@jasonballard05 
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
3/28/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
Jason
Ballard
Homewood-Flossmoor (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Rhino
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/28/21
16.3
Rot. Acc (max)
3/28/21
-
Hard Hit %
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/02/22
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/03/24
304
Distance (max)
10/02/22
70
Sweet Spot %
10/02/22
6.59
60-yd
10/03/24
3.85
30-yd
10/02/22
2.22
10-yd
10/02/22
25.2
Run speed (max)
10/02/22
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
10/03/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2024
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.59
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.90
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.14
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
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.
11.9
Hitting
2024
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.4
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).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
304
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
225
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.1
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).
85.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
194
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.1
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.
PBR IL: South Suburban College Scout Day
Oct 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rhino Scout Day
Sep 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
70.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.4
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.
19.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.8
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 IL: South Suburban College Scout Day
Oct 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Rhino Scout Day
Sep 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.22
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.85
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.90
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Swift
2.22
10-yd
3.85
30-yd
6.90
60-yd
25.2
Run speed (max)
2.06
RSI (max)
2.06
RSI (avg)
1,589
Jump Power (max)
26.5
Jump Height (max)
25.8
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
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.
67.43
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6-foot-1, 180-pound frame, lean with long legs and a high waist. Well above-average athlete, cruising to a 6.59 in the 60. Easy right-handed swing, stays flat through the zone, worked mostly up the middle of the field and showed the ability to take it the other way, topped out at 90 mph for his EV. Athletic mover in the outfield, fluid footwork with bounce, soft hands, moves well into crow hop, topped at 87 mph.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, controlled load with a short stride. Easy, quick hands through the zone, flat path with some pop off the bat.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy, clean actions, gets behind the baseball and plays through with rhythm.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced setup, smooth load, small leg kick, rhythm. Fluid rhythm, uphill, line drive swing, hands take direct path to ball, gap to gap approach.
Power: 84.98 max exit velocity, averaged 70.78 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot, accurate with carry.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, quick, clean exchange, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.