Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

1B
RHP

Kason
Johnson

Dutchtown (HS) • LA
6' 1" • 186LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Impact 2026
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22
Hand Speed (max)
9/30/23
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
10/30/22
19
Rot. Acc (max)
1/12/25
64
Hard Hit %
1/12/25
Power
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
1/12/25
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/05/24
330
Distance (max)
6/05/24
67
Sweet Spot %
6/05/24
Run
7.28
60-yd
6/05/24
4.10
30-yd
1/12/25
1.77
10-yd
1/12/25
18.8
Run speed (max)
1/12/25
Defense
81
INF Velo
9/30/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

85.1
Velocity (max)
1/12/25
83.5 - 85.1
Velo Range
1/12/25
2206
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25

Changeup

73 - 74
Velo Range
1/12/25
1957
Spin Rate (avg)
6/05/24

Curveball

70 - 72
Velo Range
1/12/25
2110
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25

Slider

72.1 - 75
Velo Range
6/05/24
2206
Spin Rate (avg)
6/05/24

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.36
Infield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
12.8
Infield Velocity
80.0
Infield Velocity
81.0
Infield Velocity
74.0
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Position
7.36
60-yard
79
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Impact Scout Day
Jun 5, 2024
Position
80
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Position
81
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Louisiana Fall ID
Oct 30, 2022
Position
74
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
94.4
Exit Velocity Avg
84.4
Distance Max
310
Distance Avg
175
Launch Angle Avg
17.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
86.0
Distance Max
330
Distance Avg
271
Launch Angle Avg
24.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
84.0
Distance Max
285
Distance Avg
253
Launch Angle Avg
26.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
79.4
Exit Velocity Avg
71.3
Distance Max
275
Distance Avg
228
Launch Angle Avg
29.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Impact Scout Day
Jun 5, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
271
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Louisiana Fall ID
Oct 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
79.4
Exit Velocity (max)
71.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2025
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
21.2
Bat Speed Max
69.0
Bat Speed Avg
65.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
21.1
Bat Speed Max
68.1
Bat Speed Avg
66.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.5
Bat Speed Max
69.1
Bat Speed Avg
65.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana Fall ID
Oct 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2206
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2110
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1780
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2137
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2201
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1838
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1957
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2206
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2018
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1735
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1826
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1651
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1569
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1767
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
83.5 - 85.1
Velo Range
83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,277
Spin Rate (max)
2,206
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
71.6
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 71.6
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,132
Spin Rate (max)
2,110
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
74.7
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 74.7
Velo Range
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,210
Spin Rate (max)
2,137
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
73.9
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 73.9
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,805
Spin Rate (max)
1,780
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Impact Scout Day
Jun 5, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 84.2
Velo Range
84.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,252
Spin Rate (max)
2,201
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
65.8
Velocity (max)
64.1 - 65.8
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,908
Spin Rate (max)
1,838
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
75.4
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 75.0
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,280
Spin Rate (max)
2,206
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
73.8
Velocity (max)
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,957
Spin Rate (max)
1,957
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 79.0
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,163
Spin Rate (max)
2,018
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
68.8
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 68.8
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,824
Spin Rate (max)
1,735
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Louisiana Fall ID
Oct 30, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.3
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 78.2
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,883
Spin Rate (max)
1,826
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.1
Velocity (max)
62.2 - 64.1
Velo Range
60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,759
Spin Rate (max)
1,651
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.8
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 69.8
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,800
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 %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 70.0
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,578
Spin Rate (max)
1,569
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2025
2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Louisiana Fall ID
Oct 30, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+

Pitching Velos

2025
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.5
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
70 - 72
CB
73 - 74
CH
74 - 75
SL
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Pitching
80
Max FB
76 - 79
FB
66 - 69
CB
Louisiana Fall ID
Oct 30, 2022
Pitching
78
Max FB
77 - 78
FB
62 - 64
CB
70 - 70
CH
69 - 70
SL

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.28
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.80
30 Yard Dash
4.17
60 Yard Dash
7.58
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.87
30 Yard Dash
4.37
60 Yard Dash
7.97
Top Speed (MPH)
Impact Scout Day
Jun 5, 2024
Swift
7.28
60-yd
16.9
Run speed (max)
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
7.58
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
Louisiana Fall ID
Oct 30, 2022
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.37
30-yd
7.97
60-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.77
30 Yard Dash
4.1
60 Yard Dash
7.37
Top Speed (MPH)
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Vald
1.77
10-yd
4.10
30-yd
7.37
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)

Vizual Edge

2025
Edge Score
69.15

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/12/25
Kason Johnson, Dutchtown (LA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Good uncommitted 2026 to follow this spring.
Body: 6-1, 186-pounds. Physical, durable.
Delivery: Middle of rubber, brings glove over head during a deliberate delivery, strides on line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing, high 3/4 release.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Located extremely well to both sides with good downward tilt. T2277, 2206 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. "11-5" shape, strikes. T2132, 2110 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. "10-4" shape, short bite, strikes. T2210, 2137 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Sells it well with fade. T1805, 1780 average rpm.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
1/12/25
Kason Johnson, Dutchtown (LA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Good uncommitted 2026 to follow this spring.
Body: 6-1, 186-pounds. Physical, durable.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, upright, modified leg kick load. Higher hand set, direct path down to the ball, level extension, swung with intent but stayed balanced, gap to gap power, best we've seen him look at the plate. 65.7 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Short, high 3/4.
Defense: Corner INF profile, looks most comfortable at 1B where he showed solid footwork and actions.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 69.15 Edge Score
9/30/23
Kason Johnson, Dutchtown (LA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic and durable.
Delivery: Starts in the middle of the rubber and stays there, gradual build up, brings glove over head and then back down, strides across body and finishes square to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path with a high 3/4 release.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. True through the zone, some arm-side run at times. T2163, 2018 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. "10-4" shape with average break and depth. T1824, 1735 average rpm.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
9/30/23
Kason Johnson, Dutchtown (LA), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic and durable.
Hit: RHH. Tall and narrow base with rhythm in his hands, uses a modified leg kick load and stride. Barrel works steep with a downward plane to contact and slightly uphill through extension, clipped some balls during BP with a steeper path at times, worked mostly up the middle and to the pull-side on a line during BP. 66 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.0 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: Starts high and plays higher in his stance, a little too patient, stays back a little long and could cut angles more, average hands and actions, corner INF profile, likely 1st base.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
10/30/22

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Tall and slender
Delivery: Starts in the middle of the rubber and stays there throughout a quick and deliberate delivery, strong front side, hides the ball well, finishes on-line to his target
Arm Action: RH. Short and quick arm path, releases from a 3/4 slot
FB: T78.3, 77-78 mph. Heavier FB with some life through the zone, stayed down in the zone for the most part T1883, 1826 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. "11-5" shape with average break and depth T1759, 1651 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Good depth and some lateral movement, more of a two-strike offering T1800, 1767 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Good sink and late fade to the arm side T1578, 1569 average rpm.

10/30/22

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Tall and slender
Hits: RHH. Starts in a slightly open, upright and balanced stance, uses a simple load and stride to get to center. Slightly uphill path to contact with some length at times, finishes uphill through extension, finishes tall, but balanced, worked gap to gap during BP
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 71.3 MPH. 275' max distance.
Arm: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 to low 3/4 release
Defense: Caught the ball clean and out front, showed average actions and footwork, moved OK laterally and on bounder play, Corner INF profile
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60.

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