17.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/25/24
CLASS OF 2027
C
RHP
Colton
Gillespie
Nebraska City (HS) • NE
5' 7" • 149LBS
R/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: nebraska prospects 2027
5' 7" • 149LBS
R/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: nebraska prospects 2027
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/24
12.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/24
-
Hard Hit %
82
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/24
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/11/24
276
Distance (max)
9/11/24
80
Sweet Spot %
9/11/24
7.46
60
10/15/23
4.13
30-yd
10/15/23
1.82
10-yd
10/15/23
18.5
Run speed (max)
10/15/23
72
INF Velo
10/15/23
74
OF Velo
6/01/24
70
C Velo
9/11/24
2.16 - 2.31
Pop Time
9/11/24
Fastball
73
Velocity (max)
6/05/23
71 - 73
Velo Range
6/05/23
1822
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24
Curveball
45 - 64
Velo Range
2/25/24
1374
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24
Slider
62 - 65
Velo Range
2/25/24
1790
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24
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)
7.47
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.16 - 2.44
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
11.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.46
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.41 - 2.46
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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
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.
10.7
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).
82.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
276
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.5
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).
79.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
90
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.0
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.
NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects (Session Two)
Sep 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
78.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Prep Baseball NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects
Jun 1, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
78.0
Exit Velocity (max)
67.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
227
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.0
Exit Velocity (max)
65.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Fall Review
Oct 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.8
Exit Velocity (max)
69.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
75
Distance (avg)
213
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Rising Stars ID- Omaha (2027 Grads Only)
Jun 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
106
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.9
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.
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
17.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.8
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).
1822
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
54.1
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).
1374
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.5
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).
1790
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).
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
72.6
Velocity (max)
60.0 - 72.6
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,932
Spin Rate (max)
1,822
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
64.2
Velocity (max)
44.7 - 63.6
Velo Range
56.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,575
Spin Rate (max)
1,374
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
64.7
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 64.7
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,863
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 %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
54.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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)
62.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.78
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.13
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.46
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.
Colton Gillespie, Nebraska City (NE), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-7, 149-pounds.
Arm Action: RH. Smaller frame with uptempo delivery with good upper/lower half connection. Lands slightly open with a smooth relaxed arm action that varies between low and high 3/4 slot
FB: T73, 60-73 mph. T1932, 1822 average rpm. Mostly Straight
CB: 60-64 mph. T1575, 1374 average rpm. okay break
SL: 62-65 mph. T1863, 1790 average rpm.Slower cutter action
ATH: 7.78 runner in the 60.
Colton Gillespie, Nebraska City (NE), 2027
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-7, 149-pounds.
Hit: RHH Slightly open stance with taller posture. COntrolled low leg lift load with athletic positions at foot strike. Keeps tall posture throughout swing gets barrel in and out of zone some. Okay keeping hands inside of the ball, needs to add some mass
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 65.4 mph. 264' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph.
Defense: 2.21-2.31 pop times. Okay glove path but Strength will be keep in keeping the lower pitches in the zone. Rawness blocking with good effort. Consistent foot work on throws to 2nd
ATH: 7.78 runner in the 60.
Colton Gillespie, Nebraska City, 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5_7, 134-pounds.
Defense: 2.41-2.46 pop times. Feet pointed to SS during throws to second. Developing wrist strength in receiving.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph.
Hit: RHH. Open lower half with some rhythm in his hands. Doesn't get fully closed in stride with a ready bat position at foot strike. Low effort uphill bat path producing mostly fly balls in bp
Power: 79.70 mph Trackman exit velocity in BP.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Higher quick leg lift with uptempo pace down the mound. Upper half quickness after footstrike
Arm Action: RH. Little depth with arm circle out of glove with ¾ slot at release
FB: T73.00, 71-73 mph.
CB: 61-63 mph.