@JacksonButtz 87.2
Velocity (max)
4/27/25
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
C
Jackson
Buttz
Ballard High School (HS) • IA
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Iowa Prospects 17-18U
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Iowa Prospects 17-18U
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
85.5 - 87.1
Velo Range
4/27/25
2249
Spin Rate (avg)
4/27/25
Changeup
79 - 81
Velo Range
4/27/25
1754
Spin Rate (avg)
4/27/25
Curveball
71 - 75
Velo Range
4/27/25
2186
Spin Rate (avg)
4/27/25
Slider
68.7 - 72.3
Velo Range
4/27/25
2305
Spin Rate (avg)
4/27/25
81.9
Exit Velocity (max)
9/04/24
66.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/23/22
197
Distance (max)
10/23/22
63
Sweet Spot %
10/23/22
17.8
Hand Speed (max)
10/23/22
60.7
Bat Speed (max)
10/23/22
7.9
Rot. Acc (max)
10/23/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.77
60-yd
9/04/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
9/04/24
2.20 - 2.32
Pop Time
9/04/24
Positional Tools
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.35 - 2.63
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
197
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
147
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.2193
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.
IA Scout Day- Iowa Prospects
Sep 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.9
Exit Velocity (max)
60.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
134
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Fall Review
Oct 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
74.3
Exit Velocity (max)
66.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
197
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.3
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.
PBR IA Fall Review
Oct 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
17.8
Hand Speed (max)
16.5
Hand Speed (avg)
60.7
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
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).
2249
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.
26.1
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).
72.8
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).
2186
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).
80.0
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).
1754
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).
70.6
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).
2305
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
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).
2092
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).
61.1
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).
1945
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).
64.3
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).
1319
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).
IA Preseason ID- Central Iowa
Apr 27, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
87.2
Velocity (max)
85.5 - 87.1
Velo Range
87.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,334
Spin Rate (max)
2,249
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
74.8
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 74.7
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,289
Spin Rate (max)
2,186
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
72.3
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 72.3
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,417
Spin Rate (max)
2,305
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.9
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 80.8
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,825
Spin Rate (max)
1,754
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR IA Fall Review
Oct 23, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
69.9
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 69.9
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,125
Spin Rate (max)
2,092
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.3
Velocity (max)
60.1 - 62.1
Velo Range
59.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,134
Spin Rate (max)
1,945
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.2
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 65.2
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,422
Spin Rate (max)
1,319
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2025
2022
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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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.
IA Preseason ID- Central Iowa
Apr 27, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Delivery: RH- impressive overall bullpen, long lean athletic frame, ball jumps out of hand well, arm action is clean and loose, higher end projectable athlete on the mound.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. T2334, 2249 average rpm.
CB: 71-75 mph. T2289, 2186 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. T2417, 2305 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. T1825, 1754 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Delivery: Square setup, tuck and turn over rubber, lands inline to plate with stiff legs.Body: 5-8, 115-pounds.
Defense: 2.35-2.63 pop times. C - 63.00 mph. Solid direction through plate, longer exchange, has accuracy to bag.
Hit: RHH. Wider square stance, quiet load, short to contact with elevated path, pull approach with avg. fly ball contact to pull side of field.
Power: 74.3 mph exit velocity during bp.
Run: 8.72 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: RH. Compact two-piece arm action.
FB: T69.9, 69-70 mph. Slight cutting action
CB: 60-62 mph. 12/6 with larger break
CH: 63-65 mph. Downhill plane with inconsistent action.