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Trace Howdyshell
Trace Howdyshell

CLASS OF 2030

C
1B

Trace
Howdyshell

Liberty Union (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 172LBS
R/R • 14yr 1mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor Ohio Regional 14U

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
1/20/25
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
3/01/26
14.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/01/26
-
Hard Hit %
Power
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/01/26
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/01/26
278
Distance (max)
3/01/26
63
Sweet Spot %
1/20/25
Run
7.74
60-yd
3/01/26
4.31
30-yd
3/01/26
1.86
10-yd
3/01/26
17.9
Run speed (max)
3/01/26
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
69
C Velo
1/20/25
1.96 - 2.34
Pop Time
1/20/25
Pitching

Fastball

81
Velocity (max)
7/03/25
78 - 80
Velo Range
7/03/25
1734
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/26

Changeup

71 - 73
Velo Range
3/01/26
1201
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/26

Curveball

65 - 67
Velo Range
7/03/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Slider

69.8 - 71.2
Velo Range
3/01/26
1963
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/26

Positional Tools

2026
2025
Pop Time
2.21 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
68.0
Pop Time
1.96 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
69.0
Scout Day: Wow Factor 1.20.25
Jan 20, 2025
Position
1.96 - 2.34
Pop Time
69
C Velo

Hitting

2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
89.3
Exit Velocity Avg
81.2
Distance Max
278
Distance Avg
120
Launch Angle Avg
8.4899
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
81.0
Exit Velocity Avg
78.5
Distance Max
273
Distance Avg
150
Launch Angle Avg
7.5524
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2026 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID 3.1.26
Mar 1, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
120
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Wow Factor 1.20.25
Jan 20, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
81.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
20.1
Bat Speed Max
65.6
Bat Speed Avg
62.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
19.1
Bat Speed Max
64.4
Bat Speed Avg
57.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2026 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID 3.1.26
Mar 1, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Wow Factor 1.20.25
Jan 20, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
57.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1734
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1201
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1963
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2026 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID 3.1.26
Mar 1, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
80.6
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 79.8
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,877
Spin Rate (max)
1,734
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
71.2
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 71.2
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,050
Spin Rate (max)
1,963
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.0
Velocity (max)
70.7 - 72.7
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,243
Spin Rate (max)
1,201
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

2026
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
2026 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID 3.1.26
Mar 1, 2026
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.0
2026 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID 3.1.26
Mar 1, 2026
Pitching
81
Max FB
75 - 80
FB
71 - 73
CH
70 - 71
SL
13U National Championship
Jul 3, 2025
Pitching
81
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
65 - 67
CB

Game Performance

2026
10 Yard Dash
1.85
30 Yard Dash
4.31
60 Yard Dash
7.74
Top Speed (MPH)
2026 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID 3.1.26
Mar 1, 2026
Vald
1.86
10-yd
4.31
30-yd
7.74
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)

Vizual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/01/26
Trace Howdyshell, Liberty Union High School (OH), 2030
Positional Profile: C/1B Intriguing two-way athlete with a strong frame and easy impact at the plate. He displays top-tier arm talent on the hill and a reliable defensive presence behind the dish.
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T81, 75-80 mph. T1877, 1734 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. T2050, 1963 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. T1243, 1201 average rpm.
ATH: 7.74 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
3/01/26
Trace Howdyshell, Liberty Union High School (OH), 2030
Positional Profile: C/1B Intriguing two-way athlete with a strong frame and easy impact at the plate. He displays top-tier arm talent on the hill and a reliable defensive presence behind the dish.
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 278' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph.
Defense: 2.21-2.31 pop times.
ATH: 7.74 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
1/20/25
Trace Howdyshell, Liberty Union Middle School (OH), 2030
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Wiry athletic
Hit: RHH. Wide setup Level to uphill 57.8 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 273' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph.
Defense: 1.96-2.34 pop times. some fluidity

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