@dez17baseball 23.3
Hand Speed (max)
9/28/25
CLASS OF 2028
OF
2B
Desmond
Ruffin
James Clemens (HS) • AL
5' 8" • 147.7LBS
L/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: Atlanta Braves Scout 15U
5' 8" • 147.7LBSL/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: Atlanta Braves Scout 15U
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
9/28/25
20.7
Rot. Acc (max)
1/17/26
63
Hard Hit %
1/17/26
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
9/28/25
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/17/26
310
Distance (max)
9/28/25
29
Sweet Spot %
7/02/24
6.71
60-yd
7/02/24
3.78
30-yd
9/28/25
1.64
10-yd
9/28/25
20.6
Run speed (max)
9/28/25
69
INF Velo
7/02/24
77
OF Velo
1/17/26
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C Velo
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Positional Tools
2026
2025
2024
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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).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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
2026
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
126
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.9216
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).
93.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
133
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
33.3779
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).
88.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
209
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.2231
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.
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
208
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Alabama Fall ID
Sep 28, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
133
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Huntsville Rising Stars ID
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.3
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.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.3
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.
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North Alabama Fall ID
Sep 28, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.71
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.88
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.
1.64
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.78
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.76
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.
North Alabama Fall ID
Sep 28, 2025
Vald
1.64
10-yd
3.78
30-yd
6.76
60-yd
20.6
Run speed (max)
1.95
RSI (max)
23.5
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
2025
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.
64.11
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.
68.73
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Physical
2026
2025
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/2B
Body: 5-8, 148-pounds. "Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size."
Hit: LHH. Hands start lower., "Neutral set up in the stance, balanced." Occasional lift in the swing., Small leg lift into the swing. 67.3 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 208' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-77 mph. Longer arm path., Still developing strength.
Defense: Fields clean., Stays low when fielding.
ATH: 1.68 and 3.88 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 64.11 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 144-pounds. Leaner build, athletic. More room for additional size.
Hit: LHH. Even and balanced stance. Lower hand set. Small leg lift into the swing, developing strength at the plate. Middle to pull side round of BP. 66.3 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 74.6 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-75 mph. Longer arm with developing strength, throws on a line.
Defense: Moves well in the outfield, clean when fielding.
ATH: 6.76 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.78 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.50 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.73 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-7, 132-pounds. Leaner frame, long limbed. Athletic.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, active hands with some rhythm. Pull side power with prersent bat speed, present power at the plate.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-69 mph. OF-71 mph. Longer arm with throws on a line.
Defense: Clean actions when fielding. Good glove presenttion.
ATH: 6.71 runner in the 60.