@2026Tai 
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
10/28/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
RHP
Tai
Jones
Jackson Academy (HS) • MS
6' 1" • 193.6LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
6' 1" • 193.6LBSR/R • 17yr 2mo
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
79.9
Bat Speed (max)
1/26/25
23.1
Rot. Acc (max)
1/21/23
69
Hard Hit %
1/26/25
102.3
Exit Velocity (max)
1/26/25
91
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/26/25
333
Distance (max)
1/21/23
55
Sweet Spot %
1/21/23
7.12
60-yd
10/28/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
90
OF Velo
10/28/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.09
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
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.
7.9
Hitting
2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
102.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.0541
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).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
333
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.9878
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.
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
102.3
Exit Velocity (max)
91.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
259
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
76.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
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.
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
79.9
Bat Speed (max)
76.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.21
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 21, 2023
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.22
30-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
1,193
Jump Power (max)
21.8
Jump Height (max)
21.8
Jump Height (avg)
2025
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.
Vizual Edge
2025
2023
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.
67.31
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.
58.83
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Physical
2025
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, 177-pounds. Longer and lean frame, athletic with room for additional mass.
Hit: RHH. Wider and athletic stance with higher than normal hand set. Controlled load with toe tap into stride. Very quick bat with a middle to pull side approach and tons of next level upside. Some loft to swing. 69.6 mph bat speed with 20 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. Loose arm action.
Defense: Advanced look in the outfield. Approaches the ball easily with good footwork. Fields the ball out front to glove side with a good transfer with a strong throws. Plus upside!
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 25.40 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean and athletic look, longer limbs. Room to add to the frame.
Hits: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with some rythym in hands. Small load with toe tap into stride. Lots of hand movement though they silence into swing path. Some aggression into contact. Slightly upward bat path with pull side approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 MPH. 333' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Good approach with footwork to groundballs. Fields out front to glove side. Strong accurate arm.