20.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/28/23
CLASS OF 2027
C
1B
Dante
Caridi
IMG Academy (HS) • FL
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 15yr 4mo
Travel Team: Five Star Nationals SouthEast 16U
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 15yr 4mo
Travel Team: Five Star Nationals SouthEast 16U
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/06/23
24.7
Rot. Acc (max)
8/18/22
-
Hard Hit %
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
10/28/23
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/14/23
296
Distance (max)
10/28/23
63
Sweet Spot %
6/06/23
7.83
60
6/06/23
4.3
30-yd
6/06/23
1.82
10-yd
6/06/23
17.4
Run speed (max)
6/06/23
72
INF Velo
6/06/23
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
10/28/23
2.00 - 2.09
Pop Time
10/28/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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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).
2.00 - 2.30
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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.23
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.4
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).
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
151
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.6
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.
2023 Rising Stars State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
76.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: 5 Star
Jun 14, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
West FL IDs (Future Games Tryout/All-American ID/Uncommitted '24 ID)
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Summer Open: East
Aug 18, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
73.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
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.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.1
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.
2023 Rising Stars State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
58.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
West FL IDs (Future Games Tryout/All-American ID/Uncommitted '24 ID)
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Summer Open: East
Aug 18, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
61.0
Bat Speed (max)
58.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.30
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.83
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.
2.03
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.56
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.27
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.
2023 Rising Stars State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Swift
7.86
60-yd
15.6
Run speed (max)
1.61
RSi (max)
24.6
Jump Height (max)
19.8
Jump Height (avg)
2022 Summer Open: East
Aug 18, 2022
Swift
2.03
10-yd
4.56
30-yd
8.27
60-yd
16.6
Run speed (max)
7.3
Run Speed (avg)
1.11
RSi (max)
1.48
RSi (avg)
1,186
Jump Power (max)
22.3
Jump Height (max)
21.5
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
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.
86.08
Pitch Ai
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Dante Caridi, IMG Academy (FL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Stocky with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup. Toe tap load. Works level to uphill. Hands stay inside the baseball. 61.1 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 256' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph. INF-72 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense: 2.18-2.30 pop times. Quick transfer behind the plate. Footwork developing.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Physical: 5-foot-7, 158 pounds; Average, athletic build. 8.27 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a downward swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while staying low during receiving. Hands are firm while standing up during transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 2.14-2.23 pop times. C - 66 MPH.