@herd_justin 24.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/17/26
CLASS OF 2028
3B
SS
Justin
Herd
Etowah (HS) • GA
6' 0" • 189.4LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: CBA Scout 16U
6' 0" • 189.4LBSR/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: CBA Scout 16U
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
77.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/17/26
7.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/17/26
64
Hard Hit %
1/17/26
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
1/17/26
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/17/26
365
Distance (max)
1/17/26
73
Sweet Spot %
1/17/26
8.30
60-yd
1/17/26
4.46
30-yd
1/17/26
1.83
10-yd
1/17/26
16.0
Run speed (max)
1/17/26
73
INF Velo
1/17/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
1/17/26
75.8 - 77.3
Velo Range
1/17/26
2314
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/26
Changeup
74.7 - 76.3
Velo Range
1/17/26
2252
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/26
Curveball
68.1 - 75.5
Velo Range
1/17/26
2151
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/26
Slider
-
Velo Range
2245
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/26
Positional Tools
2026
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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).
73.0
Hitting
2026
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
365
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.6013
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.
LakePoint Preseason ID
Jan 17, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
277
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.0
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.
LakePoint Preseason ID
Jan 17, 2026
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
77.2
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
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).
2314
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.
30.2
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).
71.6
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).
2151
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).
75.4
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).
2252
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).
69.9
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).
2245
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).
LakePoint Preseason ID
Jan 17, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 77.3
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,345
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 %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
76.6
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 75.5
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,426
Spin Rate (max)
2,151
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
69.9
Velocity (max)
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,245
Spin Rate (max)
2,245
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.3
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 76.3
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,267
Spin Rate (max)
2,252
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2026
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
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.
4.46
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.3
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.
LakePoint Preseason ID
Jan 17, 2026
Vald
1.83
10-yd
4.46
30-yd
8.30
60-yd
16.0
Run speed (max)
1.33
RSI (max)
21.3
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
65.28
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Physical
2026
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.