@wIlliamhous17 
91
Velocity (max)
8/05/25
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
RHP
William
Houston
Stagg (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 153LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
6' 0" • 153LBSR/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
Rankings
2026 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2026 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88 - 90
Velo Range
8/05/25
1971
Spin Rate (avg)
8/05/25
Changeup
79 - 82
Velo Range
8/05/25
1625
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Slider
74 - 76
Velo Range
3/01/25
2245
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/24
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/24
289
Distance (max)
2/19/24
40
Sweet Spot %
2/19/24
22
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/24
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/24
13.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/24
-
Hard Hit %
7.37
60-yd
2/19/24
-
30-yd
1.76
10-yd
2/19/24
18.2
Run speed (max)
2/19/24
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
2/19/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2024
Sign in to view rankings 
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
289
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.0534
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
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.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.7
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
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).
1946
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.
21.9
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).
80.1
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).
1491
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).
74.3
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).
2068
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).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
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).
1882
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.
22.5
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).
73.2
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).
1625
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).
69.3
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).
2245
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
90.5
Velocity (max)
88.1 - 89.8
Velo Range
87.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,296
Spin Rate (max)
1,971
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
71.9
Velocity (max)
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,025
Spin Rate (max)
2,025
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.8
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 81.7
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,636
Spin Rate (max)
1,523
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
89.0
Velocity (max)
88.4 - 89.0
Velo Range
87.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,927
Spin Rate (max)
1,851
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
76.2
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.8
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,240
Spin Rate (max)
2,076
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
80.6
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 80.6
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,532
Spin Rate (max)
1,465
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.0
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 84.5
Velo Range
82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
1,882
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
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 70.5
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,283
Spin Rate (max)
2,245
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.2
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 74.2
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,154
Spin Rate (max)
1,625
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
2025
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
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.37
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.
70.94
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois Signing Day: Ohio Valley Outlook - Nov 21, 2025
- 2025 Illinois State Games RHP Analysis: Class of 2026 - Oct 1, 2025
- Class of 2026 Rankings Update - Aug 27, 2025
- Illinois State Games: Teams 11-20 Takeaways - Aug 20, 2025
- 2025 Illinois State Games: Pitching Data Dive - Aug 13, 2025
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 7, 2025
- 2026 Rankings Update: Newcomers - Apr 18, 2025
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Takeaways - Mar 7, 2025
- Lockport Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 9, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - May 7, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 23, 2024
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
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.
Verbally committed to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.
RHP William Houston (Stagg, 2026) is a wiry, 6-foot, 153-pound frame. Houston gave one of the more interesting outings on the mound Wednesday afternoon. The right-hander worked through two innings, striking out three and allowing only two hits. On the mound, he works from a staggered setup, working down the mound, with a high leg kick. The arm works loose and whippy, from a ¾ slot. Dealing with a three-pitch mix, the fastball was sitting 88-91mph, life through the zone with 18.7 IVB, the slider was lower 70s, with a sweeper profile, -18.1 inches of horizontal movement, and the changeup was 79-82 mph with a similar profile to the fastball. In-game a great mover on the mound, filling up the zone, relying on the fastball. As Houston continues to develop his secondaries and fill into the frame, he will be an arm to know throughout Illinois.
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-11, 146.4-pounds. Compact, wiry frame with some athleticism present.
Delivery: Staggered setup, works down the mound with a high leg kick, loose and easy, highly projectable.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy, clean, 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 88-90 mph. Firm with life through the zone, slight cut. T2296, 1971 average rpm.
SL: 72-72 mph. Sweeper shape with slight vert. T2025, 2025 average rpm.
CH: 79-82 mph. Similar profile to FB. T1636, 1523 average rpm.
RHP William Houston (Stagg, 2026) stands in an athletic frame with plenty of room for added strength at 5-foot-11, 148-pounds. He’s an athletic mover with a shorter, quick arm path, consistently throwing his fastball at 88-89 mph. He showed confidence in a low-70s breaking ball that played with sharp, 10/4 shape at times, averaging -16.5 inches of HM and -0.7 inches of IVB. He threw his 79-81 mph changeup with fastball intent, showing confidence to work low in the zone, and the pitch played with heavy fade. Houston will be a name to see in-game this spring after an impressive bullpen at last weekend’s event.
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, clean mover, small leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Plays firm through the zone. T1927, 1851 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. 11/5 shape, plays with depth. T2240, 2076 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Plays with heavy fade and depth, feel to land. T1532, 1465 average rpm.
RHP William Houston (Stagg, 2026) will be a high-follow prospect moving forward. Listed at 5-foot-9, 145-pounds, Houston is a clean/fluid mover down the mound with a clean and projectable arm action, which should only get better as he continues to add on strength. His fastball worked in the 82-84 mph range, topping out at 85 mph with carry and late run that jumps through the zone. His slider projects as an out-pitch, playing at 68-70 mph with the ability to locate, possessing depth and slurvy action. His final offering was a changeup with heavy run to his arm-side, showing well above-average feel, especially for his age. High-upside arm who’s best days are still ahead of him.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Proportional, athletic build.
Delivery: Side steps into level leg lift, uphill shoulders; fluid mover, square to target, athletic finish. Easy effort.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, loose from a high 3/4 slot with arm speed out front.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Rise/run type fastball that jumps from the hand; some late action. T2139, 1882 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape with feel to spin, locate. Out-pitch potential. T2283, 2245 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Thrown with intent; arm-side action, fade. Advanced feel for age. T2154, 1625 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, high leg-kick, hangs foot into a long stride, hands rock back and drop slightly into path. Uphill bat path, fly ball contact to the middle part of the field. 66.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Easy, short, compact arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick first step, easy mover, some range over the shoulder.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.