@ajneargarder 21.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/23
CLASS OF 2025
SS
OF
AJ
Neargarder
Zion-Benton (HS) • IL
5' 7" • 130LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Puma Baseball Academy
5' 7" • 130LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Puma Baseball Academy
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2025 National
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Best Of Stats
64
Bat Speed (max)
10/16/22
18.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/04/23
-
Hard Hit %
80
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/23
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/23
272
Distance (max)
2/04/23
50
Sweet Spot %
2/04/23
7.43
60-yd
10/16/22
4.20
30-yd
2/04/23
1.86
10-yd
2/04/23
17.5
Run speed (max)
2/04/23
78
INF Velo
2/04/23
82
OF Velo
2/04/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
2/04/23
75 - 78
Velo Range
2/04/23
2142
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Changeup
69.7 - 72.3
Velo Range
2/04/23
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Curveball
63.8 - 64.4
Velo Range
10/16/22
2271
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Slider
65 - 66
Velo Range
2/04/23
2415
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.2
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.43
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
10.4
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
272
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
197
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.0
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).
77.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
243
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
150
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.2
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.
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.0
Exit Velocity (max)
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.2
Exit Velocity (max)
72.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.6
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.
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
61.1
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
17.5
Hand Speed (max)
16.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
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).
2142
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.
28.0
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).
63.8
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).
2271
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).
70.7
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).
1923
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).
65.2
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).
2353
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).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
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).
2033
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.
27.3
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).
64.0
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).
2246
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).
69.7
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).
1758
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).
65.1
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).
2415
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).
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 78.0
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,142
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
63.9
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 63.9
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,391
Spin Rate (max)
2,271
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.9
Velocity (max)
64.5 - 65.9
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,385
Spin Rate (max)
2,353
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
73.1
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 72.3
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,993
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.0
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.5
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,105
Spin Rate (max)
2,033
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.6
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 64.4
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,277
Spin Rate (max)
2,246
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
65.3
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 65.3
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,453
Spin Rate (max)
2,415
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.6
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 70.6
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,014
Spin Rate (max)
1,758
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ 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
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
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ 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.
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.8
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
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.
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
1.95
RSI (max)
1.95
RSI (avg)
1,021
Jump Power (max)
25.6
Jump Height (max)
25.5
Jump Height (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.43
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
1.98
RSI (max)
1.98
RSI (avg)
923
Jump Power (max)
23.7
Jump Height (max)
22.7
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2023
2022
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.
78.25
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.
77.2
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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Neargarder is listed at 5-foot-7, 130-pounds. Neargarder is a quick twitch mover at the plate and showcased the ability to drive the ball through the middle of the field and the pull side gap. Defensively, Neargardner is an athletic mover on the infield with a quick first step and pairs it with clean hands that can make plays. While in the outfield he works through the ball and topped at 82 mph on his hardest throw home. Also ran his fastball up 79.4 mph with feel to spin a breaking ball that averaged 2,271 rpm, too.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Athletic with some projection remaining
Delivery: Some tempo, online tuck, online land, medium leg swing finish, fluid, rhythmic.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing, online, up on time, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Feel to spot low in the zone, slight running action to the armside. T2246, 2142 average rpm.
CB: 64-64 mph. Big 11/5 two plane breaker, sharp, command to the lower part of the zone. T2391, 2271 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Sharp two plane breaker, slurvy, feel to spot glove side. T2385, 2353 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Throws with sell, late fade and depth. T1993, 1923 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Athletic with some projection remaining
Hits: RHH. Stock, athletic set up. Small gather back to balanced hitting postion, quick hands, long through ball, drives balls to middle and pull side.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 MPH. 272' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.OF-82 mph. INF: 3/4 slot with carry, accurate OF: 3/4 slot with accuracy.
Defense: INF: Fluid feet working through the baseball, shows athletic and quick first step, clean hands. OF: Works through ball into crow hop with directional finish through target.
Vizual Edge: 78.25 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Wiry, compact frame, room to add strength.
Delivery: Athletic leg-lift into a coiled balance point, maintains bend in the back-knee while striding down the mound, shoulders work uphill, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Finish through the zone with arm-side action. T2105, 2033 average rpm.
CB: 64-64 mph. Sharp, downer shape, 11/5. T2277, 2246 average rpm.
SL: 65-65 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2453, 2415 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Fades to the arm-side, kept down. T2014, 1758 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, bat wrap load, high back elbow, closed stride. Balanced swing, lets the ball travel, minimal wasted movement and repeats. Uses the middle of the field.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. OF - 79 mph. Long arm draw from the glove, finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid defender, plays low to the ground, clean release.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.