21.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
OF
Gavin
Sparks
William Henry Harrison High School (HS) • OH
5' 8" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Ohio Heat
5' 8" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Ohio Heat
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/23
16
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
77.4
Exit Velocity (max)
11/06/22
68.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/06/22
240
Distance (max)
2/18/23
78
Sweet Spot %
11/06/22
7.89
60
11/06/22
4.34
30-yd
11/06/22
1.81
10-yd
11/06/22
17.3
Run speed (max)
11/06/22
73
INF Velo
2/18/23
-
OF Velo
66
C Velo
2/18/23
2.06 - 2.13
Pop Time
11/06/22
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).
2.15 - 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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.89
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.06 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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.
9.8
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).
75.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
142
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.8
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).
77.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
236
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.1
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.
Scout Day: Ohio Heat 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
75.8
Exit Velocity (max)
66.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase (Invite Only)
Nov 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.4
Exit Velocity (max)
68.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
236
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.4
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.
18.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.2
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.
Scout Day: Ohio Heat 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase (Invite Only)
Nov 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.5
Hand Speed (avg)
59.5
Bat Speed (max)
56.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.34
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.89
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Scout Day: Ohio Heat - Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2023
- 2023 Ohio Heat Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Ohio Heat Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Ohio Heat - Feb 19, 2023
- Results From 2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase - Nov 7, 2022
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Gavin Sparks: C/2B, (2025) William Henry Harrison, OH. 5-foot-7, 145-pound. (63.4 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic stance with a compact load, then uses a toe tap stride. Had efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. While in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 66 mph during throw downs; shows a clean transfer, consistent feet, and sure hands. he produced a pop time of 2.15-2.23. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.46.
Gavin Sparks: C/2B, (2025) Harrison, OH. 5-foot-6, 135-pound. (56.2 mph bat speed average). (17.5 mph hand speed average). Setup is comprised of a choppy arm bar load and a balanced athletic stance. Bat speed is average and uses an upward rotational swing plane. Found some barrels in his rounds. Up the middle approach. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 65 mph during throw downs; had average footwork, soft hands, and a natural transfer. produced pop times of 2.06-2.13. Quiet setup with some flexibility. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.89.