20.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/03/21
CLASS OF 2025
C
1B
Gabriel
Esparza
Canyon View (HS) • AZ
5' 11" • 197.5LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Sitcks Southwest CV 25
5' 11" • 197.5LBSR/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Sitcks Southwest CV 25
Rankings
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Best Of Stats
63.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/12/23
14.6
Rot. Acc (max)
10/03/21
-
Hard Hit %
80.5
Exit Velocity (max)
10/03/21
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/03/21
269
Distance (max)
10/03/21
45
Sweet Spot %
10/03/21
8.25
60
10/03/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
6/12/23
2.10 - 2.20
Pop Time
6/12/23
Fastball
73.6
Velocity (max)
6/12/23
71.9 - 73.3
Velo Range
6/12/23
1866
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/23
Changeup
66.4 - 67.8
Velo Range
10/03/21
1261
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/21
Slider
68 - 69.4
Velo Range
10/03/21
1840
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/21
Positional Tools
2023
2021
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.10 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.25
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.21 - 2.41
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
9.8
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).
79.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
255
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
158
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.0
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).
80.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
269
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.
16.5
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.
Top Prospect Games: Class of 2025 (Invite-Only)
Jun 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
69.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
80.5
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
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.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.1
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.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.9
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.
Top Prospect Games: Class of 2025 (Invite-Only)
Jun 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.3
Bat Speed (max)
56.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
57.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
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).
1866
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.
25.7
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
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).
1788
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.
25.3
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.1
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).
1261
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).
68.7
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).
1840
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).
Top Prospect Games: Class of 2025 (Invite-Only)
Jun 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.6
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 73.3
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,928
Spin Rate (max)
1,866
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 3, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
71.4
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 71.1
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,900
Spin Rate (max)
1,788
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.9
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.4
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,929
Spin Rate (max)
1,840
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.5
Velocity (max)
66.4 - 67.8
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,354
Spin Rate (max)
1,261
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.91
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.46
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.15
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.
62.41
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.
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 3, 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)
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Physical
2024
2023
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.
Gabriel Esparza, Canyon View (AZ), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 178-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open in stance, base is outside of shoulder width. Hands are pushed forward a bit held above the ear. Loads onto his back side, keeping weight balanced. Two handed finish high above the shoulder, limits his extension at times. Best when using the middle of the field, ball has backspin flight to the middle/opposite field gap, some top spin to pull side.
Power: 80.48 max exit velocity, averaged 73.54 mph. 269’ max distance. Line drive/ground ball hitter.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Throws from a 3/4 slot. Accurate arm with limited arm strength.
Defense: 2.21-2.41 pop times. Gains ground toward 2B on throw down. Transfers are clean with limited arm strength. Mobility behind the plate in limited.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60.
Gabriel Esparza, Canyon View (AZ), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 178-pounds.
Delivery: Consistent with tempo and arm speed on all pitches.
Arm Action: RH. Delivers from a high 3/4 slot, pushy arm action.
FB: T71.4, 70.11-71.12 mph. Command is inconsistent. Ball stays true. T1787, 1900 average rpm.
SL: 67.96-69.43 mph. Not much of a discrepancy between FB and SL. T1840, 1928 average rpm.
CH: 66.37-67.85 mph. Commanded well, showed to be best pitch on this day. T1260, 1353 average rpm.