Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

RHP
3B

Dakota
Hughes

Concordia (HS) • NE
6' 2" • 219.1LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Nebraska Prospects
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TrackMan Hitting
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Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

90
Velocity (max)
7/24/24
86 - 90
Velo Range
7/25/24
2392
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23

Changeup

75.8 - 78.2
Velo Range
3/02/25
2035
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24

Curveball

73 - 74
Velo Range
7/24/24
2308
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24

Slider

75 - 77
Velo Range
3/02/25
2746
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Power
102.3
Exit Velocity (max)
5/25/25
92.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/24
355
Distance (max)
2/25/24
57
Sweet Spot %
2/25/24
Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
3/02/25
82.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/02/25
20.1
Rot. Acc (max)
5/25/25
86
Hard Hit %
2/25/24
Run
7.15
60-yd
3/02/25
3.97
30-yd
3/02/25
1.70
10-yd
3/02/25
19.4
Run speed (max)
3/02/25
Defense
85
INF Velo
3/02/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.15
Infield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
14.3
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Infield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
13.3
Infield Velocity
78.0
Infield Velocity
77.0

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
102.3
Exit Velocity Avg
85.3
Distance Max
351
Distance Avg
184
Launch Angle Avg
17.7524
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
99.0
Exit Velocity Avg
92.3
Distance Max
355
Distance Avg
215
Launch Angle Avg
18.7325
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
80.9
Distance Max
310
Distance Avg
185
Launch Angle Avg
21.289
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
91.7
Exit Velocity Avg
83.3
Distance Max
305
Distance Avg
180
Launch Angle Avg
17.1253
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Prep Baseball NE State Games
May 25, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
102.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
127
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
99.0
Exit Velocity (max)
92.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Freshman Free Showcase
Aug 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
22.0
Bat Speed Max
82.7
Bat Speed Avg
78.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
20.3
Bat Speed Max
81.7
Bat Speed Avg
76.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.3
Bat Speed Max
73.1
Bat Speed Avg
70.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Prep Baseball NE State Games
May 25, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
79.6
Bat Speed (max)
77.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
82.7
Bat Speed (max)
78.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
81.7
Bat Speed (max)
76.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2302
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
2010
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
75.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2642
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Sinker
Velocity Avg
87.9
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
2268
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
89.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2259
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
73.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2308
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
2002
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2362
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2392
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2241
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
2034
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Prep Baseball NE State Games
May 25, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
86.8
Velocity (max)
85.4 - 86.5
Velo Range
86.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,373
Spin Rate (max)
2,282
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
76.4
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 75.9
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,579
Spin Rate (max)
2,511
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
88.4
Velocity (max)
87.2 - 88.4
Velo Range
85.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,429
Spin Rate (max)
2,374
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
77.0
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 77.0
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,833
Spin Rate (max)
2,746
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
78.8
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 78.2
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,180
Spin Rate (max)
2,010
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
89.2
Velocity (max)
86.0 - 89.2
Velo Range
83.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,318
Spin Rate (max)
2,268
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
89.6
Velocity (max)
84.8 - 87.6
Velo Range
85.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,478
Spin Rate (max)
2,266
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.7
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 73.7
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,345
Spin Rate (max)
2,308
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
74.1
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 73.7
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,503
Spin Rate (max)
2,439
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.0
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 75.0
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,057
Spin Rate (max)
2,035
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
87.2
Velocity (max)
86.0 - 87.0
Velo Range
86.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,263
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 - Slider
74.8
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 74.3
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,584
Spin Rate (max)
2,255
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.7
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,059
Spin Rate (max)
1,990
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.5
Velocity (max)
82.9 - 85.6
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,489
Spin Rate (max)
2,392
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.6
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 67.2
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,301
Spin Rate (max)
2,241
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.0
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.9
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,181
Spin Rate (max)
2,034
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2025
2024
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Prep Baseball NE State Games
May 25, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2025
2024
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
75.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
87.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.3
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.5
Prep Baseball NE State Games
May 25, 2025
Pitching
87
Max FB
85 - 87
FB
73 - 76
SL
NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Pitching
88
Max FB
87 - 88
FB
76 - 78
CH
75 - 77
SL
Future Games
Jul 25, 2024
Pitching
90
Max FB
86 - 90
FB
71 - 73
CB
74 - 75
CH
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Pitching
90
Max FB
85 - 88
FB
73 - 74
CB
74 - 75
CH
71 - 74
SL
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Pitching
87
Max FB
86 - 87
FB
73 - 75
CH
73 - 74
SL
PBR NE Freshman Free Showcase
Aug 13, 2022
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
64 - 66
CB
68 - 73
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.80
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.81
60 Yard Dash
7.74
Top Speed (MPH)
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Swift
1.80
10-yd
7.43
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
2.14
RSI (max)
26.6
Jump Height (max)
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Swift
1.81
10-yd
7.74
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.7
30 Yard Dash
3.97
60 Yard Dash
7.14
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
Prep Baseball NE State Games
May 25, 2025
Vald
1.35
RSI (max)
23.0
Jump Height (max)
NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Vald
1.70
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.15
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
1.66
RSI (max)
23.7
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/02/25

