22
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/25
CLASS OF 2029
3B
RHP
Preston
Higgins
Canyon View (HS) • UT
6' 4" • 177.9LBS
R/R • 15yr 1mo
Travel Team: CBA Summit 2029
6' 4" • 177.9LBSR/R • 15yr 1mo
Travel Team: CBA Summit 2029
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Best Of Stats
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/25
8.9
Rot. Acc (max)
11/01/25
27
Hard Hit %
11/01/25
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
4/12/25
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/01/25
331
Distance (max)
11/01/25
73
Sweet Spot %
11/01/25
7.24
60-yd
11/01/25
3.97
30-yd
11/01/25
1.70
10-yd
11/01/25
19.3
Run speed (max)
7/24/25
80
INF Velo
11/01/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
7/24/25
76.5 - 78.2
Velo Range
4/12/25
2108
Spin Rate (avg)
4/12/25
Changeup
61.9 - 64.8
Velo Range
4/12/25
1580
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/25
Curveball
61.9 - 64.7
Velo Range
4/12/25
2018
Spin Rate (avg)
4/12/25
Slider
68 - 72.9
Velo Range
7/24/25
1994
Spin Rate (avg)
4/12/25
Positional Tools
2025
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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).
80.0
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
331
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
184
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0409
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.
Utah Fall Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Nov 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
234
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
CBA Scout Day
Jun 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
117
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Utah Rising Stars ID
Apr 12, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.9
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.
Utah Fall Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Nov 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
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).
75.8
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).
1915
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).
63.3
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).
2018
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).
64.2
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).
1555
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).
69.7
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).
1938
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).
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
73.7 - 77.6
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,122
Spin Rate (max)
1,891
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.9
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 72.9
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,988
Spin Rate (max)
1,917
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.1
Velocity (max)
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,580
Spin Rate (max)
1,580
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Utah Rising Stars ID
Apr 12, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
78.7
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 78.2
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,257
Spin Rate (max)
2,108
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
65.1
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 64.7
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,066
Spin Rate (max)
2,018
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
70.4
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 69.8
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,994
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
64.8
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 64.8
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,588
Spin Rate (max)
1,549
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
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.7
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.
7.24
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.
Utah Fall Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Nov 1, 2025
Vald
1.70
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.24
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
1.17
RSI (max)
18.1
Jump Height (max)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Vald
1.76
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.40
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
1.09
RSI (max)
18.9
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
71.32
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Physical
2025
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.