23.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
Gary
Hills
Mount Union College
McDowell (HS) • PA
6' 1" • 170LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Steelheads Prospects (Santoro)
McDowell (HS) • PA
6' 1" • 170LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Steelheads Prospects (Santoro)
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
17.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/05/23
14
Hard Hit %
2/05/23
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/13/22
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/13/22
315
Distance (max)
6/12/22
70
Sweet Spot %
6/12/22
6.89
60
6/12/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
2/05/23
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
2/05/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76.5
Velocity (max)
6/12/22
72 - 75.3
Velo Range
6/12/22
1513
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/22
Changeup
69.5 - 73.7
Velo Range
6/12/22
1380
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/22
Curveball
59 - 65.2
Velo Range
6/12/22
1826
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.89
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
13.3
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
197
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.7
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.
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PA State Games (Session 1)
Jun 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Northwest
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.8
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.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.2
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.
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
64.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PA State Games (Session 1)
Jun 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Preseason All-State - Northwest
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
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).
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
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).
1513
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.
20.6
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).
62.1
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).
1826
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).
71.7
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).
1380
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.3
Sinker
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).
956
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2022 PA State Games (Session 1)
Jun 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.5
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 75.3
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,684
Spin Rate (max)
1,513
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.6
Velocity (max)
59.0 - 65.2
Velo Range
60.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,058
Spin Rate (max)
1,826
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 73.7
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,649
Spin Rate (max)
1,380
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Sinker
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
967
Spin Rate (max)
956
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.93
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
6.93
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
2.04
RSi (max)
2.04
RSi (avg)
1,612
Jump Power (max)
31.0
Jump Height (max)
30.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
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.
70.26
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.
39.56
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.
2022 PA State Games (Session 1)
Jun 12, 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)
Notes
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Physical: 6-foot-1, 170 pounds; Lean, wiry build. 6.93 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman. Fluid swing with plus feel for the barrel.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands work through the ball with a seamless transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot.OF - 85 MPH. Defensive skillset is all there. Fluid athleticism, speed, arm strength. Plus defender in the outfield.
Physical: Athletic 6-foot, 160lb frame with wiry strength. 6.89 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Wider, even stance, as the hands operated loose and well-loaded at the shoulder. Utilized a toe-tap stride to initiate the swing through a lengthy path into the hitting zone. Deep one-handed finish and whippy actions with some acceleration on the front side. Posted a T88 mph bat-exit velocity and paired 70% sweet spot rate; accurate round.
Defensively: The outfielder moved around swiftly in either direction with body control present. Soft glove hand off the left side and repeated 82 mph arm-strength positionally.
Physical: Highly athletic 6-foot, 160lb frame with efficient movements in multiple phases. 7.01 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Balanced, even stance with easy, repeatable habits as the hands operated simply at the shoulder. Utilized a leg-lift stride to initiate the swing through an explosive, flat path into the hitting zone. Barrel finder that created space in the posture, able to get extended on the ball for middle/pull-side success. Recorded a 92 mph bat-exit velocity en route to consistent line-drives in the approach and notched a 78 mph peak bat-speed, which were both impressive given his size. A bat and player to follow with an impact skillset.
Defensively: The primary outfielder flashed some centerfield characteristics with a quick first step and some twitch in either direction. Worked laterally before driving the backside and getting downhill. A soft glove hand could give or push through the ball out in front and an accurate 85 mph arm-strength carried to the plate.