85
Velocity (max)
8/07/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
Joshua
Gardner
Portage Central (HS) • MI
6' 5" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Around The Horn
6' 5" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Around The Horn
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
81.9 - 84.9
Velo Range
8/07/24
2172
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/23
Changeup
74.3 - 76.1
Velo Range
2/11/24
1951
Spin Rate (avg)
8/07/24
Curveball
68 - 68.5
Velo Range
2/11/24
2297
Spin Rate (avg)
8/07/24
Slider
68.8 - 69.4
Velo Range
1/21/23
2308
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/23
7.61
60
8/07/24
4.12
30-yd
8/07/24
1.77
10-yd
8/07/24
17.6
Run speed (max)
8/07/24
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2024
2023
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
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).
1969
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.
23.9
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).
66.6
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).
2215
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).
74.7
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).
1804
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).
79.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
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).
2172
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.
27.3
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.8
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).
1767
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.1
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).
2308
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).
2024 Western Michigan Summer ID
Aug 7, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.0
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 84.9
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,142
Spin Rate (max)
2,088
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
66.0
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 65.8
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,380
Spin Rate (max)
2,297
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.8
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 75.2
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,996
Spin Rate (max)
1,951
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Around the Horn 2.11.24
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 82.6
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,959
Spin Rate (max)
1,871
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
68.5
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 68.5
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,205
Spin Rate (max)
2,112
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.7
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 76.1
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,878
Spin Rate (max)
1,656
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Around The Horn Stampede 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.9
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 79.9
Velo Range
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,202
Spin Rate (max)
2,172
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.5
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 69.4
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,308
Spin Rate (max)
2,308
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 73.2
Velo Range
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,803
Spin Rate (max)
1,767
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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.
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
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.61
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.
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Scout Day: Around The Horn Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: Around The Horn Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Around The Horn - Feb 12, 2024
- 2023 Scout Day: Around The Horn Stampede - Quick Hits - Jan 26, 2023
- 2023 Around The Horn Stampede Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- 2023 Around The Horn Stampede Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Around The Horn Stampede - Jan 21, 2023
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Joshua Gardner: RHP, (2025) Portage Central, MI. 6-foot-5, 195-pound. Projectable on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows high effort. Has a consistent balance point. (Max spin 1958; Avg 1871).
Joshua Gardner: RHP/1B, (2025) Portage Central, MI. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. Athletic solid on the mound, used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance is tall point with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2202; Avg 2171).