76
Velocity (max)
6/09/23
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
3B
James
Ward
Opelika (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 220LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
5' 10" • 220LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
71 - 76
Velo Range
6/09/23
1663
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/25
Changeup
68 - 69
Velo Range
6/09/23
1614
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/25
Curveball
61.8 - 65.9
Velo Range
7/01/25
1975
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/25
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
7/01/25
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/01/25
259
Distance (max)
7/01/25
63
Sweet Spot %
7/01/25
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
7/01/25
64.1
Bat Speed (max)
7/01/25
15.7
Rot. Acc (max)
7/01/25
-
Hard Hit %
8.44
60-yd
7/01/25
4.62
30-yd
7/01/25
1.95
10-yd
7/01/25
16.0
Run speed (max)
7/01/25
77
INF Velo
7/01/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
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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).
77.0
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
192
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.1264
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 Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.7
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 Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
64.1
Bat Speed (max)
60.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1663
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1975
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1614
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Birmingham Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 74.4
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,732
Spin Rate (max)
1,663
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.9
Velocity (max)
61.8 - 65.9
Velo Range
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,057
Spin Rate (max)
1,975
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.3
Velocity (max)
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,614
Spin Rate (max)
1,614
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2025
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.95
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.62
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.44
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.
Birmingham Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Vald
1.95
10-yd
4.62
30-yd
8.44
60-yd
16.0
Run speed (max)
1.90
RSI (max)
13.9
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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.
43.0
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Physical
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.