21.8
Hand Speed (max)
8/21/22
CLASS OF 2023
SS
RHP
Samuel
Franzen
Northwestern-St. Paul
Concordia Academy (HS) • MN
6' 3" • 170LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Plymouth Hit Dawgs Amateur
Concordia Academy (HS) • MN
6' 3" • 170LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Plymouth Hit Dawgs Amateur
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
8/21/22
17.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/21/22
-
Hard Hit %
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
8/21/22
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/21/22
288
Distance (max)
8/21/22
75
Sweet Spot %
8/21/22
7.7
60
8/21/22
4.27
30-yd
8/21/22
1.8
10-yd
8/21/22
17.9
Run speed (max)
8/21/22
77
INF Velo
8/21/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
8/21/22
77.1 - 79.3
Velo Range
8/21/22
1885
Spin Rate (avg)
8/21/22
Changeup
71.2 - 73.1
Velo Range
8/21/22
1719
Spin Rate (avg)
8/21/22
Curveball
64.6 - 69.1
Velo Range
8/21/22
2131
Spin Rate (avg)
8/21/22
Positional Tools
2022
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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).
77.0
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
174
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.0
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.
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.3
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.
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
60.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
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).
1885
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.
24.1
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).
66.9
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).
2131
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).
72.1
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).
1719
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 Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 79.3
Velo Range
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,924
Spin Rate (max)
1,885
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.4
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 69.1
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,229
Spin Rate (max)
2,131
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.6
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,958
Spin Rate (max)
1,719
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.27
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.70
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.
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.27
30-yd
7.70
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
7.8
Run Speed (avg)
1.80
RSi (max)
2.30
RSi (avg)
1,141
Jump Power (max)
19.8
Jump Height (max)
19.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
68.17
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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Body: 6-3, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Squared start on 1st base side. Controlled tempo. Small simple steps into quick balance position. Lands slightly across the body
Arm Action: RH. Average arm swing, shoulder tilt, elbow gets behind, 3/4 release.
FB: T79.4, 77-79 mph. Slight downhill T1924, 1885 average rpm.
CB: 65-69 mph. 12/6 avg shape T2229, 2131 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Good arm side T1958, 1719 average rpm.
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Slightly closed start. Toe tap timing. Barrel works down to contact with short finish. Pushes hands at times. Mid/oppo approach with ground ball to fly ball contact.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 MPH. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph .
Defense: Active feet. Short and choppy footwork. Body and glove play high.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 68.17 Edge Score