26.8
Hand Speed (max)
9/30/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
SS
Marcus
Gradney Jr.
St. Edmund Catholic (HS) • LA
6' 0" • 190LBS
L/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Gladiators
6' 0" • 190LBS
L/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Gladiators
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
85.6
Bat Speed (max)
1/15/23
27.6
Rot. Acc (max)
9/30/23
29
Hard Hit %
9/30/23
99.2
Exit Velocity (max)
1/15/23
85
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/30/23
342
Distance (max)
1/15/23
71
Sweet Spot %
9/30/23
7.44
60
1/15/23
4.26
30-yd
9/30/23
1.84
10-yd
9/30/23
17.8
Run speed (max)
9/30/23
84
INF Velo
1/15/23
88
OF Velo
9/30/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
6/22/23
81.3 - 83.3
Velo Range
6/07/22
2276
Spin Rate (avg)
1/15/23
Changeup
76 - 79
Velo Range
1/15/23
1681
Spin Rate (avg)
1/15/23
Curveball
70 - 71
Velo Range
6/22/23
2193
Spin Rate (avg)
1/15/23
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)
7.44
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).
88.0
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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.49
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.0
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).
99.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
342
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.
26.0
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).
90.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
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.
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
99.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Southeast Texas Scout Day
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
130
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Southwest Louisiana Preseason ID
Jan 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
85.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
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.
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
26.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
85.6
Bat Speed (max)
79.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
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
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).
2276
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.
27.8
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).
67.3
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).
2193
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).
77.5
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).
1681
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).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
Knuckleball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
Sinker
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).
2336
Sinker
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).
83.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
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).
2234
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.
27.2
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).
64.0
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).
2028
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).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Knuckleball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 15, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 83.0
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,326
Spin Rate (max)
2,276
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 68.7
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,291
Spin Rate (max)
2,193
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.6
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 78.5
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,727
Spin Rate (max)
1,681
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Knuckleball
72.0
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 72.0
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
Trackman - Sinker
82.7
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 82.7
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,351
Spin Rate (max)
2,336
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Southeast Texas Scout Day
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.7
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 83.3
Velo Range
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,281
Spin Rate (max)
2,234
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.7
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 65.7
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,108
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 - Knuckleball
67.0
Velocity (max)
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.8
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)
77.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.26
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.71
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Physical.
Hit: LHH. Starts in a slightly wider and athletic base in his legs, rhythm in his hands, uses a knee-knee load and stride. Barrel gets on-plane early and behind the baseball working uphill to contact and staying uphill through extension with a two-handed finish, present bat speed and swings with a lot of aggression, looks to lift and pull the ball, showed some pop to the pull-side during BP. 63.6 mph bat speed with 25 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 299' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Long arm swing with a high 3/4 release.
Defense: Attacked the ball aggressively and straight on before receiving out front with one hand into his crow hop, profiles as a corner OF and has enough arm to play RF.
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.26 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/SS One of the top uncommitted players in the state's '25 class
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Physical, athletic, broad shoulders with narrow waist
Delivery: Starts in the middle of the rubber and stays there, strides out to 1B side, before lifting and sinking into back hip, moves aggressively down the mound, finishes on-line
Arm Action: RH. Short and quick with a 3/4 release
FB: T83.5, 81-83 mph. Good life through the zone with some run at times T2326, 2276 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. "10-4" shape with equal amounts of lateral break and depth T2291, 2193 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Firm with some sink T1727, 1681 average rpm.
KN: 72-72 mph. Kills spin, drops off table similar to a SPLIT
Positional Profile: OF/SS One of the top uncommitted players in the state's '25 class
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Physical, athletic, broad shoulders with narrow waist
Hits: LHH. Starts open in a wider stance, uses a leg lift to load into back hip Used wood in this look, gets behind the ball well with an uphill path and extension to match, creates natural loft in his swing, hand/hip separation creates a lot of torque and bat speed, swings with aggression and present power to the middle and pull-side of the field
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 MPH. 342' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph.OF-88 mph. Short and quick with a high 3/4 release
Defense: OF: attacks the ball aggressively and fields with one hand out front, good arm, but could work on accuracy IF: Plays low to ground, receives with soft hands, understands how to cut angles on balls to left and right, needs to improve accuracy on throws accross the diamond
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.