@PrestonSmith_16 
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/10/25
CLASS OF 2026
C
1B
Preston
Smith
Batesburg-Leesville (HS) • SC
5' 10" • 229.1LBS
L/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Legacy Baseball 2026
5' 10" • 229.1LBSL/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Legacy Baseball 2026
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73
Bat Speed (max)
7/02/24
22.7
Rot. Acc (max)
1/20/24
40
Hard Hit %
6/10/25
98
Exit Velocity (max)
6/10/25
87
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/10/25
353
Distance (max)
8/17/24
78
Sweet Spot %
6/13/24
7.80
60-yd
6/13/24
4.31
30-yd
6/13/24
1.85
10-yd
6/13/24
17.6
Run speed (max)
6/13/24
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
1/20/24
2.00 - 2.19
Pop Time
7/02/24
Fastball
68.3
Velocity (max)
6/16/23
67.3 - 68.1
Velo Range
6/16/23
1706
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/23
Curveball
56 - 59
Velo Range
6/16/23
1726
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/23
Slider
57 - 59
Velo Range
6/16/23
1631
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/23
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).
2.10 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.30
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
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).
98.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
330
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.854
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).
94.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
353
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.2593
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).
87.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.8161
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.
NC/SC Border Battle
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
98.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
353
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Team Carolina Trials: Columbia (2025-2027 Grads)
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Prep Baseball Scout Day: Bigger Than Baseball
Jun 13, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: North
Jan 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Team Carolina Trials: Upstate
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: Bigger Than Baseball
Jun 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
260
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.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.9
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.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.0
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.
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.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.2
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.
NC/SC Border Battle
Jun 10, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Team Carolina Trials: Columbia (2025-2027 Grads)
Jul 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: North
Jan 20, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Team Carolina Trials: Upstate
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.7
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).
1706
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.
25.2
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).
57.4
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).
1726
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.0
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).
1631
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR Scout Day: Bigger Than Baseball
Jun 16, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
68.3
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 68.1
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,826
Spin Rate (max)
1,706
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
58.5
Velocity (max)
56.2 - 58.5
Velo Range
54.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,753
Spin Rate (max)
1,726
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
59.3
Velocity (max)
57.0 - 58.9
Velo Range
57.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,652
Spin Rate (max)
1,631
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).
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.31
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.80
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.
1.91
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.48
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.24
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Preseason All-State: North
Jan 20, 2024
Swift
1.90
10-yd
4.46
30-yd
8.14
60-yd
16.7
Run speed (max)
1.93
RSI (max)
22.4
Jump Height (max)
2025
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.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
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Physical
2025
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.
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: 6-0, 231-pounds. Strong, physical frame
Hit: LHH. Upright, open stance with a wider base, hands high by ear with elbows diagnol in opposite directions Sink into back hip, with patience in load at times, creating hand stretch to a flat path thru zone with above avg bat/hand speed 65.8 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 353' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short action with average arm speed, good consistent accuracy
Defense: 2.03-2.12 pop times. Confident feet maintaining bend in waist moving to all directions
ATH: 20.60 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 212-pounds. Strong frame with still room for more
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with hands even with ear and elbows pointed down Solid hand/bat speed, good barrel direction with power developing 70.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 336' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph.
Defense: 2.00-2.19 pop times.