22.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/09/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
Grant
McFarden
Valparaiso (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 190LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Great Lakes
6' 0" • 190LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Great Lakes
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/09/24
24.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/23/25
63
Hard Hit %
2/23/25
97.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/23/25
88.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/24/25
358
Distance (max)
6/24/25
75
Sweet Spot %
3/11/23
6.97
60-yd
2/23/25
3.81
30-yd
2/23/25
1.60
10-yd
2/23/25
19.5
Run speed (max)
2/23/25
71
INF Velo
5/05/22
77
OF Velo
3/11/23
77
C Velo
2/23/25
2.04 - 2.15
Pop Time
3/09/24
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.02
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.04 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.17 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
10.5
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
358
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
206
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6336
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).
94.2
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).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
138
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.0885
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).
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
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).
182
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.4773
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).
78.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
256
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
100
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.6741
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 24, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
88.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
358
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Great Lakes Preseason ID
Feb 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
97.4
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason Preview
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
138
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
210
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Great Lakes Rising Stars ID
May 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
100
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.6
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.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.1
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.
Great Lakes Preseason ID
Feb 23, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
63.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason Preview
Mar 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.13
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.
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Swift
7.53
60-yd
16.3
Run speed (max)
2.33
RSI (max)
2.33
RSI (avg)
1,339
Jump Power (max)
26.7
Jump Height (max)
26.7
Jump Height (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.6
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.81
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.97
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.
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Grant McFarden, Valparaiso High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean build, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts balanced with hands high and back in stance. Load coil into back hip with a hover stride gaining efficient hip separation in swing. Hands work back in time with load. Strong back hip rotation. Rotational athlete with an athletic lower half resulting in good bat speed. 70.6 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 273' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Quick, short arm action from an over the top slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.15 pop times. Fundamental footwork out of the crouch. Decent exchange ability in delivery to 2B.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60.
Grant McFarden, Valparaiso High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry, athletic
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall, balanced stance. Hands start pre-loaded and has a controlled forward move - lands in a good spot to hit. Barrel works slightly uphill to match plane. Some gap-to-gap strength, more to come with added strength.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, quick arm from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.12 pop times. (C) - Quick feet & exchange on throws to 2B, allows for quicker pop times despite developing arm strength. Shows the ability to catch out of multiple stances with abv-avg hip mobility. Sure handed receiver - flashes ability to steal bottom of the zone strike. Overall, solid actions behind the dish.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
Grant McFarden, Valparaiso High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry, athletic
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall, balanced stance. Hands start pre-loaded and has a controlled forward move - lands in a good spot to hit. Barrel works slightly uphill to match plane. Some gap-to-gap strength, more to come with added strength.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, quick arm from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.12 pop times. (C) - Quick feet & exchange on throws to 2B, allows for quicker pop times despite developing arm strength. Shows the ability to catch out of multiple stances with abv-avg hip mobility. Sure handed receiver - flashes ability to steal bottom of the zone strike. Overall, solid actions behind the dish.
Position Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic
Hit: RHH. Wider stance. Weight shifts to the back leg during load. Compact load with a toe tap stride. Loose, level swing. Quick hands with a tight turn of the barrel. Line drive type.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. OF-77 mph. Short arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.32 pop times. (OF) - Average footwork, firm hands, natural exchange. (C) - Consistent footwork, soft hands, clean exchnage. Flexible setup with above avg. receiving skills
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.