@Colt_Ward30 19.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/16/25
CLASS OF 2028
C
1B
Colt
Ward
Defiance (HS) • OH
6' 3" • 185LBS
L/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: USA Prime National
6' 3" • 185LBS
L/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: USA Prime National
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
7/29/25
8.4
Rot. Acc (max)
7/25/23
-
Hard Hit %
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
7/29/25
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/29/25
307
Distance (max)
7/29/25
92
Sweet Spot %
7/29/25
7.62
60-yd
7/29/25
4.14
30-yd
7/29/25
1.67
10-yd
7/29/25
17.6
Run speed (max)
7/29/25
80
INF Velo
2/16/25
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
7/29/25
1.94 - 2.22
Pop Time
7/29/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.94 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.29 - 2.37
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.57
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.16 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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.
9.3
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.975
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).
75.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
267
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.6696
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).
79.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
203
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.7718
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 Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 29, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
256
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Northwest Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 16, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
75.6
Exit Velocity (max)
72.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
JFG Workout MI/OH
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 Ohio ACME Showcase
Jun 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
54.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
53.2
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.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.2
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 Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 29, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 Northwest Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 16, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
17.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
54.6
Bat Speed (max)
53.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
62.3
Bat Speed (max)
56.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
JFG Workout MI/OH
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
62.3
Bat Speed (max)
56.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Ohio ACME Showcase
Jun 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
61.1
Bat Speed (max)
58.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
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.
7.62
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
65.34
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2025 Northwest Ohio Preseason All-State - Top Statistical Performers - Feb 17, 2025
- 2023 ACME Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 30, 2023
- 2023 ACME Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 30, 2023
- 2023 Ohio ACME Showcase - Quick Hits - Jun 30, 2023
- Results From 2023 Ohio ACME Showcase - Jun 22, 2023
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Physical
2024
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: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 307' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph.
Defense: 1.94-2.22 pop times.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 291' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. INF-80 mph.
Defense: 2.08-2.25 pop times.
ATH: 7.92 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.40 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/1B Advanced movements on the baseball field. LHH backstop w/ a ton of upside & present tools.
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Strong, physical build.
Hit: LHH. Advanced approach, setup into a controlled load. Explosive path with a ton of accuracy. 53.2 mph bat speed with 4 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 72.1 mph. 267' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Loose, strong arm.
Defense: 2.29-2.37 pop times. Solid defender that shows the ability to receive well. Feet are continuing to refine w/ elite arm accuracy.
Vizual Edge: 65.34 Edge Score
Colt Ward: C/3B, (2028) TBD, OH. 5-foot-8, 160-pound. (58.0 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a short stride. Had developing bat speed, uphill short swing plane and high finish. Pull side approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 62 mph. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 62 mph; recorded pop times of 2.19-2.29. Recorded a 60 time of 8.57 at the event.