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21.1
Hand Speed (max)
6/18/24
CLASS OF 2026
OF
Cruise
Baker
Hartselle (HS) • AL
5' 8" • 155LBS
R/L • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: East Cobb Astros
5' 8" • 155LBSR/L • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: East Cobb Astros
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/18/24
16.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/17/25
71
Hard Hit %
6/17/25
97.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/18/25
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/17/25
342
Distance (max)
6/18/24
83
Sweet Spot %
7/26/22
6.91
60-yd
6/17/25
3.90
30-yd
6/17/25
1.70
10-yd
6/18/24
20.4
Run speed (max)
6/17/25
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
6/17/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
6/17/22
75 - 79
Velo Range
6/17/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 67
Velo Range
6/17/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
2022
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.5166
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).
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
342
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
165
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.6213
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).
84.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
146
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.4899
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.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
128
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 18, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
97.9
Exit Velocity (max)
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
95
Distance (avg)
211
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.8
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.
17.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.3
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.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.9
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.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 18, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.9
Hand Speed (max)
16.8
Hand Speed (avg)
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.11
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.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.27
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.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Swift
1.70
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.11
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
1.76
RSI (max)
28.9
Jump Height (max)
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.27
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
1.44
RSI (max)
29.2
Jump Height (max)
21.6
Jump Height (avg)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.22
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
2.00
RSI (max)
2.00
RSI (avg)
1,043
Jump Power (max)
28.0
Jump Height (max)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.99
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.91
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.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Vald
1.74
10-yd
3.90
30-yd
6.91
60-yd
20.4
Run speed (max)
1.13
RSI (max)
28.5
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
2024
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.
78.18
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.
77.91
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Yellowhammer State Games: Quick Hits, Outfielders - Jun 22, 2025
- PB South Alabama Showdown: Scout Blog - Feb 27, 2025
- 2025 Hartselle Tigers Team Preview - Feb 12, 2025
- North AL Preseason All-State: Quick Hits, Outfielders - Jan 22, 2025
- Alabama HS Team Preview: Muscle Shoals Trojans - Feb 13, 2024
- PBR Jr. Future Games: Team Alabama Preview - Jul 24, 2022
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Physical
2025
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6, 139-pounds. Smaller frame with lower half physicality.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, athletic stance. Controlled leg kick. Controlled violence in the swing. Manipulates the barrel with loads of bat speed. Gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.8 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-87 mph. Longer over the top slot.
Defense: Athletic and easy, fluid mover. Solid defensive actions.
ATH: 6.91 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.50 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 78.18 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6, 142-pounds. Athletic and leaner frame, strong.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright stance, easy load of the hands. Stays through contact very well, does not get cheated. Hammers balls to both gaps. 67.9 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-85 mph. Athletic arm, longer. Present strength.
Defense: Fields well, clean actions.
Vizual Edge: 77.01 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6, 155-pounds. Medium build, leaner and athletic with a higher waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup in the box, small toe-tap trigger. Explosive hands, creates some torque in the lower half. Multiple line drives in BP. 70.8 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 342' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-86 mph. Present arm strength, athletic arm.
Defense: Works through the ball well, mover in the OF. Covers ground.
ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.96 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.90 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6, 129-pounds. Leaner and athletic body. Can continue to add size to the frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow stance, small leg kick. Definite middle of the field approach, stays short to contact and works well through contact. 63.5 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 211' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Quicker, long arm action.
Defense: Solid glove presentation, works through the ball well.
ATH: 1.71 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-5, 131-pounds. Athletic, proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open stance. Direct path to contact. Handles the barrel to all fields. Line drive type approach. 64.3 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 286' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-77 mph. Longer, over the top slot.
Defense: Works through the ball well, solid footwork.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.20 max vertical.