87.5
Velocity (max)
6/13/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
3B
Jack
Sawdon
Rochester (HS) • MI
6' 3" • 200LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Detroit Metro Stars 16u Gadladge
6' 3" • 200LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Detroit Metro Stars 16u Gadladge
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 86.8
Velo Range
6/13/23
2048
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Changeup
74.5 - 77
Velo Range
8/02/23
1726
Spin Rate (avg)
8/02/23
Curveball
70.5 - 70.5
Velo Range
2/04/23
2296
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/23
Slider
75.2 - 76.7
Velo Range
6/13/23
2203
Spin Rate (avg)
8/02/23
84.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/23
71
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/23
281
Distance (max)
2/04/23
60
Sweet Spot %
2/04/23
7.29
60
2/04/23
4.01
30-yd
2/04/23
1.71
10-yd
2/04/23
18.7
Run speed (max)
2/04/23
78
INF Velo
2/04/23
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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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).
78.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
203
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
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.
Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars 2.4.23
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.4
Exit Velocity (max)
71.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
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).
1942
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.
22.9
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).
68.9
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).
2237
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).
75.9
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).
1675
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.3
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).
2076
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.0
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 86.4
Velo Range
83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,961
Spin Rate (max)
1,821
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
71.3
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 71.1
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,266
Spin Rate (max)
2,203
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
77.9
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 77.0
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,206
Spin Rate (max)
1,726
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Michigan TPG Trials
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.5
Velocity (max)
83.0 - 86.8
Velo Range
85.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,074
Spin Rate (max)
1,959
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
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 68.7
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,346
Spin Rate (max)
2,296
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.7
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 76.7
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,400
Spin Rate (max)
1,986
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
76.3
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 76.3
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,533
Spin Rate (max)
1,519
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars 2.4.23
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.8
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 86.7
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,154
Spin Rate (max)
2,048
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
70.5
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 70.5
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,125
Spin Rate (max)
2,119
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
76.9
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 76.9
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,648
Spin Rate (max)
1,599
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.01
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.29
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.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.01
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.29
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.
Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars 2.4.23
Feb 4, 2023
Swift
1.71
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
7.29
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
0.65
RSi (max)
0.66
RSi (avg)
1,487
Jump Power (max)
24.5
Jump Height (max)
24.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Aug 4, 2023
- 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Aug 4, 2023
- Results From 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase - Aug 3, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 25, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 25, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 25, 2023
- Results From 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Jun 22, 2023
- 2023 Michigan TPG Trials - Quick Hits - Jun 16, 2023
- 2023 Michigan TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 15, 2023
- 2023 Michigan TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 15, 2023
- Results From 2023 Michigan TPG Trials - Jun 14, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars - Quick Hits - Feb 7, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars - Feb 5, 2023
- 2023 Detroit Metro Stars Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 5, 2023
- 2023 Detroit Metro Stars Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 5, 2023
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Jack Sawdon: RHP/3B, (2024) Rochester, MI. 6-foot-3, 180-pound. Projectable athletic on the mound, used a quick arm action with a ¾ arm angle while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 1960; Avg 1821).
Jack Sawdon: RHP/3B, (2024) Rochester, MI. 6-foot-3, 180-pound.
Jack Sawdon: RHP/1B, (2024) Rochester High School, MI. 6-foot-3, 180-pound. Athletic while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 78 mph; had a quick fluid exchange, smooth athletic footwork, and consistent sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Smooth capable on the mound, used a ¾ high ¾ arm angle and a quick short arm action while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Even uphill shoulders with an consistent tall balance point. Lands closed and square with a clean an athletic finish. (Max spin 2153; Avg 2048).