@Slade_Hodges035 21
Hand Speed (max)
3/03/24
CLASS OF 2028
1B
OF
Slade
Hodges
Noblesville High School (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 185LBS
L/L • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls
6' 1" • 185LBS
L/L • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
3/03/24
10.4
Rot. Acc (max)
3/03/24
-
Hard Hit %
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/25
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/02/24
299
Distance (max)
2/22/25
70
Sweet Spot %
6/04/24
7.44
60-yd
2/22/25
4.10
30-yd
2/22/25
1.72
10-yd
2/22/25
18.4
Run speed (max)
2/22/25
67
INF Velo
2/22/25
67
OF Velo
3/03/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
64
Velocity (max)
7/04/24
62 - 63
Velo Range
7/04/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
58 - 59
Velo Range
7/04/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
11.7
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
290
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.3
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.
Preseason All-State: Freshman (Invite Only)
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Rising Stars Games
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
121
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.3
Exit Velocity (max)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
229
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
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.
17.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.0
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.
21.0
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.
64.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.7
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.
Preseason All-State: Freshman (Invite Only)
Feb 22, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.6
Bat Speed (max)
58.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.44
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
2025
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.
69.42
Pitch Ai
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Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with hands high and tight to start. Toe-tap timing mechanics with a moderate load into drive leg. Hands work back slightly in time with load. Head stays steady on the ball. Quick hands with some bat speed to pair.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-65 mph. Long arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fundamental footwork with sure hands.
ATH: 7.52 runner in the 60.