Dakota Hughes, Concordia (NE), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 219-pounds. Body continues to progressively get more athletic with each time we see Dakota. In sync with upper/lower half early in motion. Builds momentum with leg kick coiling at the the top leading with his hips/core down the mound. Good block with the front side with some snap to finish
A
rm Action: RH. Longer quicker arm swing out of his glove. Relaxed 3/4 slot at ball release
F
B: T88, 87-88 mph. T2429, 2374 average rpm.
S
L: 75-77 mph. T2833, 2746 average rpm.
C
H: 76-78 mph. T2180, 2010 average rpm.
A
TH: 7.15 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.70 max vertical.

3/02/25

Dakota Hughes, Concordia (NE), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 219-pounds.
Hit: RHH More narrow feet with athletic posture to set up. Engages lower half with Strength and bat speed in swing. Attacks slightly down hill with his barrel produced some hard line drives to the middle of the field
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 351' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.70 max vertical.

2/25/24

Dakota Hughes, Concordia (NE), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 245-pounds.
Arm Action: RH Easy Pitchability with three pitches. Gains momentum and tempo throughout motion. Athletic rotator after foot strike. Longer arm action through a 3/4 slot that has some whippiness to it
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. T2263, 2211 average rpm. Life out of his hand with run arm side
SL: 73-74 mph. T2584, 2255 average rpm. 2/8 shape late sharpness
CH: 73-75 mph. T2059, 1990 average rpm. Arm side run with occasionally good depth and easy feel
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60.

Dakota Hughes, Concordia (NE), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 245-pounds.
Hit: RHH. SLightly closes balanced stance with short stride and load. Slightly downhill barrel path with good strength to swing flashing some pop to pull side. Didn't miss barrel often with consistent hard line drives and fly balls to middle / pull side in BP.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 92.3 mph. 355' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Feet work around ball well, losing some momentum through the ball at times. Longer arm action with accuracy.
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60.

2/26/23

 

Dakota Hughes, Concordia, 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6_0, 192-pounds.
Defense: Moves okay for size, slower feet but are active and lose some momentum when fielding. Glove work is good   Longer arm action
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph.
Hit: RHH.  Thick frame. WIde base with relaxed posture and hands.  SImple load with shorter stride.  Uses a flatter bat path that produced some hard line drives and fly balls in BP
Power:  94.2 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Moves body well down mound with good pace and rhythm.  Lower half is engaged with athletic finish
Arm Action: RH. longer loose out of glove.  H ¾ at release
FB: T86.5, 82.9-85.6 mph. Straight
CB:  65.8-67.2 mph. 1/7 break okay feel
CH:  74.9-76.9 mph.  Inconsistent 3rd pitch

8/13/22

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Hits: RHH. Well balanced relaxed stance. Remains balanced through foot strike. Whip in barrell through the zone. Present strength
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 MPH. 305' max distance. Consistent pop off the bat with Power
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph .
Defense: Feet stop when fielding the ball. Reliable glove w/ some body control on run from a bigger frame

8/13/22

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Hits: RHH. Well balanced relaxed stance. Remains balanced through foot strike. Whip in barrell through the zone. Present strength
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 MPH. 305' max distance. Consistent pop off the bat with Power
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph .
Defense: Feet stop when fielding the ball. Reliable glove w/ some body control on run from a bigger frame

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Physical

2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Prep Baseball NE State Games
May 25, 2025
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Physical - Athlete
219.1
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Physical - Athlete
245.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)