Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

RHP
1B

Ricky
Hillard

Minnetonka (HS) • MN
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Excelsior Legion

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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
VALD
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

86
Velocity (max)
3/15/25
82.8 - 85.2
Velo Range
3/15/25
2256
Spin Rate (avg)
3/15/25

Changeup

65.3 - 71.2
Velo Range
10/06/24
2020
Spin Rate (avg)
10/06/24

Curveball

66 - 68
Velo Range
3/15/25
2006
Spin Rate (avg)
3/15/25

Slider

61.5 - 63.3
Velo Range
8/29/23
1540
Spin Rate (avg)
8/29/23
Power
88
Exit Velocity (max)
6/26/24
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/24/25
338
Distance (max)
6/24/25
80
Sweet Spot %
6/24/25
Hitting
23
Hand Speed (max)
3/15/25
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
6/24/25
16.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/24/25
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.21
60-yd
6/24/25
4.02
30-yd
6/24/25
1.76
10-yd
6/24/25
19.2
Run speed (max)
6/24/25
Defense
80
INF Velo
6/24/25
79
OF Velo
8/29/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
Infield Velocity
80.0
60 Yard Dash
7.26
Infield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
12.1
Infield Velocity
77.0
Outfield Velocity
79.0
MN Fall ID- Twin Cities
Oct 6, 2024
Position
7.35
60-yard
79
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2027 Grads)
Jun 26, 2024
Position
7.26
60-yard
74
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Scout Day- Pitch 2 Pitch
Aug 29, 2023
Position
77
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
87.9
Exit Velocity Avg
82.4
Distance Max
338
Distance Avg
276
Launch Angle Avg
26.4607
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.0
Exit Velocity Avg
74.0
Distance Max
283
Distance Avg
213
Launch Angle Avg
32.4358
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.8
Exit Velocity Avg
69.6
Distance Max
286
Distance Avg
219
Launch Angle Avg
36.6471
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MN State Games (2027 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
294
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
261
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MN Fall ID- Twin Cities
Oct 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.8
Exit Velocity (max)
71.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2027 Grads)
Jun 26, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Scout Day- Pitch 2 Pitch
Aug 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.8
Exit Velocity (max)
69.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
219
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
21.5
Bat Speed Max
65.2
Bat Speed Avg
63.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
21.5
Bat Speed Max
63.5
Bat Speed Avg
61.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
MN State Games (2027 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2027 Grads)
Jun 26, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2256
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2006
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1918
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2077
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1888
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
2006
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
72.1
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
1896
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Sinker
Velocity Avg
77.7
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
1928
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2191
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
62.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1791
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
62.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1540
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
75.8
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
2109
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
86.0
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 85.2
Velo Range
84.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,353
Spin Rate (max)
2,256
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
67.8
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 67.8
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
2,006
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
72.1
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 71.1
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,060
Spin Rate (max)
1,918
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
MN Fall ID- Twin Cities
Oct 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.0
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 81.0
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,238
Spin Rate (max)
2,124
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
68.1
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 67.9
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,041
Spin Rate (max)
1,932
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.7
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 71.2
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,218
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 - Cutter
73.7
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 73.5
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,963
Spin Rate (max)
1,896
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
79.4
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 79.4
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,987
Spin Rate (max)
1,928
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2027 Grads)
Jun 26, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 78.1
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,286
Spin Rate (max)
2,064
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)
61.5 - 64.9
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,836
Spin Rate (max)
1,778
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.4
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 66.4
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,154
Spin Rate (max)
1,976
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Scout Day- Pitch 2 Pitch
Aug 29, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.9
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 78.6
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,272
Spin Rate (max)
2,191
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
63.4
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 63.3
Velo Range
61.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,571
Spin Rate (max)
1,540
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
63.7
Velocity (max)
62.0 - 63.6
Velo Range
62.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,952
Spin Rate (max)
1,791
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
77.0
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.9
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,150
Spin Rate (max)
2,109
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

2024
2023
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+

Pitching Velos

2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.8
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Pitching
86
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
66 - 68
CB
69 - 71
CH
MN Fall ID- Twin Cities
Oct 6, 2024
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
64 - 68
CB
65 - 71
CH
71 - 74
CT
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2027 Grads)
Jun 26, 2024
Pitching
79
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
61 - 65
CB
65 - 66
CH

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.79
30 Yard Dash
4.13
60 Yard Dash
7.46
Top Speed (MPH)
PBR MN Scout Day- Pitch 2 Pitch
Aug 29, 2023
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.46
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.76
30 Yard Dash
4.02
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
MN State Games (2027 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Vald
1.76
10-yd
4.02
30-yd
7.21
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
1.20
RSI (max)
20.6
Jump Height (max)
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Vald
1.77
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.25
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
0.92
RSI (max)
21.9
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

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Notes

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Comments

6/24/25
Ricky Hillard, Minnetonka (MN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 179-pounds.
Hit: RHH. square stance with heavy crouch, stands up to swing, active hand load with inconsistent timing, spray contact overall.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.
Defense: Athletic prep stance, quick to ball, flips hips well, hands work, above average arm
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.60 max vertical.
3/15/25
Ricky Hillard, Minnetonka (MN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Standard start, square steps to controlled leg lift, gets deep in back leg down slope, lands inline.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, drives elbow back, flips up early, on time w/ seperation, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. T2353, 2256 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. T2139, 2006 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. T2060, 1918 average rpm.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical.
3/15/25
Ricky Hillard, Minnetonka (MN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base and balanced Shoulder load, small stride, lands open, stiff movements, hands work down and flat through contact, middle approach, average barrel contact 62.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.0 mph. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.
Defense: Average movements, balanced setup to field, average hands, makes routine play
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical.
10/06/24
Ricky Hillard, Minnetonka (MN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 166.2-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid start, high leg kick, small drop and coil in back hip, lands inline.
Arm Action: RH. Back to up arm action, drives foream back, arm gets up behind w/ pec stretch, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. T2238, 2124 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. T2041, 1932 average rpm.
CH: 65-71 mph. T2218, 2020 average rpm.
CUT: 71-74 mph.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60.
10/06/24
Ricky Hillard, Minnetonka (MN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 166.2-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced setup Shoulder turn to load, small step, hands work down, barrel works across contact, mid/oppo approach, inconsistent barrel, line drive and fly ball result
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71.3 mph. 283' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.
Defense: Sits back on ball, choppy footwork and stops to field, better movements laterally, average glove, will work high to low
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60.
6/26/24
Ricky Hillard, Minnetonka (MN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 166-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid start, small steps into leg lift, drops into back leg, lands inline.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm spiral, gets forearm horizontal, creates some speration, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. T2286, 2064 average rpm.
CB: 61-65 mph. T1836, 1778 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. T2154, 1976 average rpm.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60.
6/26/24
Ricky Hillard, Minnetonka (MN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 166-pounds.
Hit: RHH. square crouched stance, stiffness in swing, avg. pop using the middle of the field with spray contact.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 278' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.
Defense: Developing footwork, slower tempo with feet, works to setup throw. Hands play high to low to field
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60.

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Physical

2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
MN State Games (2027 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Physical - Athlete
178.6
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Physical - Athlete
169.8
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2027 Grads)
Jun 26, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 1"
Ht
166.2
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)