@HudsonSmith2026 
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
1/21/25
CLASS OF 2026
C
RHP
Hudson
Smith
Needles (HS) • CA
5' 10" • 156.3LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Needles Bandits
5' 10" • 156.3LBSR/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Needles Bandits
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
65.1
Bat Speed (max)
1/21/25
10.9
Rot. Acc (max)
1/21/25
-
Hard Hit %
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/21/25
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/21/25
273
Distance (max)
1/21/25
29
Sweet Spot %
1/21/25
7.53
60-yd
1/21/25
4.19
30-yd
1/21/25
1.88
10-yd
1/21/25
18.5
Run speed (max)
1/21/25
73
INF Velo
1/21/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
1/21/25
74.2 - 80.3
Velo Range
1/21/25
1995
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/25
Changeup
70 - 72
Velo Range
1/21/25
1406
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/25
Curveball
69.8 - 70.4
Velo Range
1/21/25
2121
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/25
Positional Tools
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.53
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
11.5
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
102
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
3.0899
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.
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 1
Jan 21, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
102
Distance (avg)
273
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.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.7
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.
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 1
Jan 21, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
65.1
Bat Speed (max)
61.7
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).
80.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
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).
1995
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.
25.6
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).
70.2
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).
2121
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).
71.1
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).
1406
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).
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 1
Jan 21, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 80.3
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,311
Spin Rate (max)
1,995
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.4
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 70.4
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,557
Spin Rate (max)
2,121
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
71.8
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 71.8
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,440
Spin Rate (max)
1,406
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.53
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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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: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 156-pounds.
Delivery: Stays stacked. Good ground connection. Tempo and stride stay consistent. Smooth through finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose and effective.
FB: T80, 74-80 mph. Can be heavy. Possible effectiveness elevated. T2311, 1995 average rpm.
CB: 70-70 mph. Developing depth with late action. Possible out pitch. T2557, 2121 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Getting feel for competitive location. T1440, 1406 average rpm.
ATH: 7.53 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.50 max vertical.