81.8
Velocity (max)
3/10/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
3B
Brendan
Gaska
New Fairfield (HS) • CT
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: The Clubhouse
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: The Clubhouse
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79.9 - 81.7
Velo Range
3/10/24
2266
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24
Changeup
73.4 - 73.5
Velo Range
3/10/24
2015
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24
Curveball
67.7 - 69.2
Velo Range
10/28/23
2134
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
3/10/24
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/10/24
287
Distance (max)
3/10/24
50
Sweet Spot %
3/10/24
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/10/24
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
3/10/24
25.1
Rot. Acc (max)
3/10/24
-
Hard Hit %
80
INF Velo
3/10/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
176
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.6
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.
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.7
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.
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
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).
2266
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.
28.0
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).
68.2
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).
2134
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).
73.4
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).
2015
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
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).
2185
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.
27.5
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).
68.4
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).
2081
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).
1923
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).
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 81.7
Velo Range
82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,337
Spin Rate (max)
2,266
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.7
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 68.5
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,170
Spin Rate (max)
2,134
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.5
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 73.5
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,055
Spin Rate (max)
2,015
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Last Chance Open: Downstate
Oct 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.2
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.1
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,258
Spin Rate (max)
2,185
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.4
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 69.2
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,178
Spin Rate (max)
2,081
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 72.9
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,027
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Brendan Gaska: RHP/3B, (2026) New Fairfield, CT. 195-pound projectable mature build. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Setup includes a controlled load and a balanced wide stance. Bat speed was developing, showed a long loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 80 mph; shows developing consistent feet, a natural exchange, and developing soft hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed, also used a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and showed some effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-81 mph; shows running sinking action and control arm side in the zone. (Max spin 2336; Avg 2265). Has sweeping action and glove side in the zone control on his curveball (67-68). (Max spin 2169; Avg 2133). Had arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action on his changeup (73-74).