Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

1B
LHP

Hudson
Hardesty

Lawrence (HS) • KS
6' 0" • 180LBS
L/L • 16yr 3mo
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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
VALD
Vizual Edge
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/09/25
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/09/25
19.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/09/25
20
Hard Hit %
6/04/24
Power
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/09/25
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/04/24
318
Distance (max)
2/09/25
70
Sweet Spot %
6/13/23
Run
7.85
60-yd
6/04/24
4.17
30-yd
2/09/25
1.80
10-yd
2/09/25
17.2
Run speed (max)
6/04/24
Defense
75
INF Velo
6/04/24
74
OF Velo
5/06/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

80
Velocity (max)
6/06/24
73 - 80
Velo Range
6/06/24
2087
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24

Changeup

72.9 - 74.3
Velo Range
8/03/24
1951
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24

Curveball

64 - 65
Velo Range
2/09/25
2244
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24

Slider

63.9 - 66.8
Velo Range
8/03/24
2058
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
Infield Velocity
73.0
Infield Velocity
75.0
60 Yard Dash
8.17
Infield Velocity
72.0
Outfield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
10.3

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
94.6
Exit Velocity Avg
82.1
Distance Max
318
Distance Avg
150
Launch Angle Avg
13.6848
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.2
Exit Velocity Avg
82.1
Distance Max
317
Distance Avg
154
Launch Angle Avg
13.0477
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
84.2
Exit Velocity Avg
74.7
Distance Max
265
Distance Avg
188
Launch Angle Avg
22.2555
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
109
Distance (avg)
166
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Rising Stars Position Player Showcase
May 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
189
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
22.7
Bat Speed Max
76.6
Bat Speed Avg
76.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
19.5
Bat Speed Max
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
68.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
18.8
Bat Speed Max
70.2
Bat Speed Avg
66.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
76.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2074
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1915
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1745
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2036
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1743
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1835
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
64.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1907
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
71.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2023
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
58.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1768
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
64.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1725
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
78.0
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 78.0
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,151
Spin Rate (max)
2,074
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
64.9
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 64.9
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,985
Spin Rate (max)
1,915
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
72.2
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 71.9
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,788
Spin Rate (max)
1,745
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Central Region Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.7
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 78.9
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,134
Spin Rate (max)
2,020
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
66.8
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 66.8
Velo Range
61.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,824
Spin Rate (max)
1,787
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.5
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 74.3
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,971
Spin Rate (max)
1,827
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
76.1
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 76.1
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,167
Spin Rate (max)
2,087
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
65.0
Velocity (max)
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,244
Spin Rate (max)
2,244
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
66.3
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 65.8
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,098
Spin Rate (max)
2,058
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.9
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 71.8
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,000
Spin Rate (max)
1,951
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
74.9
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,114
Spin Rate (max)
2,032
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
62.8
Velocity (max)
61.7 - 62.8
Velo Range
60.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,684
Spin Rate (max)
1,577
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
61.1
Velocity (max)
1,542
Spin Rate (max)
1,542
Spin Rate (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.4
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 68.4
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,744
Spin Rate (max)
1,693
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.3
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 72.4
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,193
Spin Rate (max)
2,023
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
66.3
Velocity (max)
55.4 - 63.8
Velo Range
57.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,864
Spin Rate (max)
1,768
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
65.9
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 65.9
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,848
Spin Rate (max)
1,725
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
2024
2023
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
61.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
64.5
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Pitching
78
Max FB
70 - 78
FB
64 - 65
CB
71 - 72
CH
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Pitching
75
Max FB
74 - 75
FB
62 - 63
CB
68 - 68
CH
61 - 61
SL
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Pitching
73
Max FB
70 - 72
FB
55 - 62
CB
63 - 66
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.81
30 Yard Dash
4.27
60 Yard Dash
7.85
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.84
30 Yard Dash
4.41
60 Yard Dash
8.17
Top Speed (MPH)
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.27
30-yd
7.85
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.44
30-yd
15.7
Run speed (max)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.46
30-yd
8.26
60-yd
16.2
Run speed (max)
Rising Stars Position Player Showcase
May 6, 2023
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.41
30-yd
8.17
60-yd
16.3
Run speed (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.8
30 Yard Dash
4.17
RSI
Vertical Jump
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Vald
1.80
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
1.05
RSI (max)
20.2
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2024
Edge Score
53.97

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/09/25
Hudson Hardesty, Lawrence (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Sturdy build.
Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a high leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 70-78 mph. Moderate spin, mostly strikes, arm side run. T2151, 2074 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Some strikes, sharp 11/5 shape. T1985, 1915 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Mostly strikes, arm side fade. T1788, 1745 average rpm.
ATH: 1.80 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.20 max vertical.
2/09/25
Hudson Hardesty, Lawrence (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Sturdy build.
Hit: LHH. Tall slightly open setup with a balanced base, weight starting centered, and active hands. Uses a short leg lift trigger working back to even and gaining some ground forward. Long flat path through the zone, some barrels, present power. 75.9 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-73 mph.
Defense: Calculated actions defensively.
ATH: 1.80 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.20 max vertical.
2/11/24
Hudson Hardesty, Lawrence (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-9, 176-pounds. High-wasted, developing frame.
Delivery: Works exclusively from the stretch. Hands low at set position. Tall balance point, drops and drives down the mound. Lands with toes closed.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action. 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. T2114, 2032 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Loopy, 11/5 shape. T1684, 1577 average rpm.
SL: 61-61 mph. T1542, 1542 average rpm.
CH: 68-68 mph. Some fade. T1744, 1693 average rpm.
ATH: 1.83 and 4.44 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.00 max vertical.
2/11/24
Hudson Hardesty, Lawrence (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-9, 176-pounds. High-wasted, developing frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, upright stance with some knee bend. Hands high by head. Coils well into back hip, hands load back and down. Short leg kick to stride. Flat, direct path to contact. High finish. Elevated ball pullside.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 166' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-70 mph. Long, 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Reliable hands. Two hand gather to transfer. Feel for footwork around the bag. Moves well laterally.
ATH: 1.83 and 4.44 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.00 max vertical.
6/13/23

Hudson Hardesty, Lawrence (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery with some knee bend. Closed toe landing, shoulders stay on plane.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm swing from hihg 3/4 release.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. Four-seam type. T2193, 2023 average rpm.
CB: 55-64 mph. 11/5 action. T1864, 1768 average rpm.
CH: 63-66 mph. Limits spin, some ASR. T1848, 1725 average rpm.
ATH: 8.26 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.46 10 and 30 yard splits.

6/13/23

Hudson Hardesty, Lawrence (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, even base in the box. Hands start up and come down at load with slight bat wrap. Flat path to contact. Elevated balls to the pull-side. 66.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 265' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-72 mph. OF-71 mph. High 3/4 arm action with longer release.
Defense: Glove plays out front in the outfield, clean exchange to release. Feel around the bag with clean two-hand gather at 1B.
ATH: 8.26 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.46 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

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Physical

2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
180.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 9"
Ht
175.9
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)