24.1
Hand Speed (max)
10/02/22
CLASS OF 2023
OF
1B
Tad
Giardina
Saint Michael's College
St. Mary's (Lynn) (HS) • MA
6' 1" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: 17U Team Boston College Prospect
St. Mary's (Lynn) (HS) • MA
6' 1" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: 17U Team Boston College Prospect
Rankings
2023 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
85
Bat Speed (max)
10/02/22
14.7
Rot. Acc (max)
10/02/22
-
Hard Hit %
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
10/02/22
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/02/22
321
Distance (max)
10/02/22
78
Sweet Spot %
8/17/21
6.8
60
10/02/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
8/17/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
7/20/22
73 - 76
Velo Range
7/20/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
66 - 70
Velo Range
7/20/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
59 - 62
Velo Range
7/20/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
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)
6.80
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
14.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.88
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
13.4
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
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).
184
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.3
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.4
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.
2022 New England Fall Prospect Games
Oct 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 MA/NH Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
85.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.9
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.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.1
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.
2022 New England Fall Prospect Games
Oct 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
85.0
Bat Speed (max)
74.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 MA/NH Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
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Tad Giardina: OF/1B, (2023) St. Mary's (Lynn), MA. 6-foot-1, 195-pound projectable athletic build. Above average and projectable at the plate, Giardina's 96 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (74.9 mph bat speed average). (22.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a closed stride. Has explosive bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Athletic , his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 75 mph; shows athletic developing feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the base. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.8.
Tad Giardina: OF/1B, (2023) St. Mary's (Lynn), MA. 6-foot-1, 185-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable athletic in the box, Giardina had an exit velocity of 93 mph. (68.08 mph bat speed average). (21.45 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Had a long uphill swing plane, developing average bat speed and high finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable athletic in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 79 mph; showed a clean natural exchange, athletic developing feet, and soft developing hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.88.
Scout Evaluation
Tad Giardina, St. Mary's (Lynn), 2023, MA
Position: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable athletic. Started in an athletic wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Developing average bat speed. High finish, long uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 81.33 mph. 68.08 mph bat speed average. 21.45 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft developing hands, athletic developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing.
Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.88 (60-yard).