Prep Baseball Report
Ronin Ketchum
Ronin Ketchum

CLASS OF 2028

RHP
SS

Ronin
Ketchum

Fort Smith Northside (HS) • AR
6' 2" • 222LBS
S/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: SBA Bolts American

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
2/24/26
84.1 - 86.1
Velo Range
2/15/26
2388
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25

Changeup

79 - 80
Velo Range
2/15/26
1958
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25

Curveball

71.2 - 73.1
Velo Range
2/15/26
2134
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25

Slider

69 - 78
Velo Range
2/15/25
1938
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Power
99
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/26
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/26
366
Distance (max)
2/15/26
83
Sweet Spot %
2/15/26
Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/26
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/26
20.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/25
50
Hard Hit %
2/15/26
Run
7.70
60-yd
2/15/26
4.25
30-yd
2/15/26
1.75
10-yd
2/15/25
17.8
Run speed (max)
2/15/26
Defense
76
INF Velo
2/15/25
78
OF Velo
2/15/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2026
2025
60 Yard Dash
7.70
Infield Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
12.9
Infield Velocity
76.0
Outfield Velocity
78.0

Hitting

2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
99.0
Exit Velocity Avg
85.4
Distance Max
366
Distance Avg
239
Launch Angle Avg
21.8957
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
94.6
Exit Velocity Avg
84.8
Distance Max
324
Distance Avg
206
Launch Angle Avg
18.3308
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Arkansas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 15, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
99.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
366
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
20.7
Hand Speed Avg
19.0
Bat Speed Max
77.3
Bat Speed Avg
67.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
18.8
Bat Speed Max
70.3
Bat Speed Avg
65.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Arkansas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 15, 2026
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2295
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2072
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
79.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1705
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Sinker
Velocity Avg
84.4
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
2295
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2388
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2134
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1958
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1938
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Arkansas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 15, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
86.1
Velocity (max)
84.1 - 86.1
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,318
Spin Rate (max)
2,295
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
73.1
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.1
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,273
Spin Rate (max)
2,072
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
79.7
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 79.7
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,724
Spin Rate (max)
1,705
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
84.5
Velocity (max)
84.4 - 84.5
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,306
Spin Rate (max)
2,295
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
82.9 - 85.0
Velo Range
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,472
Spin Rate (max)
2,388
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
67.2
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 67.2
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,211
Spin Rate (max)
2,134
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
78.4
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 77.6
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,185
Spin Rate (max)
1,938
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
75.2
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 75.2
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,968
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
79.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.5
2026 AAA Season
Feb 24, 2026
Pitching
87
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
71 - 73
CB
72 - 75
SL
Arkansas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 15, 2026
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 86
FB
71 - 73
CB
79 - 80
CH
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
65 - 67
CB
73 - 75
CH
69 - 78
SL

Game Performance

2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.82
30 Yard Dash
4.25
60 Yard Dash
7.7
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.75
Vertical Jump
Arkansas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 15, 2026
Vald
1.83
10-yd
4.25
30-yd
7.70
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
0.63
RSI (max)
18.1
Jump Height (max)
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Vald
1.75
10-yd
18.3
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
2025
Edge Score
72.82
Edge Score
73.18

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/15/25
Ronin Ketchum, Northside (AR), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Tall physical build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing with some recoil.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Some strikes, high spin, keeps its plane. T2472, 2388 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, sharp 1/7 shape. T2211, 2134 average rpm.
SL: 69-78 mph. Some strikes, feel for moderate spin, rolling right to left break. T2185, 1938 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Some strikes, arm side fade. T1968, 1958 average rpm.
ATH: 1.75 in the 10 yard split. 18.30 max vertical.
2/15/25
Ronin Ketchum, Northside (AR), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Tall physical build.
Hit: RHH. Tall relaxed setup with feet even, weight centered, and active hands. Uses a short leg lift trigger gaining some ground forward. Long flat path through the zone, some barrels, present power. 65.5 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. OF-78 mph.
Defense: Deliberate actions defensively.
ATH: 1.75 in the 10 yard split. 18.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 73.18 Edge Score

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Physical

2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Arkansas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 15, 2026
Physical - Athlete
6' 2"
Ht
222.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Physical - Athlete
6' 1"
Ht
220.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)