12/14/2008 - College PREP - Hightstown, NJ Thomas continues to show steady improvement in his play behind the plate. Arm strength has improved the most as indicated by him not only lowering his pop times but also showing more consistency on his throws. He has improved his foot speed also and utilizes his feet well through the catch and throwing process. Blocking skills continue to show above average as works to keep all balls in front of him. He continues to show athleticism at 2B, feet work well and no wasted movement. Turns and feeds are also quick. Needs to stay low to throw and get arm angle higher. At the plate, Catapano shows potential as he flashes bat speed. Swing path does get long due to an arm bar created in the load. Hitting grades and power numbers will improve quickly with some adjustments and instruction at the plate. Thomas continues to display potential ability with a lot of room to improve.
Thomas Catapano C/2B
- Commack, NY
- Commack
- Travel Team: Long Island Mariners
- Grad 2009
- Ht 5'6''
- Wt 160 lbs
- Throws Right
- Bats Right
- Arm 79 mph
- 60 Yd 7.77 Sec
Running
- N/A sec 10 Yds
- N/A sec 40 Yds
- 7.77 sec 60 Yds
- 4.92 sec H > 1B (RHH)
- N/A sec Shuttle (L)
- N/A sec Shuttle (R)
Strength
- N/A Broad Jump
- N/A Lateral Jump (L)
- N/A Lateral Jump (R)
- N/A psi Grip (L)
- N/A psi Grip (R)
Throwing
- 79 mph mph Velocity
- 42 Arm Grade
Position - 2B
- 42 Fielding Grade
Hitting
- 45 Hitting Grade (R)
- 42 Power Grade (R)
- N/A mph Exit Velocity
Catching
- 45 Receiving Grade
- 50 Blocking Grade
- 2.13 sec Release Time
ADVANCED SWING METRICS BY
- N/A mph MAX BARREL SPEED
- N/A g MAX ACCELERATION
- N/A kg · m/sec IMPACT MOMENTUM
- N/A msec TRIGGER TO IMPACT
- N/A in DISTANCE IN THE ZONE
- N/A deg (°) APPROACH ANGLE
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04/27/2008 - College PREP - Farmingdale, NY Thomas is a two-way player who projects slightly better behind the plate. As a catcher he has decent footwork and average carry. His mechanics are consistent. He has a low stance with a quiet, firm glove. His blocking mechanics are fine but footwork needs to quicken. In the infield, he has life in his body and a quick exchange but his glove needs to soften. With the bat, Thomas has a balanced, line drive swing and uses his lower half well. He needs to let the ball travel, but his bat speed is solid.
Profile
| Primary Position C | ||
| Grad Year 2009 | Secondary Position 2B | |
| High School Commack | Bats Right | |
| Height 5'6'' | Throws Right | |
| Weight 160 LBS | Arm 79 mph | |
| 60 YD 7.77 |
Tool Grade Scale
Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.
Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).
| Grade | Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description | High School (Ages 14-18) Description | 10 Yard Dash (seconds) | 40 Yard Dash (seconds) | 60 Yard Dash (seconds) | Home-1B LHH (seconds) | Home-1B RHH (seconds) | 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) | 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) | Broad Jump (inches) | Lateral Broad [LEFT] (inches) | Lateral Broad [RIGHT] (inches) | Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) | Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) | FB & Raw Velocity (mph) | Bat Exit Velocity (mph) | Catcher Release (seconds) |
| 10 | Poor | -----N/A----- | 2.50+ | 7.50+ | 10.50+ | 6.70+ | 6.80+ | 6.80+ | 6.80+ | 35- | 35- | 35- | 30- | 30- | 40- | 30- | 3.70+ |
