
Gillen
Opelousas Catholic (HS) • LA
6' 0" • 195.1LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Luccini national
6' 0" • 195.1LBSR/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Luccini national
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Best Of Stats
79.6
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
28.3
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/24
63
Hard Hit %
7/24/24
101.8
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/24
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/18/24
394
Distance (max)
7/24/24
71
Sweet Spot %
5/18/24
6.87
60
7/24/24
3.86
30-yd
7/24/24
1.7
10-yd
7/24/24
20.4
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
89
INF Velo
5/18/24
91
OF Velo
5/18/24
81
C Velo
5/18/24
1.86 - 1.99
Pop Time
5/18/24
Fastball
89.3
Velocity (max)
7/24/24
85 - 89
Velo Range
7/25/24
2276
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Changeup
83 - 83
Velo Range
7/25/24
1666
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Curveball
76 - 80
Velo Range
6/20/24
1939
Spin Rate (avg)
5/18/24
Slider
77.5 - 79.2
Velo Range
7/24/24
2039
Spin Rate (avg)
5/18/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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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).
1.86 - 1.99
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
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
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
394
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
294
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.4
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.6
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).
341
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
268
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.3
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
101.8
Exit Velocity (max)
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
286
Distance (avg)
394
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Luccini Scout Day
May 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.7
Exit Velocity (max)
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
301
Distance (avg)
381
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
268
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.5
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
24.9
Hand Speed (avg)
79.6
Bat Speed (max)
77.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
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).
89.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.2
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).
2275
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.
26.1
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).
79.0
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).
1939
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).
83.3
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).
1666
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).
78.3
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).
2014
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).
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
89.3
Velocity (max)
85.9 - 88.7
Velo Range
86.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,366
Spin Rate (max)
2,276
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
79.4
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 79.2
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,067
Spin Rate (max)
2,004
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
83.3
Velocity (max)
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,666
Spin Rate (max)
1,666
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Luccini Scout Day
May 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
88.1
Velocity (max)
85.7 - 87.8
Velo Range
85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,327
Spin Rate (max)
2,271
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
79.7
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 79.6
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,000
Spin Rate (max)
1,939
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
78.9
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 78.9
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,100
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
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
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.86
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.87
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.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.21
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.
66.39
Pitch Ai
Notes
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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.
6'2" athletic frame with present strength. Gillen impressed us as last fall's State Games as a position-player prospect due to present bat speed and power, but on Saturday, he showed that he should be regarded as a possible two-way prospect moving forward. The Opelousas Catholic product was given the starting nod against the defending Non-Select D-I State Champion Barbe Bucs and turned in a quality outing. Gillen was able to land his 72-75 mph CB for strikes early, before going to his 84-87 mph FB late, and he was able to locate it to both sides of the plate. He competed hard and took a 1-0 lead into the 6th before running out of gas, and although the Vikings lost, the uncommitted sophomore put himself firmly on our radar for the rest of the spring.
Kross Gillen, Opelousas Catholic (LA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic with some present physicality.
Hit: RHH. Upright and balanced stance with hands held high above back shoudler, uses a simple load and stride to get to center. Drops the bat head down to the ball with slightly uphill extension and a one-handed finish, present bat speed, flashed pop to the pull-side during BP.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 341' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Compact arm stroke with an OTT release.
Defense: Received the ball clean and out front off his left foot with one hand, plays in rhythm, showed a strong, accurate arm from the OF.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.