Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

OF
RHP

Jaiden
Ponce

St Ignatius (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 175.1LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
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TrackMan Pitching
Pitching Velos
Swift
VALD
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
24
Hand Speed (max)
2/09/25
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/09/25
29.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/09/25
67
Hard Hit %
8/05/25
Power
99.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/09/25
93.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/09/25
373
Distance (max)
2/09/25
78
Sweet Spot %
2/04/23
Run
6.94
60-yd
2/09/25
3.82
30-yd
2/09/25
1.66
10-yd
8/05/25
19.6
Run speed (max)
2/09/25
Defense
-
INF Velo
93
OF Velo
2/09/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

91
Velocity (max)
2/09/25
84 - 91
Velo Range
2/09/25
2659
Spin Rate (avg)
2/09/25

Changeup

82.6 - 86.2
Velo Range
2/09/25
1796
Spin Rate (avg)
2/09/25

Curveball

75.9 - 82.2
Velo Range
2/09/25
2679
Spin Rate (avg)
2/09/25

Positional Tools

2025
2023
60 Yard Dash
6.94
Outfield Velocity
93.0
Power / Speed Score
14.4
60 Yard Dash
7.85
Outfield Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
10.6
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Position
7.27
60-yard
91
OF Velo
97
Exit Velo
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Position
6.94
60-yard
93
OF Velo
100
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Position
7.85
60-yard
76
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
99.7
Exit Velocity Avg
92.7
Distance Max
373
Distance Avg
215
Launch Angle Avg
16.2802
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
82.9
Exit Velocity Avg
66.3
Distance Max
291
Distance Avg
195
Launch Angle Avg
35.1817
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
92.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
99.7
Exit Velocity (max)
93.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
373
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.9
Exit Velocity (max)
66.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2025
2023
Hand Speed Max
24.0
Hand Speed Avg
22.5
Bat Speed Max
75.6
Bat Speed Avg
71.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
21.1
Bat Speed Max
70.8
Bat Speed Avg
67.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
90.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2536
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
29.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
79.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2178
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
84.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1796
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
89.2
Velocity (max)
84.9 - 87.8
Velo Range
87.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,700
Spin Rate (max)
2,504
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
81.6
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 80.9
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,489
Spin Rate (max)
2,028
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
90.5
Velocity (max)
84.3 - 90.5
Velo Range
87.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,825
Spin Rate (max)
2,659
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
82.9
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 82.2
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,719
Spin Rate (max)
2,679
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
87.5
Velocity (max)
82.6 - 86.2
Velo Range
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,958
Spin Rate (max)
1,796
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
87.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
79.2
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Pitching
89
Max FB
85 - 88
FB
78 - 81
CB
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Pitching
91
Max FB
84 - 91
FB
76 - 82
CB
83 - 86
CH

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.86
30 Yard Dash
4.29
60 Yard Dash
7.85
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.29
30-yd
7.85
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
0.99
RSI (max)
1.50
RSI (avg)
1,022
Jump Power (max)
23.6
Jump Height (max)
23.4
Jump Height (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.66
30 Yard Dash
3.82
60 Yard Dash
6.94
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Vald
1.66
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.27
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1.92
RSI (max)
24.1
Jump Height (max)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Vald
1.67
10-yd
3.82
30-yd
6.94
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
1.97
RSI (max)
19.4
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2025
2023
Edge Score
85.77
Edge Score
75.04

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

4/17/25

5. Jaiden Ponce, St. Ignatius (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Athletic with strength throughout, proportionate and projectable.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, quiet load and stride. Controlled intent, works on the barrel to the pull-side, easy bat-speed with some length through the zone. 73.6 mph bat speed with 24g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (93.1 avg.); 373-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 93 mph. Strong arm, long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Natural look, quick to the ball, played with body control, sure-handed.
Athletic Testing: 6.94 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.27 Edge Score.

 

2/13/25

+ OF/RHP Jaiden Ponce (St. Ignatius, 2026) was easily one of the day’s biggest winners on both sides of the ball. Listed at 5-foot-11, 175-pounds, Ponce has some loud tools across the board, starting with a 6.94 in the 60-yard dash. At the plate, the right-handed hitter showed some controlled intent while working on the barrel to the pull-side, reaching up to 100 mph for his max EV. He also showed off some premier arm-strength from the outfield, reaching up to 93 mph from a crowhop. Ponce showed intriguing upside on the mound as well. The athletic right-hander moves with ease and has a quick arm, running his fastball up to 91 mph with quality spin. His fastball sat 84-90 mph (T90.5), averaging 2659 RPM. He showed both a breaking ball (76-83 mph, avg. 2679 RPM) and a changeup (82-87 mph), though his feel for offspeed was inconsistent in this look. Regardless, the combination of athleticism, arm speed, and fastball life makes him a follow moving forward. He’s a name to check in on this spring during high school play or at summer events.

2/09/25

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic with strength throughout, proportionate and projectable.
Delivery: High leg lift with tuck and coil, clean mover down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 84-91 mph. Mostly straight out of the hand, firm, carry through the zone. T2825, 2659 average rpm.
CB: 76-82 mph. High spin, developing feel, mostly straight. T2719, 2679 average rpm.
CH: 83-86 mph. Mostly straight, firm out of the hand. T1958, 1796 average rpm.

2/04/23

Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Projectable frame, with room to grow.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, long leg-hang stride. Flashed quick hands, stays on-plane, sprayed contact to all fields.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 66.3 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Choppy footwork, steady hands, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60. 

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Physical

2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
175.1
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
175.1
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)