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David Ernst
David Ernst
David Ernst
David Ernst
David Ernst
David Ernst

CLASS OF 2028

1B
LHP

David
Ernst

St. Xavier (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 190LBS
L/L • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Cincinnati Angels
2028 National

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Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/23/26
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/22/26
12.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/23/26
56
Hard Hit %
6/23/26
Power
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/23/26
90
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/23/26
341
Distance (max)
2/22/26
78
Sweet Spot %
6/23/26
Run
7.67
60-yd
6/23/26
4.21
30-yd
6/23/26
1.79
10-yd
6/23/26
17.8
Run speed (max)
6/23/26
Defense
79
INF Velo
6/23/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

74.1
Velocity (max)
6/23/26
72 - 74
Velo Range
6/23/26
1687
Spin Rate (avg)
3/11/23

Changeup

70.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
6/23/26
1345
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/26

Curveball

65.2 - 67.4
Velo Range
6/23/26
1794
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/26

Slider

61.6 - 62.8
Velo Range
3/11/23
1617
Spin Rate (avg)
3/11/23

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6/23/26
Ranked No. 92 in Ohio's 2028 class. 6-foot, 201-pound frame. At the plate, produced a strong 97 mph exit velocity. Defensively, showed a steady 79 mph across the infield to go with a 7.67 laser-timed 60. On the mound, worked a three-pitch mix — fastball at a still-building 72-74, topped at 74, alongside a 65-67 mph curveball and a 70-71 mph changeup.
2/22/26
David Ernst, St. Xavier (OH), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 75.0 mph. 341' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-73 mph.
ATH: 7.81 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
1/31/26
David Ernst, St. Xavier (OH), 2028

Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Physical frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open setup with short stride. Level path with present strength.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 283' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-73 mph.
Defense: Primary 1B with developing actions.
ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60.
6/30/25
David Ernst, Saint Xavier (OH), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T68, 65-67 mph. T1384, 1279 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. T1652, 1557 average rpm.
ATH: 7.89 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.37 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/30/25
David Ernst, Saint Xavier (OH), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 282' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-69 mph.
ATH: 7.89 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.37 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
2/23/25
David Ernst, Saint Xavier (OH), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T73, 70-73 mph. T1555, 1467 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. T1654, 1635 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. T1036, 994 average rpm.
ATH: 8.03 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.42 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 14.80 max vertical.
2/23/25
David Ernst, Saint Xavier (OH), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-72 mph.
ATH: 8.03 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.42 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 14.80 max vertical.
7/18/23

DAVID ERNST: 1B/LHP, (2028) Saint Xavier, OH. 5-foot-10, 165-pound. (53.2 mph bat speed average). (16.4 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Has developing bat speed, level swing plane and balanced finish. Pull side approach. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 66 mph. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.67. Smooth fluid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has a strong balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish.  (Max spin 1592; Avg 1437).

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