@_austinbaxter 21.9
Hand Speed (max)
8/01/25
CLASS OF 2028
2B
3B
Austin
Baxter
Hopewell (HS) • NC
5' 7" • 154LBS
L/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: South Charlotte Panthers Marucci 2028
5' 7" • 154LBSL/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: South Charlotte Panthers Marucci 2028
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
1/18/25
16.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/10/25
25
Hard Hit %
2/02/25
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/02/25
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/01/25
323
Distance (max)
8/01/25
67
Sweet Spot %
8/01/25
7.26
60-yd
8/01/25
4.02
30-yd
8/01/25
1.76
10-yd
8/01/25
18.9
Run speed (max)
8/01/25
84
INF Velo
6/10/25
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Positional Tools
2025
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.26
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.6
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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).
91.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.4028
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).
66.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
131
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.9462
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.
2025 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
NC/SC Border Battle
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State West (Invite-Only)
Feb 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
118
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Charlotte Preseason ID
Jan 18, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
129
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Canes National Team Trials
Aug 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
75.2
Exit Velocity (max)
66.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
131
Distance (avg)
195
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.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.8
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.
2025 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
NC/SC Border Battle
Jun 10, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State West (Invite-Only)
Feb 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Charlotte Preseason ID
Jan 18, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
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.
2.03
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.74
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.4
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.
2025 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2025
Vald
1.76
10-yd
4.02
30-yd
7.26
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
1.66
RSI (max)
23.0
Jump Height (max)
NC/SC Border Battle
Jun 10, 2025
Vald
1.82
10-yd
4.14
30-yd
7.40
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
1.76
RSI (max)
24.4
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
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2028 Rankings: Position by Position Leaders - Sep 22, 2025
- 2028 Rankings: 10 Players Making Big Moves - Sep 18, 2025
- East Coast Super Sophomore Games: Blast Swing Data - Aug 30, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Super Sophomore Games - NC Hitters - Aug 12, 2025
- NC/SC Border Battle Preview - Jun 6, 2025
- NC/SC Border Battle: NC Infielder Preview - Jun 2, 2025
- Inside the Rankings: Stock Up on these 2028 Prospects - Mar 21, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State West Hitters - Feb 17, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Blast Motion Metrics - Feb 17, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Athletic Testing Metrics - Feb 17, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Trackman Hitting Metrics - Feb 12, 2025
- Superlatives: Preseason All-State West Position Players - Feb 11, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State West Position Players - Feb 7, 2025
- Charlotte Preseason ID & Rising Stars: Trackman Hitting Metrics - Feb 6, 2025
- Charlotte Preseason ID & Rising Stars: Blast Motion Metrics - Feb 3, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Charlotte Preseason ID & Rising Stars Position Players - Jan 27, 2025
- Charlotte Preseason ID & Rising Stars - Data Dive - Jan 22, 2025
- Swift Athletic Leaders: Canes National ID - Aug 25, 2023
- Canes National Team Trials: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Aug 21, 2023
- Statistical Breakdown: Canes National Team Trials - Aug 17, 2023
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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: 2B/3B Impressive week from Baxter showcasing excellent barrel feel from a compact and direct swing while also flashing an ability to play all over the infield. Drew a lot of eyes with his talent and effort. Solid athlete
Body: 5-7, 154-pounds. Athletic frame. Proportinal build. Strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open. Balanced. High hands. Barrel tipped. Quiet with a natural load. Good rhythm. Average stride, working back to even. Aggressive and athletic back side action. Hands are free to be direct. Quick bat. Excellent barrel feel. Gap to gap with back spin throughout BP. Swing translated to success in game action. 63.7 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 323' max distance. Showed the ability to drive the ball into the gaps in game play.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Average transtion to a medium arm swing and high-3/4 release. Athletic release when off platform showing good feel for locating the bag with pace on the ball.
Defense: Simple, active feet. Catch off the inside right hip. Funnels.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 55.39 Edge Score
Positional Profile: 2B/3B High level ball to barrel ability. Hitterish tendencies translated from BP to game action.
Body: 5-8, 154-pounds. Average build. Strength and quickness present.
Hit: LHH. Balanced. Hands high with a slight bat tip. Average stride. Good rhythm. Balanced. Has quickness and an ease through the zone. Natural leverage with easy backspin working gap to gap. Swing transated into game action, continuing to show high level barrel feel. Gap power over power projection. 65.9 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Medium arm swing. Average release with athleticism. High-3/4 is the natural slot but showed accuracy and carry from multiple angles.
Defense: Active feet. Good rhythm in the hands and feet. Ball centered with the catch coming off the inside right hip at times. Some length in the transfer and release.
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.40 max vertical.