@austin_byford 
85
Velocity (max)
5/24/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
3B
Austin
Byford
Jennings County (HS) • IN
6' 4" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: 17U Southern Indiana Rawlings Tigers Velo
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 85
Velo Range
5/24/23
2155
Spin Rate (avg)
2/03/21
Changeup
75 - 77
Velo Range
1/29/23
1738
Spin Rate (avg)
2/03/21
Curveball
68 - 69
Velo Range
5/24/23
1813
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/22
Slider
63 - 66
Velo Range
2/03/21
1944
Spin Rate (avg)
2/03/21
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/29/23
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/29/23
285
Distance (max)
1/29/23
56
Sweet Spot %
1/29/23
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
1/29/23
68
Bat Speed (max)
1/29/23
13.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/29/23
33
Hard Hit %
1/29/23
7.54
60-yd
1/29/23
4.18
30-yd
1/29/23
1.78
10-yd
1/29/23
18.3
Run speed (max)
1/29/23
76
INF Velo
2/03/21
89
OF Velo
1/29/23
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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)
7.54
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.31
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
10.0
Hitting
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
285
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.1
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).
82.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
82
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.0
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.
Rawlings Tigers Scout Day
Jan 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Southern IN Rawlings Tigers Scout Day
Feb 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.9
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
82
Distance (avg)
179
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.5
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.
Rawlings Tigers Scout Day
Jan 29, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
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).
2123
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.
26.1
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).
66.8
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).
1767
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).
75.9
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).
1354
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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).
1834
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.
22.9
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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).
1813
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).
72.2
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).
1250
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
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).
2155
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.
28.4
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).
64.4
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).
1779
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).
69.5
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).
1738
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).
64.5
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).
1944
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).
Rawlings Tigers Scout Day
Jan 29, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 81.9
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,186
Spin Rate (max)
2,123
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
67.9
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 67.9
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,797
Spin Rate (max)
1,767
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
76.9
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,555
Spin Rate (max)
1,354
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 82.0
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,106
Spin Rate (max)
1,834
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.7
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 66.7
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,850
Spin Rate (max)
1,813
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.7
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 74.7
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,858
Spin Rate (max)
1,250
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Southern IN Rawlings Tigers Scout Day
Feb 3, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
77.9
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 77.6
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,275
Spin Rate (max)
2,155
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.4
Velocity (max)
63.0 - 65.4
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,829
Spin Rate (max)
1,779
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
65.9
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 65.6
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,963
Spin Rate (max)
1,944
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 70.5
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,875
Spin Rate (max)
1,738
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
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)
69.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.18
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.54
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.
Rawlings Tigers Scout Day
Jan 29, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.18
30-yd
7.54
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
1.87
RSI (max)
1.87
RSI (avg)
1,406
Jump Power (max)
23.9
Jump Height (max)
23.9
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Lanky, projectable
Delivery: Quick tempo with tall balance point. Slight inward turn. Lands slightly closed, finshes in an athletic stance
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action. Fast arm speed that works out front.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Good fastball command T2186, 2123 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Big shape with inconsistent command T1797, 1767 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Sinking action T1555, 1354 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Lanky, projectable
Hits: RHH. Tall stance with a vertical bat. Small load with a toe tap stride. Dives forward at contact. Level bat path. Heavy on the front foot.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 MPH. 285' max distance. Twitchy bat speed
Arm: RH. Loose and very quick
Defense: Athletic mover. Fields with two hands
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Austin Byford, Jennings County, 2024, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pound slim frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an active stance with a big load, then uses a quick stride. Quick bat speed. Level finish, rotational swing.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, developing footwork, packing exchange. Movements laterally were average.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Consistent arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.31 (60-yard).
Pitching: Fluid. Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.
FB: T78. 74-78 mph. Arm side accuracy, running action.
CB: 63-65 mph. Late action.
CH: 68-70 mph.
SL: 63-66 mph.