@Akiva_Clifton7 20.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/16/25
CLASS OF 2027
OF
Akiva
Clifton
Hickman (HS) • MO
6' 0" • 165.8LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: US Nationals
6' 0" • 165.8LBSR/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: US Nationals
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/16/25
21.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/16/25
38
Hard Hit %
2/16/25
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/16/25
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/16/25
326
Distance (max)
6/09/25
70
Sweet Spot %
2/25/23
6.93
60-yd
6/09/25
3.87
30-yd
6/09/25
1.67
10-yd
6/09/25
20.1
Run speed (max)
6/09/25
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
2/16/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
2/16/25
81 - 83
Velo Range
2/16/25
2060
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/25
Changeup
61.9 - 65.4
Velo Range
1/21/24
1062
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/24
Curveball
63.1 - 66.6
Velo Range
1/21/24
1662
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/24
Slider
67 - 72
Velo Range
2/16/25
1925
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.23
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.83
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
9.6
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
181
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.3597
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).
85.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
56
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
-3.2938
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).
75.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
151
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.2513
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.
Missouri State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
257
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
124
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
US Nationals & Affiliates
Jan 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
56
Distance (avg)
210
Distance (max)
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
US Nationals / Inside Edge / Marucci Midwest / Warriors / Sandlot Scout Day
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
75.2
Exit Velocity (max)
62.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
220
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.6
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.
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
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).
2060
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.
25.1
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Slider
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).
1925
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
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).
1994
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.
25.0
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).
64.9
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).
1662
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).
63.6
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).
1062
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).
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 82.9
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,164
Spin Rate (max)
2,060
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
73.8
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 71.5
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,877
Spin Rate (max)
1,925
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
US Nationals & Affiliates
Jan 21, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 81.4
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,149
Spin Rate (max)
1,994
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.6
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 66.6
Velo Range
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,756
Spin Rate (max)
1,662
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
65.6
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 65.4
Velo Range
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,157
Spin Rate (max)
1,062
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
Pitching Velos
2025
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.83
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.87
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.93
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2025
Vald
1.83
10-yd
4.08
30-yd
7.24
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
1.48
RSI (max)
22.8
Jump Height (max)
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.
65.18
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Physical
2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 166-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Upright even setup with a wide base, weight centered, and active hands. Uses a short leg lift trigger, also uses a toe tap trigger at times. Compact flat path through the zone, some barrels, power present.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph.
Defense: Polished actions defensively.
ATH: 6.93 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 65.18 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 168-pounds. Athletic build with some physicality.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a high leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing with some recoil.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from an over the top slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2164, 2060 average rpm.
SL: 67-72 mph. Some strikes, feel for high spin, rolling slurve shape. T2877, 1925 average rpm.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 168-pounds. Athletic build with some physicality.
Hit: RHH. Upright even setup with a wide base, weight centered, and quiet hands. Uses a short leg lift trigger. Compact flat path through the zone, some barrels, present power. 68.6 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 275' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-89 mph.
Defense: Aggressive actions defensively.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 54.83 Edge Score