Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

OF
RHP

Sawyer
Violand

Faith Lutheran (HS) • NV
5' 10" • 144.8LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: GBG Vegas 2027
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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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VALD
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
4/02/23
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/22/25
16.5
Rot. Acc (max)
5/31/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
1/22/25
82
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/22/25
307
Distance (max)
1/22/25
90
Sweet Spot %
1/22/25
Run
7.14
60-yd
1/22/25
3.94
30-yd
1/22/25
1.71
10-yd
1/22/25
19.1
Run speed (max)
1/22/25
Defense
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
1/22/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

80.1
Velocity (max)
1/22/25
78 - 80
Velo Range
1/22/25
2148
Spin Rate (avg)
4/02/23

Changeup

68.3 - 69.1
Velo Range
1/22/25
1560
Spin Rate (avg)
4/10/22

Curveball

66 - 68
Velo Range
1/22/25
2460
Spin Rate (avg)
5/31/23

Slider

61.1 - 64.1
Velo Range
1/24/24
1828
Spin Rate (avg)
1/24/24

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.14
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
12.4
Outfield Velocity
77.0
Outfield Velocity
76.0
60 Yard Dash
7.77
Outfield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
9.6

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
82.0
Distance Max
307
Distance Avg
234
Launch Angle Avg
21.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
81.1
Exit Velocity Avg
76.8
Distance Max
262
Distance Avg
137
Launch Angle Avg
11.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
71.7
Distance Max
286
Distance Avg
156
Launch Angle Avg
17.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
74.4
Exit Velocity Avg
71.4
Distance Max
269
Distance Avg
194
Launch Angle Avg
24.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2
Jan 22, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
234
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jan 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
137
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars of Southern Nevada (2027/2028)
Apr 2, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.2
Exit Velocity (max)
71.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars of Southern Nevada (2026/2027)
Apr 10, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
74.4
Exit Velocity (max)
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
17.6
Hand Speed Avg
17.3
Bat Speed Max
64.2
Bat Speed Avg
61.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.1
Hand Speed Avg
18.2
Bat Speed Max
58.6
Bat Speed Avg
55.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.1
Hand Speed Avg
18.2
Bat Speed Max
62.4
Bat Speed Avg
58.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2
Jan 22, 2025
Blast - Hitting
17.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jan 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
58.6
Bat Speed (max)
55.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
62.4
Bat Speed (max)
58.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Rising Stars of Southern Nevada (2027/2028)
Apr 2, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
60.0
Bat Speed (max)
58.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2109
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2247
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1415
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1776
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
64.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1227
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
62.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1828
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
68.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2066
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
30.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2428
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
62.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1482
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
66.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
64.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1730
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
55.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1900
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
59.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1560
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2
Jan 22, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 79.7
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,170
Spin Rate (max)
2,109
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
67.9
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 67.7
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,459
Spin Rate (max)
2,247
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
69.1
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 69.1
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,457
Spin Rate (max)
1,415
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jan 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
73.4
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 73.2
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,867
Spin Rate (max)
1,776
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
64.5
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 64.1
Velo Range
60.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,872
Spin Rate (max)
1,828
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
66.1
Velocity (max)
62.8 - 65.4
Velo Range
61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,318
Spin Rate (max)
1,227
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
71.0
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 70.3
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,161
Spin Rate (max)
2,012
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
61.9
Velocity (max)
60.0 - 61.9
Velo Range
57.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,484
Spin Rate (max)
2,460
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Rising Stars of Southern Nevada (2027/2028)
Apr 2, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
69.2
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 68.4
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,424
Spin Rate (max)
2,148
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
60.5
Velocity (max)
55.8 - 59.4
Velo Range
55.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,474
Spin Rate (max)
2,403
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.1
Velocity (max)
61.2 - 63.6
Velo Range
60.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,568
Spin Rate (max)
1,482
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Rising Stars of Southern Nevada (2026/2027)
Apr 10, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
66.5
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 66.5
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,822
Spin Rate (max)
1,730
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
57.7
Velocity (max)
54.6 - 56.8
Velo Range
52.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,983
Spin Rate (max)
1,900
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
60.7
Velocity (max)
57.8 - 60.5
Velo Range
57.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,588
Spin Rate (max)
1,560
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2024
2023
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jan 24, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Rising Stars of Southern Nevada (2027/2028)
Apr 2, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
64.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
62.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
69.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.0
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2
Jan 22, 2025
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
66 - 68
CB
68 - 69
CH
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jan 24, 2024
Pitching
73
Max FB
72 - 73
FB
63 - 65
CH
61 - 64
SL

