22.9
Hand Speed (max)
11/08/25
CLASS OF 2029
3B
OF
Buck
Shepherd
West Laurens (HS) • GA
6' 0" • 201.1LBS
L/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: Legacy 15U - Black
6' 0" • 201.1LBSL/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: Legacy 15U - Black
Rankings
2029 National
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2029 State
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Best Of Stats
80.7
Bat Speed (max)
11/08/25
23.4
Rot. Acc (max)
1/10/26
67
Hard Hit %
11/08/25
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
11/08/25
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/08/25
380
Distance (max)
11/08/25
73
Sweet Spot %
1/10/26
-
60-yd
4.20
30-yd
1/10/26
1.83
10-yd
1/10/26
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
1/10/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75
Velocity (max)
10/10/25
72 - 75
Velo Range
10/10/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
62 - 64
Velo Range
10/10/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2026
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).
79.0
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
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
356
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.2867
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).
97.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
380
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
213
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.0569
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
261
Distance (avg)
356
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Fall Campus Tour Games: Georgia
Nov 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
380
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
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.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.7
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Fall Campus Tour Games: Georgia
Nov 8, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
80.7
Bat Speed (max)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.2
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.
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Physical
2026
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.
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: 3B/OF
Body: 6-0, 203-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Level stance with leg kick. Level hands in the box that create easy juice to the pull-side. Impressive raw power while staying short to the baseball and getting the barrel out front. Comfortable swings with easy two-hand finish. 73.7 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 91.6 mph. 380' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: INF - Fluid mover at the position with good footwork; displays athletic range to both sides and gets the ball out of the glove with good arm action.