@d_ward10 20.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/24
CLASS OF 2026
OF
2B
Drew
Ward
Sacred Heart-Griffin (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Extreme Elite 16u Springfield
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Extreme Elite 16u Springfield
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/21/24
13.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/24
10
Hard Hit %
2/21/24
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/24
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/24
319
Distance (max)
2/21/24
30
Sweet Spot %
2/21/24
7.23
60-yd
2/21/24
-
30-yd
1.71
10-yd
2/21/24
18.5
Run speed (max)
2/21/24
78
INF Velo
2/21/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
6/28/24
78 - 82
Velo Range
6/28/24
2083
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/24
Changeup
77.4 - 78.5
Velo Range
2/21/24
1800
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/24
Slider
71.2 - 72.2
Velo Range
2/21/24
2124
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/24
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
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
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.
12.6
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
129
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.2336
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
129
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.3
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
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).
2083
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.
25.8
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
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).
1800
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).
71.7
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).
2124
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).
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 81.6
Velo Range
80.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,192
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
72.4
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 72.2
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,300
Spin Rate (max)
2,124
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
78.6
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 78.5
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,910
Spin Rate (max)
1,800
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.23
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.
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
77.29
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Ward stands in an intriguing frame at 6-foot, 170-pounds with athleticism and projection still to come. He gave an upside look on the mound, showing a loose, athletic delivery with a long, clean arm action, producing fastball’s in the upper-70s to lower-80s, touching 83 mph once. Ward also showed a curveball with sharp 11/5 actions at times, sitting in the low-70s. In the box, the right-handed hitter showed his ability as an all-round hitter. Leading off a game with a bunt single where he flew down the line beating the throw with ease. Ward would then in the same game barreled a ball over the left field fence for a home run. The swing is a simple balanced attack that is made with quick strong hands that drive through baseball. He also showed rhythm and approach at the plate working counts and fighting until he got the pitch he could drive. With these performances on both sides of the field, Ward is a name-to-follow in the state’s 2026 class.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0, 173-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Athletic mover, slightly uptempo, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. 2S: Plays with arm-side run, locates to the arm-side. 4S: Mostly straight actions, plays clean out of the hand. T2192, 2083 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Short, late bite. 10/4 shape, thrown with intent. Has feel for the glove-side. T2300, 2124 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Circle-change. Plays with arm-side fade. Flashes downer action. T1910, 1800 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0, 173-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, weight on outside of his knees, controlled and repeatable stride. Downhill path, looks to stay on top of the baseball, elevates with authority to pull-side. 68.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid footwork, has some bounce, sure-handed, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.