Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

RHP
SS

Thadd
Royal

Irwin County (HS) • GA
5' 11" • 174LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Carolina Prime
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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitching Velos
Swift
VALD
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Comments
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

90.2
Velocity (max)
6/04/24
87 - 90
Velo Range
6/04/24
2083
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24

Changeup

77 - 78
Velo Range
5/24/25
1950
Spin Rate (avg)
1/19/25

Curveball

72 - 75
Velo Range
10/11/24
2108
Spin Rate (avg)
1/19/25

Slider

71.3 - 74.4
Velo Range
6/04/24
2413
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24
Power
95
Exit Velocity (max)
1/19/25
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/04/24
356
Distance (max)
6/04/24
60
Sweet Spot %
6/04/24
Hitting
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/04/24
78.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/04/24
26.6
Rot. Acc (max)
1/19/25
50
Hard Hit %
6/04/24
Run
-
60-yd
3.89
30-yd
1/19/25
1.65
10-yd
1/19/25
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
88
INF Velo
6/04/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2025
2024
Infield Velocity
84.0
Infield Velocity
88.0

Hitting

2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
95.0
Exit Velocity Avg
80.1
Distance Max
310
Distance Avg
87
Launch Angle Avg
1.8314
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.7
Exit Velocity Avg
87.8
Distance Max
356
Distance Avg
293
Launch Angle Avg
27.1394
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
87
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
293
Distance (avg)
356
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
25.7
Hand Speed Avg
24.1
Bat Speed Max
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
68.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
26.3
Hand Speed Avg
25.2
Bat Speed Max
78.5
Bat Speed Avg
73.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Blast - Hitting
25.7
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
78.5
Bat Speed (max)
73.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1950
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2108
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1950
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2166
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
90.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
88.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2083
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2413
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
85.2
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 84.6
Velo Range
83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,093
Spin Rate (max)
1,950
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
68.4
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 68.4
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,163
Spin Rate (max)
2,108
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.5
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 73.2
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,211
Spin Rate (max)
2,166
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
74.7
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 74.6
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,027
Spin Rate (max)
1,950
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
90.2
Velocity (max)
87.1 - 89.7
Velo Range
89.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,213
Spin Rate (max)
2,083
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
75.0
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 74.4
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,533
Spin Rate (max)
2,413
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

2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.1
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.1
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
73.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.5
National Program Invitational (NPI)
Jun 5, 2025
Pitching
84
Max FB
80 - 84
FB
71 - 73
CB
70 - 70
CH
Prep Baseball Showdown
May 30, 2025
Pitching
84
Max FB
79 - 83
FB
71 - 74
CB
State Games of Georgia
May 24, 2025
Pitching
88
Max FB
84 - 87
FB
72 - 75
CB
77 - 78
CH
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
65 - 68
CB
74 - 75
CH
70 - 73
SL
Prep Baseball Fall Classic
Oct 11, 2024
Pitching
86
Max FB
82 - 85
FB
72 - 75
CB

Game Performance

2024
10 Yard Dash
1.70
30 Yard Dash
3.93
60 Yard Dash
7.06
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2024
Swift
1.70
10-yd
3.93
30-yd
7.06
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
0.73
RSI (max)
27.5
Jump Height (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.65
30 Yard Dash
3.89
RSI
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Vald
1.65
10-yd
3.89
30-yd
0.93
RSI (max)
26.1
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2025
2024
Edge Score
75.54
Edge Score
56.47

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/19/25
Thadd Royal, Irwin County (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 174-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth, balanced stride with good extension.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, longer action in a lower three-quarters slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. True sinker with good arm-side run. T2093, 1950 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. 11/5 shape that creates good depth and horizontal break alike. T2163, 2108 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Above-average sweep with feel to land consistently in-zone. T2211, 2166 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Good depth and fade. T2027, 1950 average rpm.
1/19/25
Thadd Royal, Irwin County (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 174-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with toe tap, hands level above shoulder. Quick to contact with level path, some line drive power. 68.1 mph bat speed with 24 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. 3/4 arm with quick release.
Vizual Edge: 75.54 Edge Score
6/04/24
Thadd Royal, Irwin County High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Starts tall, internally rotates at the hips, and sinks into the back leg as he works down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action. High 3/4 slot with some present arm speed.
FB: T90, 87-90 mph. Good bit of sink and run to the bottom of the zone. Turbo sink, jumps on guys. T2213, 2083 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Tight spin, sweeper shape with lots of it. T2533, 2413 average rpm.
ATH: 7.06 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.50 max vertical.
6/04/24
Thadd Royal, Irwin County High School (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed off stance Gets hands back and lets them work throught with speed 73.1 mph bat speed with 21 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 356' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-88 mph. 3/4 slot, short arm action
Defense: Works through the ball, presents the glove early, athletic actions
ATH: 7.06 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.50 max vertical.

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Physical

2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
174.3
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
175.3
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)