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Hand Speed (max)
1/30/26
CLASS OF 2026
OF
RHP
AJ
Watts
Fort Dorchester (HS) • SC
5' 8" • 163.3LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Power
5' 8" • 163.3LBSR/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Power
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2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/30/26
19
Rot. Acc (max)
1/30/26
-
Hard Hit %
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
1/30/26
77.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/30/26
310
Distance (max)
1/30/26
64
Sweet Spot %
7/11/23
6.76
60-yd
1/30/26
3.80
30-yd
1/30/26
1.59
10-yd
1/30/26
20.8
Run speed (max)
1/30/26
-
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
10/30/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
7/11/23
74.9 - 76.1
Velo Range
6/01/25
1704
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
Changeup
68 - 69
Velo Range
7/11/23
1710
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
Curveball
62 - 63
Velo Range
7/11/23
1832
Spin Rate (avg)
6/01/25
Slider
70 - 71
Velo Range
7/11/23
1784
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
Positional Tools
2026
2025
2023
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Hitting
2026
2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.001
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).
84.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.9253
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).
81.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
283
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
194
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.7457
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.
Preseason All-State: South (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: SC Lowcountry
Oct 30, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
81.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: Power Baseball
Jun 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: Royals
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.5
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.
Preseason All-State: South (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2026
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1663
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1832
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1550
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.1
Splitter
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
724
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1704
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1399
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1710
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1784
2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: Power Baseball
Jun 1, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
76.1
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.1
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,682
Spin Rate (max)
1,663
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
61.6
Velocity (max)
60.3 - 61.6
Velo Range
56.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,856
Spin Rate (max)
1,832
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
61.6
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 61.5
Velo Range
57.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,612
Spin Rate (max)
1,550
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Splitter
63.6
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 63.6
Velo Range
58.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
659
Spin Rate (max)
724
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR Scout Day: Royals
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
76.7
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 75.5
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,807
Spin Rate (max)
1,704
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
62.6
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 62.6
Velo Range
61.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,433
Spin Rate (max)
1,399
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.7
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 70.7
Velo Range
1,793
Spin Rate (max)
1,784
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.0
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 69.0
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,743
Spin Rate (max)
1,710
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
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.26
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.59
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.76
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.64
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.88
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.93
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Preseason All-State: South (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2026
Vald
1.59
10-yd
3.80
30-yd
6.76
60-yd
20.8
Run speed (max)
0.95
RSI (max)
24.7
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State South 2026: Upperclass Outfield Scouting Reports - Feb 23, 2026
- Preseason All-State South 2026: Superlatives - Position Players - Feb 13, 2026
- Preseason All-State South 2026: Vald Athletic Testing Metrics - Feb 12, 2026
- Preseason All-State South 2026: Blast Motion Leaders - Feb 11, 2026
- Preseason All-State South 2026: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Feb 9, 2026
- Preseason All-State South 2026: Quick Hitters - Upperclass Position Players - Feb 6, 2026
- Preseason All-State South 2026: Data Dive - Feb 4, 2026
- 2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: SC Lowcountry Vald Athletic Testing Metrics - Nov 6, 2025
- 2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: SC Lowcountry Trackman Hitting Leaders - Nov 4, 2025
- 2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: Power Baseball: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Jun 9, 2025
- 2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: Power Baseball: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jun 6, 2025
- 2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: Power Baseball: Data Dive - Jun 5, 2025
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- KC Royals Scout Day: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jul 18, 2023
- Statistical Breakdown: KC Royals Scout Day - Jul 17, 2023
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Physical
2026
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: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 163-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup with high hands. Short stride during load. Slightly downhill path through the zone. 61.8 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-79 mph. Average arm strength with high effort.
Defense: Moves well through the ball with quick feet.
ATH: 6.76 runner in the 60. 1.59 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.70 max vertical.