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Hand Speed (max)
2/09/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Kyson
Barney
Nolensville (HS) • TN
6' 4" • 176LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Tennessee Baseball Academy
6' 4" • 176LBSR/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Tennessee Baseball Academy
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
5/27/25
17.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/10/24
86
Hard Hit %
5/27/25
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
5/27/25
93.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/27/25
372
Distance (max)
5/27/25
71
Sweet Spot %
5/27/25
7.09
60-yd
2/09/25
3.97
30-yd
2/09/25
1.63
10-yd
2/10/24
19.7
Run speed (max)
2/09/25
90
INF Velo
2/09/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
7/06/23
76 - 79
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
69 - 71
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
60 - 61
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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
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).
100.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
372
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
227
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.7036
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).
90.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.8992
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).
90.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.785
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.
Tennessee Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
May 27, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
93.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
321
Distance (avg)
372
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Tennessee Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
May 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: Tennessee Baseball Academy
Nov 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.9
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.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.8
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.
Tennessee Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
May 27, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Tennessee Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
May 28, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Game Performance
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.16
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.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.09
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.
Tennessee Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Vald
1.75
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.09
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
2.32
RSI (max)
25.0
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
40.06
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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: SS/2B
Body: 6-4, 176-pounds. Had good smooth actions with a tall frame, Will see more growth as he adds strength
Hit: RHH. Athletic open stance and uses a big load with his hands and stride Short swing that gets in the zone quickly, Found a lot of barrels 71.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-90 mph. Strong arm from a higher arm slot that gets good true backspin
Defense: Athletic mover that has good feet that helps him have smooth actions
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.00 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-4, 172-pounds. Lean, long limbed build. Athletic look, more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Even stance, relaxed look. Lower hand set. Present pop at the plate, occasional lift. Liners to pull side. 70.3 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.0 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-88 mph.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 2.86 and 5.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Tall and long frame that moves well. Very projectable as he continues to grow.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance with wider feet, hands high at shoulder with bat 45 degrees behind head. There is a small stride forward before the body launches. His front leg braces well before finishing high over the top. Drives balls up the middle with good barrels. Shows ability to jump on balls to the pullside. 67.8 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 241' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Stands all the way up before throwing with a long low 3/4 arm slot, producing varied accuracy.
Defense: Long strides allows him to get to balls with ease, with confident use of glove. Quick action through ball.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.63 and 4.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.30 max vertical.