20.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/24
CLASS OF 2025
1B
3B
Michael
Empaynado
CONNETQUOT HIGH SCHOOL (HS) • NY
5' 10" • 225LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Team Francisco
5' 10" • 225LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Team Francisco
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/01/23
13
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/24
-
Hard Hit %
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/01/23
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/01/23
302
Distance (max)
8/16/23
71
Sweet Spot %
6/01/22
8.37
60
3/06/24
4.65
30-yd
8/16/23
1.94
10-yd
8/16/23
15.6
Run speed (max)
8/16/23
72
INF Velo
8/16/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
73.3
Velocity (max)
3/01/23
71.3 - 72.9
Velo Range
3/01/23
1631
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/23
Changeup
63.9 - 64.6
Velo Range
8/16/23
1450
Spin Rate (avg)
8/16/23
Curveball
58.6 - 60.7
Velo Range
8/16/23
1484
Spin Rate (avg)
8/16/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.37
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.
10.1
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
9.01
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
9.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
263
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
136
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.1
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).
86.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.2
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).
81.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
157
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.1
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.
2024 Team Francisco Scout Day
Mar 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Top Prospects Games: Long Island
Aug 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Team Francisco Scout Day
Mar 1, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
123
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Team Steel NY Scout Day
Jun 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
244
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.9
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.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.1
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.
17.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.9
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.
2024 Team Francisco Scout Day
Mar 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Top Prospects Games: Long Island
Aug 16, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
64.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Team Francisco Scout Day
Mar 1, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Team Steel NY Scout Day
Jun 1, 2022
Blast - Hitting
17.3
Hand Speed (max)
16.8
Hand Speed (avg)
62.0
Bat Speed (max)
58.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.9
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).
1628
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.
23.3
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).
59.4
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).
1338
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).
63.8
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).
1393
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.9
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).
1530
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).
57.1
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).
1336
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).
2023 Top Prospects Games: Long Island
Aug 16, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
69.8
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 69.6
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,792
Spin Rate (max)
1,626
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
60.7
Velocity (max)
58.6 - 60.7
Velo Range
59.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,555
Spin Rate (max)
1,484
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.9
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 64.6
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,631
Spin Rate (max)
1,450
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Team Francisco Scout Day
Mar 1, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.3
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.9
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,720
Spin Rate (max)
1,631
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
60.1
Velocity (max)
58.0 - 60.1
Velo Range
56.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,386
Spin Rate (max)
1,193
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
64.0
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 63.9
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,444
Spin Rate (max)
1,297
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Team Steel NY Scout Day
Jun 1, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
66.6
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 65.9
Velo Range
60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,587
Spin Rate (max)
1,530
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.1
Velocity (max)
54.4 - 59.7
Velo Range
48.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,418
Spin Rate (max)
1,336
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.37
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.94
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.65
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.59
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
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.
47.0
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Physical: 5-10, 225 pounds; Full, sturdy build. 8.58 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Drops hands on the way back with a knee knock leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; walks into ready position while showing choppy feet. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle while using various arm slots. INF - 72 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; low 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 70 MPH, while sitting 67-70 MPH; arm side run. CB: 59-61 MPH; lands for strikes. CH: 64-65 MPH; sinks.