25.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/05/22
CLASS OF 2022
3B
RHP
Michael
Damato
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Manchester (HS) • NJ
6' 1" • 180LBS
L/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Grind
Manchester (HS) • NJ
6' 1" • 180LBS
L/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Grind
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
83.1
Bat Speed (max)
3/05/22
17.9
Rot. Acc (max)
3/05/22
-
Hard Hit %
100.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/05/22
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.17
60
9/19/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
3/05/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
7/01/21
83.2 - 84
Velo Range
7/01/21
1995
Spin Rate (avg)
9/19/21
Changeup
80 - 81
Velo Range
7/01/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
72 - 75
Velo Range
9/19/21
1949
Spin Rate (avg)
9/19/21
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)
7.34
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.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.17
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
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).
100.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
376
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.8
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).
96.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
378
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.
24.3
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
100.3
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
273
Distance (avg)
376
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Fall Upperclass Games (2022-2023)
Sep 19, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
378
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 NJ Summer Open
Jul 1, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
341
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.
25.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
83.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
79.5
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.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.5
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
23.9
Hand Speed (avg)
83.1
Bat Speed (max)
79.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Fall Upperclass Games (2022-2023)
Sep 19, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 NJ Summer Open
Jul 1, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
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).
1941
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.
23.5
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).
73.8
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).
1936
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).
80.4
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).
1474
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).
2021 Fall Upperclass Games (2022-2023)
Sep 19, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.8
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 83.0
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,148
Spin Rate (max)
1,995
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.8
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 74.8
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,066
Spin Rate (max)
1,949
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 NJ Summer Open
Jul 1, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
83.2 - 84.0
Velo Range
82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,969
Spin Rate (max)
1,766
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.0
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.0
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,048
Spin Rate (max)
1,917
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.1
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 81.1
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,515
Spin Rate (max)
1,474
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Game Performance
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.
63.14
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Damato has a strong and athletic build at 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.34 seconds with a top exit velocity of 100 MPH, which was the best at the event. The left-handed-hitter sets up at the plate in an even and balanced stance, with some bend in the knees. Extremely comfortable in the box. Hands have minimal movement backwards during his load. Effortlessly produced loud contact, true pullside power. Accelerates through contact in an uphill path. One of the top rounds of the day. In the infield, Damato played the hops well, works to put himself in a good spot. Smooth transfers, efficient arm action. Top positional velocity of 85 MPH.
Damato has a strong and athletic build at 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.17 seconds with an exit velocity of 96 MPH, one of the tops at the event. At the plate, lefty hitter starts in a wide stance, knees outward with his weight slightly shifted onto his backside. Hands hand minimal movement backwards and move directly through the zone. Swings with controlled aggression, with some natural lift in his swing. Athletic actions at 3B, funnels into his midsection. Top infield velocity of 82 MPH across the diamond. On the mound, Damato engages into his backside during his leg kick, riding that back hip down the slope. High ¾ arm slot, loose arm action. Fastball was 81-83 MPH, touching 84 MPH. Curveball had big up and down shape at 72-75 MPH.