Uncommitted Spotlight: OF Marcus Ward
August 29, 2025
With the fall season on the horizon we are going to begin to look at some of the top players in the 2026 class still on the market. Many of these players we have been following over the last 2-3 years and know they can contribute at the next level. Check back everyday for a new player highlight.
Scouting Report
Big-time speed on display from the uncommitted sophomore on Saturday. It started early when Ward expanded the zone to catch a barrel at his shins and proceeded to drive it over the RF head for a triple. An impressive sub 12 seconds from home-to-third reaching top speed extremely quick out of an electric first step. Ward would show the present plus speed again, beating out an infield single at 4.02 H-1st. The outfielder uses an all-fields approach at the plate where the speed can thrive and create havoc on the base paths. There are tools for Ward to profile a high-level glove across the outfield as well with above-average range and good routes that are both backed by the foot speed.
Marcus Ward, Kings Ridge Christian (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall/slightly open setup. On-plane swing, aggressive lower half. 72.6 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 286' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-78 mph. Long arm action, gets his backside through his throws.
Defense: Shows a good glove and moves well in the OF.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/1B Some of the best swing mechanics, athleticism in his class.
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. present athleticism with a shorter, wiry frame
Hits: LHH. stays loose with creates leverage through impact with quick hand and bat speed, will need to find ways to extend time barrel is in the zone, but with added strength and maturity with hi approach, this will be simple combined with his obvious athleticism
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 MPH. 279' max distance. finds himself underneath pitches on occasion, but those misses will turn into real power with more strength as he ages
Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. shorter action with quick arm speed, more strength and carry will come
Defense: quiet and confident on his feet
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/1B Some of the best swing mechanics, athleticism in his class.
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. present athleticism with a shorter, wiry frame
Hits: LHH. stays loose with creates leverage through impact with quick hand and bat speed, will need to find ways to extend time barrel is in the zone, but with added strength and maturity with hi approach, this will be simple combined with his obvious athleticism
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 MPH. 279' max distance. finds himself underneath pitches on occasion, but those misses will turn into real power with more strength as he ages
Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. shorter action with quick arm speed, more strength and carry will come
Defense: quiet and confident on his feet
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.