The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.80
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
14.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.88
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
Tad Giardina: OF/1B, (2023) St. Mary's (Lynn), MA. 6-foot-1, 195-pound projectable athletic build. Above average and projectable at the plate, Giardina's 96 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (74.9 mph bat speed average). (22.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a closed stride. Has explosive bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Athletic , his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 75 mph; shows athletic developing feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the base. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.8.
8/17/21
Tad Giardina: OF/1B, (2023) St. Mary's (Lynn), MA. 6-foot-1, 185-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable athletic in the box, Giardina had an exit velocity of 93 mph. (68.08 mph bat speed average). (21.45 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Had a long uphill swing plane, developing average bat speed and high finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable athletic in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 79 mph; showed a clean natural exchange, athletic developing feet, and soft developing hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.88.
Scout Evaluation
Tad Giardina, St. Mary's (Lynn), 2023, MA
Position: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable athletic. Started in an athletic wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Developing average bat speed. High finish, long uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 81.33 mph. 68.08 mph bat speed average. 21.45 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft developing hands, athletic developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing.
Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.88 (60-yard).
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Tad Giardina: OF/1B, (2023) St. Mary's (Lynn), MA. 6-foot-1, 195-pound projectable athletic build. Above average and projectable at the plate, Giardina's 96 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (74.9 mph bat speed average). (22.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a closed stride. Has explosive bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Athletic , his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 75 mph; shows athletic developing feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the base. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.8.
Tad Giardina: OF/1B, (2023) St. Mary's (Lynn), MA. 6-foot-1, 185-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable athletic in the box, Giardina had an exit velocity of 93 mph. (68.08 mph bat speed average). (21.45 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Had a long uphill swing plane, developing average bat speed and high finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable athletic in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 79 mph; showed a clean natural exchange, athletic developing feet, and soft developing hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.88.
Scout Evaluation
Tad Giardina, St. Mary's (Lynn), 2023, MA
Position: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable athletic. Started in an athletic wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Developing average bat speed. High finish, long uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 81.33 mph. 68.08 mph bat speed average. 21.45 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft developing hands, athletic developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing.
Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.88 (60-yard).