81.6
Velocity (max)
3/08/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
OF
CJ
Pierce
Post University
Southington (HS) • CT
5' 9" • 153LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: All Access Black Knights
Southington (HS) • CT
5' 9" • 153LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: All Access Black Knights
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
80.1 - 81.3
Velo Range
3/08/22
1971
Spin Rate (avg)
3/08/22
Changeup
73.2 - 74.1
Velo Range
6/24/21
1843
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/21
Curveball
66 - 68
Velo Range
6/24/21
2194
Spin Rate (avg)
3/08/22
Slider
67.8 - 68
Velo Range
6/24/21
1844
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/21
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/24/21
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/24/21
321
Distance (max)
6/24/21
60
Sweet Spot %
6/24/21
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/24/21
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
8/11/21
8.4
Rot. Acc (max)
8/11/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.58
60
6/24/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
6/24/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.58
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
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.
11.8
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.2
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.
23.9
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.
2021 New England Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Southington Travel Baseball 6.24.21
Jun 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
219
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
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.
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.5
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.
2021 New England Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Southington Travel Baseball 6.24.21
Jun 24, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
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).
1971
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.
24.4
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).
63.8
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).
2194
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).
1414
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).
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).
77.4
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).
1805
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.
23.3
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.5
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).
1876
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).
69.8
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).
1702
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.9
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).
1844
Scout Day: All Access Black Knights Baseball 3.8.22
Mar 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
80.1 - 81.3
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,003
Spin Rate (max)
1,971
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.1
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 64.1
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,206
Spin Rate (max)
2,194
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.9
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 73.9
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,498
Spin Rate (max)
1,414
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 New England Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 78.5
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
Spin Rate (max)
1,794
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.9
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 66.3
Velo Range
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,931
Spin Rate (max)
1,723
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.2
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 66.2
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,992
Spin Rate (max)
1,843
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Southington Travel Baseball 6.24.21
Jun 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.6
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 79.0
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,020
Spin Rate (max)
1,888
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.5
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 67.1
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,294
Spin Rate (max)
2,094
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.0
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 68.0
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,943
Spin Rate (max)
1,844
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.1
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 74.1
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,625
Spin Rate (max)
1,561
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: All Access Black Knights Baseball - Mar 14, 2022
- Results From 2021 New England Underclass Games - Aug 12, 2021
- 2021 New England Underclass Games - Quick Hits - Aug 12, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Southington Travel Baseball - Jun 25, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: Southington Travel Baseball - Quick Hits - Jun 25, 2021
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5-foot-9, 153-pound, smaller, strong athletic frame, strength throughout, twitchy actions and movements. A right-handed pitcher, works from the set position, the delivery is quick paced, builds momentum, really attacks and comes after the hitter. The arm action is short, quick and works with minimal effort, working from a natural 3/4 slot. The fastball has run and sink to it, clocked at 81 mph. Mixed in a slurvey breaking ball at 63 mph, thrown for strikes, with depth to it. Chance to be a solid bullpen arm, looks to be able to throw multiple times per week, and athletic off the mound.
Christopher Pierce: RHP/OF, (2023) out of Southington, CT. is a 5-foot-9, 148-pound prospect. At the plate, Pierce had a max exit velocity of 88 MPH, with a (63.49 MPH bat speed average) and (18.06 MPH hand speed average). He begins in a tall, closed stance with a slow load and controlled stride. The swing is a flat stroke that utilizes the pull side. On the mound, the delivery is easy and simple. Small movements allow him to remain balanced and in line with the plate. The arm works out of a long, high ¾ arm slot, producing a fastball that comes in at 76-79 MPH(Max spin ; Avg ) with some arm side run. Pierce also mixed in a 12/6 curveball (64-68 MPH) (Max spin ; Avg ) and showed the feel for a fading changeup (65-66 MPH).
5-foot-8, 148-pound lean athletic build. Raw during batting practice, the right-handed hitter displayed an exit velocity of 90 mph, 3rd Best EV of the day. (63.44 mph bat speed average). (18.47 mph hand speedaverage). Starts in a wide quiet stance with a slow controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is electric, displays a short levelswing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Above average while inthe infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 80 mph; showed a twitchy exchange, quick fluid feet, and soft hands.Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot with a short arm action.In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.58. Athletic on the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. In line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-79 mph; had arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin 2020; Avg 1887). His 1/7 curveball (66-68) showed slurvey action and glove side command. (Max spin 2293; Avg 2094). His changeup (73-74) shows command low in the zone and fading action.
Exit Velocity: 90 mph
Arm Velocity: 80 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.58