21.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/17/24
CLASS OF 2025
1B
OF
Gus
Berger
Minnetonka (HS) • MN
5' 7" • 166.7LBS
L/L • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Excelsior Legion
5' 7" • 166.7LBSL/L • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Excelsior Legion
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72
Bat Speed (max)
8/18/24
18
Rot. Acc (max)
6/17/24
29
Hard Hit %
8/18/24
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/17/24
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/17/24
366
Distance (max)
6/17/24
86
Sweet Spot %
8/18/24
7.22
60
8/18/24
4.15
30-yd
6/27/23
1.79
10-yd
6/27/23
17.7
Run speed (max)
6/27/23
75
INF Velo
6/17/24
83
OF Velo
8/18/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75.4
Velocity (max)
6/27/23
71 - 75
Velo Range
6/27/23
1717
Spin Rate (avg)
6/27/23
Changeup
69.9 - 70.4
Velo Range
6/27/23
1669
Spin Rate (avg)
6/27/23
Curveball
61 - 63
Velo Range
6/27/23
1790
Spin Rate (avg)
6/27/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.22
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.9
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
366
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.8
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).
87.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.3
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
259
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2025 Grads)
Jun 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
288
Distance (avg)
366
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2025 Grads)
Jun 27, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
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.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.2
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2025 Grads)
Jun 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2025 Grads)
Jun 27, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.8
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).
1717
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.
23.6
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).
62.0
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).
1790
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).
70.2
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).
1669
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).
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2025 Grads)
Jun 27, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.4
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 74.9
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,816
Spin Rate (max)
1,717
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
63.5
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 62.9
Velo Range
59.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,968
Spin Rate (max)
1,790
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
70.4
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 70.4
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,701
Spin Rate (max)
1,669
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
2023
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).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
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.
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-7, 167-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open athletic start Toe tap trigger, rhtyhm in load, hands work direct to contact, consistent barrel contact, middle of field approach, flashed hard barrel contact in round 66.9 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph.
Defense: Good glove and consistent, average footwork, moves with some athleticism, works low to field, shuffles to release
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-7, 161-pounds.
Hit: LHH. slight open stance with leg kick trigger, short to contact, flashes of pop to pull side, hitterish actions in the box. 68.8 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 366' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-75 mph.
Defense: Simple movements and consistent, good footwork, sets up to keep momentum to throw. Good hands, stays low
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched open stance. Leg lift, hands load down, shows rhythm. Hadns work and stays short to contact. Middle of field approach, average barrel, mostly line drive contact. 67.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 298' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-72 mph.
Defense: Average movements around the bag. Good glove and stays low
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Gus Berger, Minnetonka (MN), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Works from stretch, starts square, tall balance position, leg swing down, lands inline
Arm Action: LH. Average arm action, inline and slight downhill shoulders, 3/4 slot
FB: T75, 71-75 mph. Arm side run T1816, 1717 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 2/8 big break T1968, 1790 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Fade T1701, 1669 average rpm.
ATH: 7.61 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.