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Hand Speed (max)
3/21/26
CLASS OF 2027
OF
RHP
Michael
Ardis
Waterford (HS) • WI
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: GTS
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: GTS
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
3/21/26
13.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/21/26
60
Hard Hit %
3/21/26
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/21/26
90.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/21/26
323
Distance (max)
3/21/26
60
Sweet Spot %
3/11/23
7.53
60-yd
3/21/26
4.24
30-yd
3/21/26
1.97
10-yd
3/21/26
18.6
Run speed (max)
3/21/26
-
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
3/21/26
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
3/21/26
78.7 - 79.4
Velo Range
3/21/26
2047
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/26
Changeup
73 - 74
Velo Range
3/21/26
1112
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/26
Curveball
62 - 63
Velo Range
6/21/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
70 - 71.3
Velo Range
3/21/26
2107
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/26
Positional Tools
2026
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)
7.53
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.91
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
10.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.02
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
9.5
Hitting
2026
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
161
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.1989
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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).
81.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
289
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
219
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.5954
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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).
75.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.6
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).
175
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.7662
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 21, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
90.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.8
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
219
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Madison Rising Stars ID
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
75.9
Exit Velocity (max)
66.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2024
2023
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.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.6
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.
19.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.1
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.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.3
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.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 21, 2026
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Madison Rising Stars ID
Mar 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
62.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
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).
2047
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.
25.9
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
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).
1112
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
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).
2107
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).
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 21, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
79.6
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 79.4
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,125
Spin Rate (max)
2,047
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
71.6
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.3
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,134
Spin Rate (max)
2,107
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.0
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 73.8
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,210
Spin Rate (max)
1,112
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2026
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
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
Game Performance
2024
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.
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.97
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.24
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.53
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2026
2024
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.
71.89
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.
45.51
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Physical
2026
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.
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.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 157.2 pounds. Athletic twitch frame, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open, lands with slight toe tap, gets to launch on time. Flat path, impacts the baseball through the big part of the field, consistent approach. 69.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (90.5 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, shuffle to throw.
Athletic Testing: 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.89 Edge Score.
Delivery: Small leg lift, hybrid delivery, long downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Long extension, flat arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-79 mph. Arm side run, life through zone. T2125, 2047 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Short break, cutting action. T2134, 2107 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Gradual fade, fastball intent. T1210, 1112 average rpm.
Michael Ardis, Waterford (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 143-pounds. Compact frame, wide shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open start, methodical move back, some aggression to footstrike. Downhill, leverages the ball out front consistently, backspins balls to all fields. 62.1 mph bat speed with 3 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 289' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Full arm action, loose and arm speed out front, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: One hand gather out front, athletic, shuffle to throw.
ATH: 7.91 runner in the 60. 21.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-6, 120-pounds. Athletic frame, sloped shoulders, more fill coming.
Hits: RHH. Stock set up, upright with relaxed hands. Drops hands into load, uphill path, stays through the zone, uses the whole field.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 66.6 MPH. 237' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-67 mph. Medium arc, 3/4 slot, shows arm quickness through release.
Defense: One-hand gather, works through the ball.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.