@A_Kightlinger99 
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
8/17/25
CLASS OF 2027
OF
RHP
Austin
Kightlinger
Northside (HS) • AL
5' 11" • 163.8LBS
L/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Excel Blue Wave National
5' 11" • 163.8LBSL/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Excel Blue Wave National
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
77.1
Bat Speed (max)
1/12/25
17.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/17/25
63
Hard Hit %
6/17/25
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/17/25
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/17/25
362
Distance (max)
8/17/25
75
Sweet Spot %
6/17/25
6.90
60-yd
7/23/25
3.83
30-yd
7/23/25
1.66
10-yd
8/17/25
20.4
Run speed (max)
7/23/25
89
INF Velo
5/17/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
89.2
Velocity (max)
7/23/25
84 - 88
Velo Range
5/17/25
2394
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25
Changeup
76 - 79.1
Velo Range
1/12/25
2127
Spin Rate (avg)
8/17/25
Curveball
75 - 75
Velo Range
1/12/25
2314
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25
Slider
74 - 75
Velo Range
8/17/25
2337
Spin Rate (avg)
8/17/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
13.6
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
362
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.0984
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).
84.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
289
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
143
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.2273
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.
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
291
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games (Class of 2027)
Jul 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
95.8
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: Excel
May 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
130
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 12, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Excel Scout Day
May 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
289
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.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.4
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.
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Future Games (Class of 2027)
Jul 23, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 12, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
77.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
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).
89.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
2172
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.
26.0
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).
71.8
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).
1986
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).
74.0
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).
1956
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
Slider
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).
2108
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
85.0
Velocity (max)
81.8 - 84.0
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,373
Spin Rate (max)
2,252
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.8
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 74.8
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,340
Spin Rate (max)
2,337
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.0
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 73.0
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,141
Spin Rate (max)
2,127
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Future Games (Class of 2027)
Jul 23, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
89.2
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 87.1
Velo Range
83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,263
Spin Rate (max)
2,095
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.0
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 73.2
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,221
Spin Rate (max)
2,051
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.3
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 75.3
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,917
Spin Rate (max)
1,867
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 82.4
Velo Range
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,295
Spin Rate (max)
2,165
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
73.3
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 72.5
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,190
Spin Rate (max)
1,912
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
77.7
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 74.5
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,191
Spin Rate (max)
1,903
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 12, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
88.3
Velocity (max)
85.0 - 87.7
Velo Range
83.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,504
Spin Rate (max)
2,394
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.8
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,354
Spin Rate (max)
2,314
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.6
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 74.6
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,256
Spin Rate (max)
2,251
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.3
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 79.1
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,263
Spin Rate (max)
2,056
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
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.4
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.6
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.05
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.83
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.9
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.
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Vald
1.66
10-yd
3.87
30-yd
6.96
60-yd
19.9
Run speed (max)
1.32
RSI (max)
20.5
Jump Height (max)
Future Games (Class of 2027)
Jul 23, 2025
Vald
1.66
10-yd
3.83
30-yd
6.90
60-yd
20.4
Run speed (max)
1.88
RSI (max)
23.4
Jump Height (max)
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Vald
1.72
10-yd
3.92
30-yd
7.01
60-yd
19.9
Run speed (max)
0.99
RSI (max)
22.2
Jump Height (max)
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 12, 2025
Vald
1.72
10-yd
3.95
30-yd
7.10
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
0.94
RSI (max)
21.9
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.
82.18
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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.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 164-pounds. Athletic and proportional build.
Delivery: Clean and athletic actions, repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Late action to the arm side with some occasional sink. T2373, 2252 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Late with tight spin. Difficult to see out of the hand. T2340, 2337 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Identical slot and arm action as the fastball. Disappears from RH bats. T2141, 2127 average rpm.
ATH: 6.96 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 164-pounds. Athletic and proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Taller stance, slightly open with natural handset. Athletic, quicker swing with some lag in the barrel. Mostly pull side approach with present power to the pull side. 65.1 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 362' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-89 mph. Plenty of carry from a higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean and effortless with the feet. High level skills with the glove.
ATH: 6.96 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.50 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 82.18 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 167-pounds. Proportional build, can continue to add size/strength.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery. Athletic movements with ability to repeat.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, athletic arm action with good quickness.
FB: T85, 78-82 mph. Some tailing action with glove-side command. T2295, 2165 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. More 11-5 break with vertical depth. T2190, 1912 average rpm.
CH: 70-75 mph. Tons of diving action with some late sink. Uses to both-sided hitters. T2191, 1903 average rpm.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 167-pounds. Proportional build, can continue to add size/strength.
Hit: LHH. Upright, athletic stance. Controlled leg kick. Good balance with strong feel for the barrel. Mostly line-drive approach with some ability to lift. Quality barrel awareness.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 mph. 351' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph. Lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works from the ground up well, east actions.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 74.05 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 161-pounds. Leaner frame, athletic.
Delivery: Clean actions down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Mostly straight with some natural sink. T2504, 2394 average rpm.
CB: 75-75 mph. Tight spin, quality 11/5 shape. T2354, 2314 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Firm breaker. Quality seconday offering. Located down in the zone. T2256, 2251 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, plays the same out of the hand. T2263, 2056 average rpm.
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 161-pounds. Leaner frame, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow stance with a medium leg kick. Uphill path, hands worked through contact. 69.2 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 266' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Athletic arm with strength, accurate.
Defense: Fluid, clean actions.
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 72.76 Edge Score