| 12 | Well Below Avg | -----N/A----- | 2.40 | 7.40 | 10.00 | 6.40 | 6.50 | 6.60 | 6.60 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 42 | 35 | 3.50 |
| 15 | -----N/A----- | 2.35 | 7.30 | 9.75 | 6.10 | 6.20 | 6.40 | 6.40 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 38 | 3.25 | |
| 18 | Below Avg | -----N/A----- | 2.30 | 7.20 | 9.50 | 6.00 | 6.10 | 6.20 | 6.20 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 48 | 40 | 3.15 |
| 20 | Poor | 2.25 | 7.00 | 9.25 | 5.90 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 55 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 45 | 3.10 | |
| 22 | Near Avg | 2.15 | 6.50 | 9.00 | 5.80 | 5.90 | 5.85 | 5.85 | 60 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 50 | 3.00 | |
| 25 | Well Below Avg | 2.10 | 6.25 | 8.75 | 5.70 | 5.80 | 5.75 | 5.75 | 64 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 55 | 2.90 | |
| 28 | MS Average | 2.05 | 6.15 | 8.50 | 5.45 | 5.55 | 5.50 | 5.50 | 68 | 62 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 2.80 | |
| 30 | Below Avg | 2.00 | 5.95 | 8.25 | 5.40 | 5.50 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 74 | 64 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 63 | 62 | 2.70 | |
| 32 | Solid Avg | 1.95 | 5.80 | 8.00 | 5.20 | 5.30 | 5.10 | 5.10 | 78 | 68 | 68 | 80 | 80 | 67 | 65 | 2.60 | |
| 35 | Near Avg | 1.90 | 5.65 | 7.75 | 4.90 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 82 | 72 | 72 | 90 | 90 | 71 | 70 | 2.50 | |
| 38 | Above Avg | 1.88 | 5.45 | 7.50 | 4.80 | 4.90 | 4.95 | 4.95 | 86 | 74 | 74 | 100 | 100 | 75 | 75 | 2.40 | |
| 40 | HS Average | 1.85 | 5.25 | 7.40 | 4.70 | 4.80 | 4.90 | 4.90 | 93 | 76 | 76 | 110 | 112 | 79 | 80 | 2.25 | |
| 42 | Well Above Avg | 1.82 | 5.20 | 7.30 | 4.60 | 4.70 | 4.80 | 4.80 | 98 | 80 | 80 | 115 | 115 | 81 | 82 | 2.15 | |
| 45 | Solid Avg | 1.80 | 5.18 | 7.20 | 4.50 | 4.60 | 4.70 | 4.70 | 103 | 84 | 84 | 118 | 118 | 83 | 84 | 2.10 | |
| 48 | Excellent | 1.78 | 5.16 | 7.10 | 4.45 | 4.55 | 4.60 | 4.60 | 108 | 88 | 88 | 120 | 120 | 85 | 86 | 2.05 | |
| 50 | Above Avg | 1.76 | 5.14 | 7.05 | 4.40 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 113 | 92 | 92 | 125 | 125 | 86 | 88 | 2.00 | |
| 52 | Outstanding | 1.74 | 5.12 | 7.00 | 4.35 | 4.45 | 4.40 | 4.40 | 118 | 96 | 96 | 128 | 128 | 87 | 90 | 1.98 | |
| 55 | -----N/A----- | Well Above Avg | 1.72 | 5.10 | 6.95 | 4.30 | 4.40 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 123 | 100 | 100 | 130 | 130 | 88 | 92 | 1.95 |
| 58 | -----N/A----- | 1.70 | 5.05 | 6.90 | 4.25 | 4.35 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 128 | 104 | 104 | 135 | 135 | 89 | 94 | 1.93 | |
| 60 | -----N/A----- | Excellent | 1.68 | 5.00 | 6.85 | 4.20 | 4.30 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 133 | 106 | 106 | 138 | 138 | 90 | 95 | 1.90 |
| 62 | -----N/A----- | 1.66 | 4.95 | 6.80 | 4.15 | 4.25 | 4.15 | 4.15 | 138 | 108 | 108 | 140 | 140 | 91 | 96 | 1.88 | |
| 65 | -----N/A----- | Outstanding | 1.64 | 4.90 | 6.70 | 4.10 | 4.20 | 4.10 | 4.10 | 143 | 110 | 110 | 145 | 145 | 93 | 97 | 1.85 |
| 68 | -----N/A----- | 1.62 | 4.85 | 6.60 | 4.05 | 4.15 | 4.05 | 4.05 | 148 | 112 | 112 | 150 | 150 | 94 | 98 | 1.82 | |
| 70 | -----N/A----- | Superior | 1.60- | 4.80- | 6.50- | 4.00- | 4.10- | 4.00- | 4.00- | 150+ | 115+ | 115+ | 155+ | 155+ | 95+ | 99+ | 1.80- |
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ADVANCED SWING METRICS BY
The maximum speed of the bat's barrel during your swing, at a point 20% from the tip of the bat.
