21.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/13/23
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Karson
Smith
Guerin Catholic High School (HS) • IN
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/03/24
13.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/23
-
Hard Hit %
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
3/03/24
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/06/23
267
Distance (max)
3/03/24
67
Sweet Spot %
3/03/24
6.92
60
3/03/24
-
30-yd
1.76
10-yd
6/06/23
19.4
Run speed (max)
6/06/23
85
INF Velo
3/03/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75.4
Velocity (max)
6/07/22
73.5 - 74.8
Velo Range
6/07/22
1706
Spin Rate (avg)
6/07/22
Changeup
67.1 - 71.1
Velo Range
6/07/22
1513
Spin Rate (avg)
6/07/22
Curveball
63.7 - 66.7
Velo Range
6/07/22
1949
Spin Rate (avg)
6/07/22
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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)
6.92
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.5
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.91
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
9.9
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
267
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.1
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).
85.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
90
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
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.
34.9
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
74
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
104
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.0
Exit Velocity (max)
63.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
254
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.3
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.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.2
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
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).
1706
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.
23.0
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).
65.4
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).
1949
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).
68.8
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).
1513
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).
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.4
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,927
Spin Rate (max)
1,706
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.7
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 66.7
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,978
Spin Rate (max)
1,949
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.4
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 71.1
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,575
Spin Rate (max)
1,513
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.04
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.
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 7, 2022
Swift
2.79
RSi (max)
2.79
RSi (avg)
958
Jump Power (max)
24.4
Jump Height (max)
24.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced setup. Short leg lift stride w/ quiet hands during the load. Path work short to the baseball and gets to extension, hands are quick. Line drive type hitter w/ feel for the barrel.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 245' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Loose, short, & quick arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Very good footwork - works downhill & shows quickness. Hands are soft, transfers quickly, & shows ability to quick release. Advanced body control. One of the top defenders at the event.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 1.65 in the 10 yard split.
Karson Smith, Guerin Catholic, 2026, IN
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 130-pound lean build.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Began in a tall stance with a slow smooth load, then used a leg kick. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity, average 63.5 mph.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, quick footwork, natural exchange. Athletic.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.91 (60-yard).
Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, clean moderate arm action. In line shoulders, lands soft, balanced finish.
FB: 74-75 mph. (Max spin 1926; Avg 1706). Some arm side accuracy.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1977; Avg 1948).
CH: 67-71 mph. Down in the zone command.