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.85
30 Yard Dash
4.16
60 Yard Dash
7.55
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.94
30 Yard Dash
4.27
60 Yard Dash
7.54
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.83
30 Yard Dash
4.27
60 Yard Dash
7.77
Top Speed (MPH)
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jan 24, 2024
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.16
30-yd
7.55
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
1.78
RSI (max)
23.4
Jump Height (max)
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.22
30-yd
7.47
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
Rising Stars of Southern Nevada (2027/2028)
Apr 2, 2023
Swift
1.94
10-yd
4.27
30-yd
7.54
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
Rising Stars of Southern Nevada (2026/2027)
Apr 10, 2022
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.27
30-yd
7.77
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.71
30 Yard Dash
3.94
60 Yard Dash
7.14
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2
Jan 22, 2025
Vald
1.71
10-yd
3.94
30-yd
7.14
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
21.8
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2024
2023
Edge Score
76.28
Edge Score
75.04

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/22/25
Sawyer Violand, Faith Lutheran (NV), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Clean, efficient delivery. Even tempo. Tall/tilt type delivery. Repeatable and consistent. Lands on line to his target with some fall to glove side after release.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm cycle. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Easy command in the zone with repeated arm action. Natural arm side life. T2170, 2109 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Later, tight action. Works well off his FB. Increase in spin, action to come. T2459, 2247 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Natural heaviness. Feel for the pitch T1457, 1415 average rpm.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.80 max vertical.
1/22/25
Sawyer Violand, Faith Lutheran (NV), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, squared, wide base. Body quiet pre pitch. Efficient, athletic swing. Stays inside ball with lift. Possible gap to gap. 61.9 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.0 mph. 307' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Quick, OTT arm action
Defense: High tempo footwork. Comfortable with ball outside feet.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.80 max vertical.
5/31/23
Sawyer Violand, Faith Lutheran (NV), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8.2, 129.2-pounds. Lean, youthful build. Plenty of physical development to come. Athleticism in display throughout his game.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch. Medium tempo leg kick. Lands slightly closed. Tall/tilt type delivery. Balance finish over front side.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm cycle. High 3/4 slot. Repeats arm action well on secondary pitches.
FB: T71, 68-70 mph. T2161, 2012 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. T2484, 2460 average rpm.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.22 10 and 30 yard splits.
5/31/23

Body: 5-8.2, 129.2-pounds. Lean, youthful build. Plenty of physical development to come. Athleticism in display throughout his game.
Hit: RHH. Squared, wider based set up. Simple rock back load with pick up/put down stride. Balanced throughout swing. Bat works down into the zone. Levels out into some uphill in his extension. Present feel for the barrel. Line drive producer. Power to come.58.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 259' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-76 mph. Short, compact arm cycle. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean defensive actions. Feet work to get him on line to his target. Simple exchange through midsection.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.22 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 75.04 Edge Score
5/31/23
Sawyer Violand, Faith Lutheran (NV), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8.2, 129.2-pounds. Lean, youthful build. Plenty of physical development to come. Athleticism in display throughout his game.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch. Medium tempo leg kick. Lands slightly closed. Tall/tilt type delivery. Balance finish over front side.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm cycle. High 3/4 slot. Repeats arm action well on secondary pitches.
FB: T71, 68-70 mph. T2161, 2012 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. T2484, 2460 average rpm.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.22 10 and 30 yard splits.
5/31/23

Body: 5-8.2, 129.2-pounds. Lean, youthful build. Plenty of physical development to come. Athleticism in display throughout his game.
Hit: RHH. Squared, wider based set up. Simple rock back load with pick up/put down stride. Balanced throughout swing. Bat works down into the zone. Levels out into some uphill in his extension. Present feel for the barrel. Line drive producer. Power to come.58.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 259' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-76 mph. Short, compact arm cycle. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean defensive actions. Feet work to get him on line to his target. Simple exchange through midsection.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.22 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 75.04 Edge Score

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Physical

2025
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2
Jan 22, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
144.8
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jan 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Physical - Athlete
5' 8"
Ht
129.2
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)