24.9
Hand Speed (max)
9/24/22
CLASS OF 2025
SS
3B
Linkin
Garcia
Huntington Beach (HS) • CA
6' 3" • 205LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: So Cal Giants
6' 3" • 205LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: So Cal Giants
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
78.7
Bat Speed (max)
9/24/22
24.5
Rot. Acc (max)
9/24/22
-
Hard Hit %
100.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/07/24
94.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/07/24
338
Distance (max)
9/24/22
88
Sweet Spot %
9/24/22
7.15
60
1/07/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
88
INF Velo
1/07/24
90
OF Velo
1/07/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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)
7.15
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
14.1
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
196
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.9
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).
96.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
338
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.3
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.
SoCal Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 7, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
100.8
Exit Velocity (max)
94.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Underclass Game (Invite-Only)
Sep 24, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
92.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
262
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.2
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.
67.6
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.
24.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.8
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.
SoCal Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 7, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
SoCal Underclass Game (Invite-Only)
Sep 24, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
78.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
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.
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.15
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.50
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
SoCal Underclass Game (Invite-Only)
Sep 24, 2022
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.50
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
1.89
RSi (max)
1.89
RSi (avg)
1,467
Jump Power (max)
25.1
Jump Height (max)
25.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Spring Invitational Preview: Huntington Beach - Jan 2, 2024
- 2023 Team Preview: Huntington Beach Oilers - Jan 28, 2023
- SoCal Underclass Games: Trackman Hitting - Oct 11, 2022
- SoCal Underclass Games: Blast Motion Leaderboard - Sep 28, 2022
- SoCal Underclass Games: Speed and Fielding Statistics - Sep 28, 2022
- Area Code Underclass: Brewers - Aug 23, 2022
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP Elite defender up the middle who has impact offensive potential.
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Physical frame with athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow stance, slightly open with vertical body angle. Hands are set high above his head and close to head. Elbows are low and set close together. Hands stay loose. Leg kick in load with weight into his back hip, hands drop into the slot around shoulder height. Gets to launch position consistently with balance and timing. Turn is smooth with good balance through the swing. Hands are loose and work well. Path shows leverage and good bat speed. Profiles to be a middle/pull side of the field HR potential offensive player. 61.8 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 94.8 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-88 mph. OF-90 mph. Arm action is loose and smooth with fast arm speed. Ball jumps out of the hand both on INF and in the OF with good carry to his throws and a natural feel for accuracy.
Defense: Actions are fluid and smooth with an easy comfort to what he is doing. Feet are rhythmic with soft hands and a clean quick transfer. Can play to all angles with confidence while flashing 1 and 2 hand ability.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60. 26.50 max vertical.
Linkin Garcia, Huntington Beach (CA), 2025
Positional Profile: MINF/OF
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Projectable body. Larger frame. Lean athleticism. Room to add.
Defense: Present light feet and glove skills. Heel-toe actions. Works through the ball well. Ability to stay up the middle. OF- Charged aggressively. Displayed glove early. Smooth/quick transition into crow hop allowed him to work quick to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. OF - 86 mph. INF- Above average arm strength from both spots. Shortens it in the INF and lengthens it in the OF to get more on it. Present accuracy. Can manipulate slot if needed in the INF.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed stance. Narrow feet with bat rested on shoulder. Simple forward move. Gets into backhip as hands take back slightly. Turns tight. Compact stroke. On-plane path. 88% LDs during BP round. Above average bat speed. Consistent barrels to the middle of the field in BP. Easy balance throughout. One pullside LD hit during gameplay.