@Ford_Sparkman 21.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
1B
Ford
Sparkman
Decatur Heritage Christian (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 205LBS
L/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Viper Baseball Academy
5' 10" • 205LBS
L/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Viper Baseball Academy
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/21/23
13.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/21/23
11
Hard Hit %
6/21/23
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/23
73
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/23
233
Distance (max)
6/21/23
67
Sweet Spot %
6/21/23
8.39
60-yd
7/28/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
6/21/23
-
OF Velo
62
C Velo
7/28/21
2.39 - 2.49
Pop Time
7/28/21
Positional Tools
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.39
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.39 - 2.49
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
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.
9.5
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.4
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.
Birmingham Open
Jun 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
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.
65.6
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.
Birmingham Open
Jun 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
76.45
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Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 205-pounds. Sturdy, bigger and strong frame.
Hit: . Even set up in the stance, small leg lift. Looks lift at times in the swing, middle and opposite field round of BP. 65.6 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 233’ max distance.
Arm: RH. Strong arm, short slot.
Defense: Moves well around the bag.
Run: 8.47 runner in the 60.