Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

C
OF

Cruz
Sturm

Wayzata (HS) • MN
5' 10" • 182.1LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Grizzlies

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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
Swift
News
Comments
Contact

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.45
Pop Time
1.97 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
77.0
Outfield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
12.5
60 Yard Dash
7.50
Pop Time
2.14 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
74.0
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
11.8
60 Yard Dash
7.67
Pop Time
2.20 - 2.70
Catcher Velocity
69.0
Infield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
10.4
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Position
7.47
60-yard
2.06 - 2.14
Pop Time
82
OF Velo
75
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Position
7.45
60-yard
1.97 - 2.16
Pop Time
83
OF Velo
77
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Position
2.14 - 2.28
Pop Time
77
INF Velo
74
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Position
7.50
60-yard
2.16 - 2.26
Pop Time
74
INF Velo
73
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Jr. Future Games Trials
Mar 19, 2022
Position
7.67
60-yard
2.20 - 2.70
Pop Time
79
INF Velo
69
C Velo
80
Exit Velo

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
85.3
Distance Max
349
Distance Avg
258
Launch Angle Avg
21.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.3
Exit Velocity Avg
77.3
Distance Max
312
Distance Avg
193
Launch Angle Avg
22.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
267
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
75.3
Bat Speed Avg
69.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
19.1
Bat Speed Max
67.9
Bat Speed Avg
64.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.85
30 Yard Dash
4.25
60 Yard Dash
7.67
Top Speed (MPH)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.25
30-yd
7.67
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/25/24
Cruz Sturm, Wayzata (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 182-pounds.
Hit: RHH. slight open stance, flashes of pop in bat, mid pull approach, shows ability to stay on and through contact well. 69 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-82 mph.
Defense: 2.06-2.14 pop times. C- Varies stances, good late setup, average glove, can get stiff, shows strength. Staggered stance, inline feet and works through exchange on throws OF- Active feet, slower tempo to field, works low, long actions to release. Glove is consistent and low to field
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60.
3/16/24
Cruz Sturm, Wayzata (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open to start, lower hand slot, works up and through contact, occasional hard contact to pull side of field. 70.6 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.0 mph. 349' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. OF-83 mph.
Defense: 1.97-2.16 pop times. C- Shows balance, good mobility, lotsa of movement, average glove, tends to stab, extra glove action. Truns through exchange and short inline footwork on throws. OF- Average footwork, plays through the ball. Glove works low and out front
ATH: 7.45 runner in the 60.
6/28/23
Cruz Sturm, Benilde-St. Margaret's (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open start, mid hand set. Leg lift to square, hands load back. Dives into swing, stiff upper half. Mid/pull approach, good barrel contact, line drive and fly ball result 62.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. INF-77 mph.
Defense: 2.14-2.28 pop times. Works from on knee, stays low. Average glove, works low to high, gets under, shows strength. Average movements to block. Shoulder turn/reach to exchange, inline feet on throws. IF- Active feet, sits back on ball, developing footwork. Flips glove out and flips to field the ball
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.25 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/28/23
Cruz Sturm, Benilde-St. Margaret's (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open start, mid hand set. Leg lift to square, hands load back. Dives into swing, stiff upper half. Mid/pull approach, good barrel contact, line drive and fly ball result 62.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. INF-77 mph.
Defense: 2.14-2.28 pop times. Works from on knee, stays low. Average glove, works low to high, gets under, shows strength. Average movements to block. Shoulder turn/reach to exchange, inline feet on throws. IF- Active feet, sits back on ball, developing footwork. Flips glove out and flips to field the ball
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.25 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/18/23

Sturm presented quiet and low hands in his stance, going 2-for-2 on Sunday with three RBIs and a double in a run-rule victory. Utilized the pull-side multiple times, driving pitches to left field to earn base hits. Sturm was a key contributor in the order, and matched Karlen with those three RBIs on the day, tied for a team-high. Stands at a sturdy 5-foot-10, 172-pound frame, allowing him to generate power through his lower-half at the plate. 

3/18/23
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Upright and open stance. Stride square and hand load. Turns behind ball, barrel works up. Stiff actions. Middle of field approach, average barrel, line drive and fly ball contact.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 MPH. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. INF-74 mph.
Defense: 2.16-2.26 pop times. One knee balanced stance. Glove works low to high, average glove, can be late. Shows hand strength, average movements. Inline feet, reach to exchange. IF- Works direct, plays off left side. Stiff actions. Glove stays low
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.
3/18/23

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Upright and open stance. Stride square and hand load. Turns behind ball, barrel works up. Stiff actions. Middle of field approach, average barrel, line drive and fly ball contact.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 MPH. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. INF-74 mph.
Defense: 2.16-2.26 pop times. One knee balanced stance. Glove works low to high, average glove, can be late. Shows hand strength, average movements. Inline feet, reach to exchange. IF- Works direct, plays off left side. Stiff actions. Glove stays low
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.

4/19/22

Cruz Sturm, TBD, 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame
Defense: 2.20-2.70 pop times. INF: Average foot work. Glove work is solid. Strong quick arm. C: Square setup. Footwork is efficient. Quick arm with solid accuracy. Very solid behind the plate. Good anticipation and blocks well.  Athletic movements. Solid glove work.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 79 mph.
Hit: RHH.  Tall open stance. Separates the top and bottom half. Aggressive swing. Gets on the front side some. Some pop in the barrel. Mid/pull approach.
Power: 80.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60. 

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
182.1
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)