@PBJones2008 22.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/25/24
CLASS OF 2027
OF
RHP
Preston
Jones
Herndon (HS) • VA
5' 8" • 165LBS
S/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Washington Nationals Scout Team + Washington Nationals Nike RBI
5' 8" • 165LBSS/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Washington Nationals Scout Team + Washington Nationals Nike RBI
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
80
Bat Speed (max)
2/21/26
16.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/25/24
43
Hard Hit %
2/21/26
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/26
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/26
299
Distance (max)
2/21/26
47
Sweet Spot %
1/28/24
6.83
60-yd
6/25/24
3.80
30-yd
6/25/24
1.63
10-yd
6/25/24
20.2
Run speed (max)
6/25/24
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INF Velo
78
OF Velo
2/21/26
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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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).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.04
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.83
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.23
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
12.8
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
3.98
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Hitting
2026
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
124
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.9159
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).
87.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
280
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
83
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.8459
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.
VA/DC Preseason All-State: NOVA II (Invite-Only)
Feb 21, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
124
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
91
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC Preseason ID NOVA
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
62.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
76
Distance (avg)
207
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.1
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.
61.7
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.
VA/DC Preseason All-State: NOVA II (Invite-Only)
Feb 21, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
80.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 VA/DC Preseason ID NOVA
Jan 28, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.0
Hand Speed (max)
16.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
58.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.63
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.80
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.83
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.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.83
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
53.0
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.
48.49
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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/3B
Body: 5-8, 151-pounds. Slim, wiry frame.
Hit: SH. Quiet, balanced setup. Simple, level barrel path. 67.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 280' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-61 mph. Long, whippy arm action.
Defense: Developing hands, with aggressive footwork.
ATH: 6.83 runner in the 60. 1.63 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.70 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Slim, wiry frame.
Hit: SH. Active, balanced setup. Simple, level barrel path. 58.1 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 62.5 mph. 207' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-69 mph. Long, whippy arm action.
Defense: Developing hands, with aggressive footwork.
ATH: 1.78 and 4.23 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.60 max vertical.