@AustinPounds5 
87
Velocity (max)
9/16/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
3B
Austin
Pounds
LSU-Eunice JC
Archbishop Hannan (HS) • LA
6' 3" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Knights Knation 17u American
Archbishop Hannan (HS) • LA
6' 3" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Knights Knation 17u American
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84.6 - 86
Velo Range
9/16/23
2019
Spin Rate (avg)
9/16/23
Changeup
76.4 - 77
Velo Range
9/16/23
1746
Spin Rate (avg)
9/16/23
Curveball
70.3 - 72.4
Velo Range
9/16/23
1947
Spin Rate (avg)
9/30/23
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2023
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
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).
1942
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.
23.1
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).
71.0
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).
1896
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).
75.6
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).
1627
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).
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 84.1
Velo Range
82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,901
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
71.1
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.1
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,137
Spin Rate (max)
1,947
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
75.8
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 75.5
Velo Range
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,647
Spin Rate (max)
1,567
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Louisiana Senior Games
Sep 16, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.0
Velocity (max)
84.6 - 86.0
Velo Range
86.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,089
Spin Rate (max)
2,019
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
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 72.4
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,917
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
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
77.0
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 77.0
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,819
Spin Rate (max)
1,746
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
2023
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.8
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 LHSAA Division II Non-Select and Select Playoff Predictions - Apr 18, 2024
- Prep Baseball Louisiana: Diamond Notes (Week 1) - Feb 28, 2024
- 2024 Team Preview: Archbishop Hannan High School - Feb 17, 2024
- Commitment Q&A: Austin Pounds - Jan 10, 2024
- Louisiana Picks To Click: Right-Handed Pitchers - Dec 21, 2023
- PBR Louisiana 2024 State Rankings Update: Uncommitted Follows - Nov 17, 2023
- PBR Louisiana 2024 State Rankings Update: Risers - Nov 16, 2023
- PBR Louisiana State Rankings Update: 2024 Class (November 2023) - Nov 15, 2023
- Louisiana State Games: Pitcher Reports (Upperclass) - Nov 1, 2023
- 2023 PBR Louisiana State Games: Preview Story - Sep 27, 2023
- Louisiana Senior Games: Quick Hits - Sep 19, 2023
- Louisiana Senior Games - Stats Story - Sep 18, 2023
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B One of the top uncommitted 2024 RHP's in the state.
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Projectable with long limbs.
Delivery: Starts in middle of rubber and stays there throughout a smooth and controlled delivery, strides on-line and finishes over his front side with hips and shoulders square to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing with a high 3/4 release.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Some arm-side sink and run, plays best down in the zone. T2017, 1901 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. "11-5" shape with average break and good depth. T2137, 1947 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Really good feel with late fade, comfortable landing to RHH and LHH. T1647, 1567 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B One of the state's top uncommitted RHP's.
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Tall and projectable with long limbs.
Delivery: Starts on 1B side of rubber and stays there, controlled and repeatable delivery, high left lift, strides on line and finishes square to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm swing with a 3/4 release.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Good life through the zone with some arm-side run at times, control over command, did a good job of keeping FB down. T2089, 2019 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Has the makings to be a possible swing & miss pitch in the future, can land for strikes as well, "10-4" shape. T1917, 1862 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Tunnels well off FB and has good feel for his CH with late fade, has confidence to land vs. both RHH & LHH. T1819, 1746 average rpm.