CLASS OF 2024
SS
OF
Peyton
Ford
California University (PA
Pine-Richland (HS) • PA
5' 9" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: Pittsburgh Hardball Academy
Pine-Richland (HS) • PA
5' 9" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: Pittsburgh Hardball Academy
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/14/22
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/23
21.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/23
25
Hard Hit %
2/18/23
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/23
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/23
309
Distance (max)
7/20/22
89
Sweet Spot %
6/14/22
6.96
60-yd
7/20/22
3.87
30-yd
7/20/22
1.66
10-yd
7/20/22
19.9
Run speed (max)
7/20/22
85
INF Velo
6/13/23
89
OF Velo
2/18/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.98
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.09
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.20
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
10.8
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
308
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.9466
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).
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
309
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
222
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.8986
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).
78.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
157
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.2167
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.
2023 PA State Games (Session 1)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID Southwest Session 1
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Top Prospect Games: West
Jul 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Morning Session)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.9
Exit Velocity (max)
68.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2021 Pittsburgh Hardball Academy Scout Day
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
78.0
Exit Velocity (max)
69.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
221
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - Southwest (AM Session)
Feb 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
75.2
Exit Velocity (max)
64.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
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.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.9
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.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.3
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.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.0
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.
2023 PA State Games (Session 1)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID Southwest Session 1
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Top Prospect Games: West
Jul 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
64.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Pittsburgh Hardball Academy Scout Day
Oct 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - Southwest (AM Session)
Feb 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
59.2
Bat Speed (max)
55.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.87
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.96
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2022 Top Prospect Games: West
Jul 20, 2022
Swift
1.66
10-yd
3.87
30-yd
6.96
60-yd
19.9
Run speed (max)
8.6
Run Speed (avg)
0.85
RSI (max)
0.85
RSI (avg)
1,356
Jump Power (max)
28.0
Jump Height (max)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2023
2022
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.
71.06
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.
75.35
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Physical: 5-9, 165 pounds; Average, slight build. 6.98 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 92 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 85 MPH. OF - 86 MPH. Beats the ball to the spot with a good internal clock.
Physical: 5-foot-9, 165 pounds; Athletic, muscular build. 7.05 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; upright bat position. Extended take back of the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman. Showed a consistent approach with a gap to gap approach.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands work through the ball with a seamless transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 85 MPH. OF - 89 MPH. Extremely fluid defender with a plus arm that can keep him at shortstop.
Physical: Twitchy, athletic 5-foot-8, 150lb frame with RTF. 6.96 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Spread, loose stance, as the glute squeezes on the backside. Utilized a leg-hang stride to initiate a fast trigger into the hitting zone through a flat path. Maintained plane in the box with ability to adjust to different quadrants. Recorded a T86 mph exit velocity and showed developing gap-to-gap strength, up to a 309 foot distance. Top-of-the-order intangibles.
Defensively: The primary shortstop featured a hop in the prep-step and glided across the left side of the infield with easy actions. Made every play under quick tempo, getting it out from different slots at 74 mph. Slid over to the outfield with natural reads and a live 80 mph throwing arm. Handles himself confidently.
Physical: Twitchy, athletic 5-foot-8, 150lb frame. 7.09 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Balanced stance with rhythmic hands waving around the head; utilized a leg-lift and some weight shift to produce a flat, direct barrel path into the hitting zone. Lower-effort mostly, living on the sweet spot at an 89% rate, among the event’s best. Delivered a line-drive approach from the middle of the field to pull-side up into the 85 mph bat-exit velocity range via Trackman. Developing XBH skill set.
Defensively: The middle infielder flashed up-tempo footwork with ability to round the ball. Fielded over the toes with a flat back at the touch, gaining momentum to the target up to 79 mph positionally; intriguing range to both sides. Slid to the outfield and found similar success, playing downhill with a soft glove hand. Quality reads off the bat, 82 mph arm-strength.
Physical: 5-foot-8, 147 pounds; Lean, athletic build. 7.15 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Lifts hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a downward swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 79 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while showing choppy feet. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle while using various arm slots. INF - 80 MPH. OF - 81 MPH.
Physical: Lean, developing 5-foot-5, 120-pound frame with plenty more to come as he matures. 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Balanced, even stance with a deep hand position outside the shoulders, featured noticeable body-drift towards the front of the plate allowing for weight shift, liked to get the hands extended through a flat path yielding line drive contact through the middle (46% line drive rate). Recorded a 75 mph bat-exit velocity with feel for the hands and should see that number increase as continues to add strength.
Defensively: The primary outfielder featured attacking actions with quality footwork on the approach, downhill chest angles early, good reads off the bat, and feel in space. Fielded off of the left side of his body with a soft glove hand, smooth transfers, and short, high ¾ slot on the release. Up to a 71 mph arm strength from his position with room for more.