@ColtonCastro15 22.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/04/26
CLASS OF 2029
C
OF
Colton
Castro
Ridge Point (HS) • TX
5' 9" • 157LBS
R/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: Marucci Elite Texas
5' 9" • 157LBSR/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: Marucci Elite Texas
Rankings
2029 National
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Best Of Stats
74
Bat Speed (max)
1/04/26
21.6
Rot. Acc (max)
1/10/26
46
Hard Hit %
1/04/26
99.2
Exit Velocity (max)
1/04/26
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/04/26
367
Distance (max)
1/04/26
58
Sweet Spot %
6/10/25
6.96
60-yd
6/10/25
3.96
30-yd
11/08/25
1.69
10-yd
11/08/25
19.5
Run speed (max)
1/04/26
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
6/10/25
1.90 - 2.05
Pop Time
6/10/25
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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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).
1.91 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.96
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.90 - 2.05
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
13.6
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
367
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
235
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.0591
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).
94.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.0201
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.
South Texas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Houston Preseason ID
Jan 4, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
99.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
247
Distance (avg)
367
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Texas State Games: Underclass (2028's & 2029's)
Nov 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
129
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Houston Summer Rising Stars ID (2029's & 2030's)
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.9
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.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.1
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.
South Texas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Houston Preseason ID
Jan 4, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Texas State Games: Underclass (2028's & 2029's)
Nov 8, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.12
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
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.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
63.7
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Houston Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - Feb 9, 2026
- 2026 Preseason ID Leaderboard: Pop Times - Jan 23, 2026
- 2026 Preseason ID Leaderboard: Catcher Velocity - Jan 22, 2026
- 2026 Preseason ID Leaderboard: Max Exit Velocity - Jan 20, 2026
- 2026 Preseason ID Leaderboard: 60 Times - Jan 19, 2026
- South Texas Preseason All-State: Positional Data Dive - Jan 15, 2026
- Houston Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Jan 8, 2026
- Houston Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Jan 7, 2026
- Houston Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Jan 6, 2026
- Prep Baseball Texas: 2029 State Rankings (Initial Release) - Nov 24, 2025
- Texas State Games Underclass: Statistical Analysis - Nov 13, 2025
- Texas State Games Underclass: Stat Leaderboards (C Velo, Pop Times, and Fastball Velo) - Nov 12, 2025
- Texas State Games Underclass: Quick Hits - Nov 12, 2025
- North Houston Summer ID: Quick Hits - Jul 1, 2025
- North Houston Summer Rising Stars ID: Statistical Analysis - Jun 11, 2025
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Physical
2026
2025
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/OF Good build/frame to continue to add strength in future. Decent mover and runner that projects to plus speed. Solid bat/power potential with strength and maturity. G2G style hitter. Good pop times behind the plate. Accurate thrower with quick feet and good exchange. Arm strength continues to firm. Good receiver. Plays with energy.
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Good build/frame to add strength. Width to shoulders and back. Projects well.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup with small leg kick. Hands work into solid hitting position. Works into a 50/50 launch. Elbows and hands work into the hit zone nicely. Back elbow is starting to clear body more. Can utilize hands and wrist more with top hand. Don't overrotate grip and let the bat release into fingers. 66.5 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 348' max distance. Projectable bat/power combo in future. Quick twitch hands. Impact will continue to firm.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Compact/short stroke. Quick hand and release. Velo will firm with off season long toss program.
Defense: 2.03-2.16 pop times. Very quick feet and release. Solid pop times and will firm in future as arm strength develops. Good mover behind the plate.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Decent start. Hard runner. Can relax uppper half for smoother run. 22.60 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 63.7 Edge Score
Colton Castro, Ridge Point (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF RHH/C Athletic mover with a solid frame. Will continue to add strength. G2G style hitter with quik hands and feel for barrel. Short stroke with room for improvement. Shows mobility and quickness behind the plate. Solid pop times. Will improve as arm strength keeps developing. Receives well. Projectable.
Body: 5-7, 157-pounds. Avg width to shoulders and back. Athletic frame. Projects well to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with small knee tuck load. Hands work into solid launch. Good weight shift. Solid path with hands and elbows into zone. Barrel planes well. Decent weight shift. Allow back elbow to clear body going forward for better path and spin. 70 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 367' max distance. Project able hit/power combo. G2G style hitter. Will develop with adjustments and maturity.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short stroke with a quick release. Hand speed present.
Defense: 1.91-2.10 pop times. Feet work and shows mobility. Quiet receiving. Soft hands. Can better direction in glove and feet for more accuracy on throws to 2B.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Good start. Maintains direction and proper stride length. Projects to above avg runner in future. 23.60 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 61.69 Edge Score
Colton Castro, Ridge Point (TX), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF RHH/C projects well physically. Moves well on the field and behind the plate. Hands work receiving, solid job in game play catching varying arms. Pop times will continue to firm as raw arm strength develops, solid now. Like future bat/power combo, swing woks. Opportunities for adjustments present. Athletic, catcher who moves well. Swing works. Watch progress.
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Good build/frame to add strength. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Length to stride, head drifts forward. Work to keep head/weight over back leg with stride. With length to stride, recommend developing some linear movement forward with back foot to engage lower 1/2 in swing. Hits into firm front leg, stride foot into gound, solid posture. Barrel/hands in good launch position. Swing works, overall takes solid path to hit zone. Calming the movement down with stride will allow swing to work efficiently and being on time. 67.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 261' max distance. Project solid bat/power combo in future with adjustments to hit approach. Swing works. Contact consistency and impact will firm with changes.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Quickness to release. Fringe avg accuracy on throws to 2nd. Arm works, raw arm strength will develop. Does a solid job of following throw.
Defense: 1.93-2.05 pop times. Received well in game play, good mover behind plate. Sets solid target. Nice glove to hand exchange.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.96 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Nice start, good run form and stride length. Chance to develop inot plus runner in future, 6.9 or better. 20.90 max vertical.
Will add strength in future. 7.14 60. Moved well behind plate, 1.93–2.05 pop times in workout, raw arm strength will develop. 2.09 caught stealing in game play, accurate throw. Receiving will firm. Shows bat speed in BP.
Castro continues to cement himself as one of the top young catchers in the state. The 2029 backstop showed plus tools across the board defensively, with a strong arm (77 mph) and advanced pop times ranging from 1.90–2.05. He handles himself with poise and maturity behind the plate well beyond his years, receiving with confidence and showing leadership qualities throughout the workout. Offensively, he posted a 93.2 mph max exit velocity with juice to the pull side and a balanced, athletic swing. He also ran a 6.96 60, proving he’s a quality mover for a catcher. Castro is a well-rounded athlete with standout tools and makeup to match.