85.5
Velocity (max)
6/11/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
1B
Paul
Van Dam
East Lansing High School (HS) • MI
6' 4" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Legacy Adidas - Tousa
6' 4" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Legacy Adidas - Tousa
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 85
Velo Range
7/25/24
2093
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24
Changeup
71 - 72
Velo Range
6/20/24
1692
Spin Rate (avg)
3/11/23
Curveball
73.6 - 76.1
Velo Range
6/11/24
1787
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
3/11/23
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/11/23
198
Distance (max)
3/11/23
70
Sweet Spot %
3/11/23
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/11/23
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/11/23
18.7
Rot. Acc (max)
3/11/23
-
Hard Hit %
65
INF Velo
3/11/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
143
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.7
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.
Scout Day: Capital City Kings/Splitfinger 3.11.23
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
198
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.
22.2
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.
63.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.0
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.
Scout Day: Capital City Kings/Splitfinger 3.11.23
Mar 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
62.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
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).
2081
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.
24.9
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).
74.2
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).
1748
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Cutter
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).
1926
Cutter
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).
80.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
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).
1854
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.
23.5
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).
69.0
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).
1631
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).
70.8
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).
1692
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).
2024 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Class of 2025-2026 (Invite Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
81.8 - 84.7
Velo Range
81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,178
Spin Rate (max)
2,093
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
75.2
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.8
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,922
Spin Rate (max)
1,787
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2024 Michigan TPG Trials
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.5
Velocity (max)
83.1 - 84.9
Velo Range
83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,217
Spin Rate (max)
2,068
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
76.4
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 76.1
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,783
Spin Rate (max)
1,671
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
80.7
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 80.7
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,121
Spin Rate (max)
1,926
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: Capital City Kings/Splitfinger 3.11.23
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.7
Velo Range
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,899
Spin Rate (max)
1,854
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
69.6
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 69.5
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,661
Spin Rate (max)
1,631
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
71.6
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 71.5
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,740
Spin Rate (max)
1,692
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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
2022
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)
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)
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
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Tall and lanky frame with an over the top delivery. Gets over his front side well and has a whippy arm. ASR on the FB with good bite to the SL.
Paul Van Dam: 3B/1B, (2026) East Lansing, MI. 6-foot-4, 175-pound. (62.0 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall active stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Raw in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 65 mph; shows a lengthy developing exchange, hard developing hands, and developing in control feet. Fielded the ball out front with raw movement laterally. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays even shoulders with an tall balance point. Lands closed with balanced finish. (Max spin 1898; Avg 1853).