CLASS OF 2023
C
3B
Evan
Gustafson
North Dakota State
Altoona (HS) • WI
6' 2" • 195LBS
L/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays/Cincinnati Reds Scout Team
Altoona (HS) • WI
6' 2" • 195LBS
L/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays/Cincinnati Reds Scout Team
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
25
Hand Speed (max)
7/28/21
76
Bat Speed (max)
7/28/21
18.4
Rot. Acc (max)
7/28/21
71
Hard Hit %
7/28/21
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/05/23
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/28/21
347
Distance (max)
7/28/21
64
Sweet Spot %
6/29/21
6.82
60
7/28/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
82
C Velo
7/28/21
1.85 - 2.00
Pop Time
7/28/21
Fastball
87
Velocity (max)
7/28/21
85 - 87
Velo Range
7/28/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
78 - 80
Velo Range
7/28/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
75 - 76
Velo Range
7/28/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2021
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.14
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.
13.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.82
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.85 - 2.01
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
14.0
Hitting
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
127
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.1
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).
95.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.7
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.
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
127
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.6
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.
25.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.3
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.
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
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).
1953
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.
22.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
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).
2316
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
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).
1897
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.4
Velocity (max)
85.0 - 86.8
Velo Range
85.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,177
Spin Rate (max)
1,953
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
74.6
Velocity (max)
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,316
Spin Rate (max)
2,316
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.6
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 80.6
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,932
Spin Rate (max)
1,897
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2023
2021
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.
84.28
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.
78.54
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
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.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
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)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
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)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- Final Wisconsin Power 25 Update - Jun 19, 2023
- Wisconsin 2023 Commitment Board - Jan 12, 2023
- Wisconsin Class of 2023 Rankings: Update - Sep 8, 2022
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member): Preview Story - Jun 22, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Fastball Leaders - Jan 27, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Catcher Velocity & Pop Time Leaders - Jan 21, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
- Top-10 Stories of 2021: Team Wisconsin shines at the PBR Future Games - Dec 20, 2021
- All-State Games: Top Overall Prospects - Dec 15, 2021
- Wisconsin Class of 2023 Rankings: Winter Update - Dec 10, 2021
- All-State Games: Catcher Analysis - Dec 7, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: College Commitment Tracker - Aug 3, 2021
- PBR Future Games: Team Wisconsin Stat Story - Jul 29, 2021
- Top Position Players Coming to Future Games - Jul 14, 2021
- All-State Games: Statistical Analysis - Jul 9, 2021
- All-State Games: Quick Hits - Jul 2, 2021
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Gustafson continued to cement himself as a high follow backstop in the Badger State. At the workout portion of the Future Games, the 6-foot-2, 185 pound athlete swings a smooth left-hand bat with easy pull side power that produced multiple batted balls into the right-center gap that traveled 340-plus feet. Defensively, Gustafson worked quick from the crouch and was consistently around the bag, topping out at 82 mph.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup, leg kick trigger, strides slightly closed, easy pre-pitch actions. Smooth, whippy swing, advanced bat speed, flashes effortless pop in barrel, gap-to-gap approach, line-drives throughout.
Power: 95.46 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Best pop-time at event; short arm action, throws have carry and play true.
Defense: 1.93-2.01 pop times. Advanced actions behind the plate, quick exchange/release, fluid footwork, throws consistently on the bag.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.