24.8
Hand Speed (max)
9/12/24
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Josh
Hammond
Wake Forest
Wesleyan Christian Academy (HS) • NC
6' 0" • 197.5LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: East Coast Ghost- National
Wesleyan Christian Academy (HS) • NC
6' 0" • 197.5LBSR/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: East Coast Ghost- National
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
80.4
Bat Speed (max)
9/12/24
25
Rot. Acc (max)
9/12/24
74
Hard Hit %
9/12/24
106.3
Exit Velocity (max)
9/12/24
97.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/12/24
416
Distance (max)
9/12/24
63
Sweet Spot %
9/12/24
6.70
60-yd
9/12/24
3.72
30-yd
9/12/24
1.65
10-yd
9/12/24
21.6
Run speed (max)
9/12/24
88
INF Velo
7/06/22
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
97
Velocity (max)
2/25/25
94 - 97
Velo Range
2/25/25
2595
Spin Rate (avg)
9/12/24
Changeup
86 - 87
Velo Range
9/21/23
2195
Spin Rate (avg)
9/12/24
Curveball
77.9 - 79.3
Velo Range
7/06/22
2620
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22
Slider
80.6 - 85.1
Velo Range
9/12/24
2863
Spin Rate (avg)
9/21/23
Positional Tools
2024
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.70
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
15.9
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.22
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.82
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
10.1
Hitting
2024
2023
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
106.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
416
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
344
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.2715
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).
100.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
371
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.0449
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).
79.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
284
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
211
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
33.5462
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.
2024 Prep Baseball All-American Game
Sep 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
106.3
Exit Velocity (max)
97.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
344
Distance (avg)
416
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.5
Exit Velocity (max)
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR SCOUT DAY: USA PRIME (MAKE-UP DATE)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
272
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Diamond Deacons 2020 Scout Day
Sep 5, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
79.2
Exit Velocity (max)
68.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.7
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.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.7
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.
2024 Prep Baseball All-American Game
Sep 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
80.4
Bat Speed (max)
77.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
79.0
Bat Speed (max)
74.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.3
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).
2595
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.
27.5
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
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).
2195
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
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).
2813
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).
95.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.1
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).
2482
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.
26.4
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
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).
1801
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
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).
2863
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).
91.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
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).
2291
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.
25.6
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).
78.6
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).
2620
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).
85.4
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).
1704
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
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).
2149
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.
27.8
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).
64.5
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).
2459
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).
70.2
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).
1436
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).
2024 Prep Baseball All-American Game
Sep 12, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
94.7
Velocity (max)
93.9 - 94.6
Velo Range
94.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,683
Spin Rate (max)
2,595
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
85.1
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 85.1
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,877
Spin Rate (max)
2,813
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
88.5
Velocity (max)
88.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,195
Spin Rate (max)
2,195
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
95.1
Velocity (max)
92.9 - 95.1
Velo Range
94.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,579
Spin Rate (max)
2,482
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
84.2
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 84.1
Velo Range
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,931
Spin Rate (max)
2,863
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
86.8
Velocity (max)
86.0 - 86.8
Velo Range
87.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,879
Spin Rate (max)
1,801
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR SCOUT DAY: USA PRIME (MAKE-UP DATE)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
91.3
Velocity (max)
88.3 - 91.0
Velo Range
89.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,474
Spin Rate (max)
2,291
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
79.8
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 79.3
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,684
Spin Rate (max)
2,620
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
85.9
Velocity (max)
85.0 - 85.8
Velo Range
86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,831
Spin Rate (max)
1,704
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Diamond Deacons 2020 Scout Day
Sep 5, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.8
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 77.6
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,149
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.4
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 65.3
Velo Range
61.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,514
Spin Rate (max)
2,459
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.2
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 71.2
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,492
Spin Rate (max)
1,436
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
2023
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
95.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
43.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
94.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
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.
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.07
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.37
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.71
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.7
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
PBR SCOUT DAY: USA PRIME (MAKE-UP DATE)
Jul 6, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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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.
Prep Baseball All-American Game: Explosive, high-level two-way tools for the future Demon Deacon and 2023 All-American Game MVP. Physical 6-foot-1 frame with a certified hand cannon on the mound, Hammond showcases huge arm speed out of a tight arm circle. Utilizing a low, three-quarters slot while getting deep into his lower half with big extension, Hammond is able to produce 5ft release heights or under on the entire pitch mix creating tough angles. Fastball sits a heavy 92-95 while getting consistent hard arm-side run and showing an innate ability to spin (Avg. 2481). Slider can be a plus pitch sooner than later. 82-85 with ability to add and subtract sharp sweep at will, Hammond also shows supreme command and plus spin that allow the pitch to play up even more. Creates ugly swing-and-miss in any count. Changeup is firm in the mid-80s with present feel and ability to get great arm-side fade that can be devastating from the arm slot. With the stick, Hammonds quiet approach and above-average bat speed allow the barrel to explode through the zone for big pop that continues to play well in-game and in BP. Can produce triple digit exit velocities at will. Hammond likely has the highest upside on the mound, but the bat plays and will play as long as he continues to hit.
Body: 5/9, 140 pounds. Athletic build, room for maturation ahead.
Defense: Fluid actions, feel for getting good hops, soft hands, funnels to the belt, clean transitions.
Arm: R. INF - 79 mph. Loose arm with quickness, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Hit: R. Balanced, relaxed, even base, hands at back shoulder. Short stride, hands load back. Balanced and loose, hands are quick, short path to the ball, barrel stays through the zone, has barrel feel with the ability to use the whole field.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed.
Run:7.82 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Simple rocker and turn. Lifts with the foot, then bringing the knee toward the mid-chest. Stable head. Level and slightly closed, lands just across his line with a square foot-strike.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing creating some rhythm in the body, working to an over-the-top slot. Better than average arm speed. Works with intent
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. 2149 rpm. 1:15 spin tilt with 21.8 inches of induced vertical break. Worked to the glove side and elevated at times.
CB: 64-65 mph. 2459 rpm. Late 11/5 tilt. Solid depth with swing and miss potential in the zone. Did create chase. Average zone feel.
SL: mph. rpm. .
CH: 69-71 mph. 1436 rpm. Good arm speed with arm side run. 2:15 spin tilt