72
Velocity (max)
7/02/25
CLASS OF 2028
LHP
1B
Colton
Howard
Ledford (HS) • NC
5' 9" • 207LBS
L/L • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: Five Star
5' 9" • 207LBSL/L • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: Five Star
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
69 - 71.3
Velo Range
7/02/25
1958
Spin Rate (avg)
2/02/25
Changeup
63.5 - 65.4
Velo Range
7/02/25
1556
Spin Rate (avg)
7/02/25
Curveball
59.6 - 61.3
Velo Range
7/02/25
2252
Spin Rate (avg)
7/02/25
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
7/02/25
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/02/25
258
Distance (max)
7/02/25
58
Sweet Spot %
2/02/25
21
Hand Speed (max)
7/02/25
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
7/02/25
18.2
Rot. Acc (max)
7/02/25
-
Hard Hit %
8.73
60-yd
7/02/25
4.71
30-yd
7/02/25
2.03
10-yd
7/02/25
15.3
Run speed (max)
7/02/25
68
INF Velo
7/02/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
258
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.1648
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.
Team Carolina Summer ID: East
Jul 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State West (Invite-Only)
Feb 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
80.4
Exit Velocity (max)
69.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
244
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.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.8
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.
Team Carolina Summer ID: East
Jul 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
61.7
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
16.0
Hand Speed (max)
14.8
Hand Speed (avg)
58.0
Bat Speed (max)
54.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
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).
1916
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.
27.7
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).
60.2
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).
2230
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).
63.0
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).
1551
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).
Team Carolina Summer ID: East
Jul 2, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
71.9
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 71.3
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,986
Spin Rate (max)
1,859
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
61.7
Velocity (max)
59.6 - 61.3
Velo Range
57.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,305
Spin Rate (max)
2,252
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
65.7
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 65.4
Velo Range
62.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,683
Spin Rate (max)
1,556
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State West (Invite-Only)
Feb 2, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
71.0
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 70.0
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,001
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
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
61.0
Velocity (max)
59.3 - 60.8
Velo Range
58.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,273
Spin Rate (max)
2,211
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
62.7
Velocity (max)
61.3 - 62.7
Velo Range
59.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,614
Spin Rate (max)
1,549
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
2025
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Game Performance
2025
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.
4.71
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.73
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.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Quick Hitters: Team Carolina Summer ID - East Hitters - Jul 16, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Team Carolina Summer ID - East Pitchers - Jul 11, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State West Hitters - Feb 17, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Trackman Pitching Metrics - Feb 13, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Trackman Hitting Metrics - Feb 12, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State West Position Players - Feb 7, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State West Pitchers - Feb 6, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Data Dive - Feb 5, 2025
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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.