National Percentages By Competition Level Based on 2018 Swing Data – Millions of Swings Taken Nationally
Your Max Barrel Speed
| LEVEL | 50TH% | 90TH% | 99TH% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12U | 46.8 | 54.1 | 65.6 |
| 13U | 47.3 | 55.1 | 69.3 |
| 14U | 49.7 | 57.7 | 70.5 |
| 15U | 52.6 | 59.2 | 71.4 |
| 16U | 54.8 | 62.7 | 76.1 |
| 17U | 56.3 | 65.4 | 80.9 |
| 18U | 60.5 | 68.7 | 82.2 |
| D2/3/JUCO | 61.1 | 68.9 | 82.7 |
| D1 | 62.9 | 71.1 | 83.9 |
ADVANCED SWING METRICS BY
Maximum Acceleration captures how quickly a batter speeds up their swing from start until impact, and relates directly to the force and torque applied to the bat.
National Percentages By Competition Level Based on 2018 Swing Data – Millions of Swings Taken Nationally
Your Max Acceleration
| LEVEL | 50TH% | 90TH% | 99TH% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12U | 22.7 | 31.9 | 47.5 |
| 13U | 25.2 | 34.6 | 50.6 |
| 14U | 25.5 | 35.2 | 51.8 |
| 15U | 26.6 | 36.6 | 53.7 |
| 16U | 27.9 | 37.5 | 53.9 |
| 17U | 31.2 | 42 | 58.1 |
| 18U | 32.3 | 42 | 60.5 |
| D2/3/JUCO | 32.6 | 43.1 | 61.5 |
| D1 | 38.5 | 49.9 | 69.4 |
ADVANCED SWING METRICS BY
Impact Momentum is the amount of momentum in the bat when the bat makes contact with the ball. It is determined by barrel speed at impact, and the weight of the bat.
National Percentages By Competition Level Based on 2018 Swing Data – Millions of Swings Taken Nationally
Your Impact Momentum
| LEVEL | 50TH% | 90TH% | 99TH% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12U | 12 | 14.7 | 18.7 |
| 13U | 12.3 | 15.7 | 22 |
| 14U | 14 | 18.6 | 26.4 |
| 15U | 18.6 | 22.4 | 28.7 |
| 16U | 19.2 | 23.7 | 31.5 |
| 17U | 20.9 | 25.2 | 32.5 |
| 18U | 22.3 | 26.2 | 32.8 |
| D2/3/JUCO | 22.9 | 27.1 | 34.2 |
| D1 | 23.8 | 27.8 | 34.5 |
ADVANCED SWING METRICS BY
Trigger To Impact is the amount of time - measured in milliseconds - elapsed from the start of your forward bat motion to the moment of impact. SwingTracker measures Trigger To Impact from the instant the player begins accelerating the bat toward ball, until the precise moment of impact.
National Percentages By Competition Level Based on 2018 Swing Data – Millions of Swings Taken Nationally
Your Trigger To Impact (msec)
TRIGGER TO IMPACT
- Ages U10–14
- Good: 225
- Better: 200
- Elite: 175
- Ages U15–18
- Good: 210
- Better: 190
- Elite: 160
ADVANCED SWING METRICS BY
Distance In The Zone measures the length of the hitting zone along a line toward the pitcher. It is determined by the region 'swept' by the bat.
National Percentages By Competition Level Based on 2018 Swing Data – Millions of Swings Taken Nationally
Your Distance In The Zone (in)
DISTANCE IN THE ZONE
OPTIMAL RANGES BY AGE:
- Ages U10–14 Good is 29-32 in.
- Ages U15–18 Good is 31-34 in.
- College–Pro Good is 33-37 in.
ADVANCED SWING METRICS BY
Approach Angle is the angle/direction of your swing plane just prior to, and at the moment of impact.
National Percentages By Competition Level Based on 2018 Swing Data – Millions of Swings Taken Nationally
Your Approach Angle (deg°)
APPROACH ANGLE
OPTIMAL RANGES BY TYPE OF BATTER:
- U10–14 players learning to hit line-drives +6 to +10
- U15–18 players who want to hit line-drives +11 to +19
- U15–18 players power hitters who have strength & ability to hit deep +20 to +35