21
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/22
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Blaize
Ward
Maumelle (HS) • AR
6' 1" • 185LBS
L/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Arkansas Prospects Platinum 2024
6' 1" • 185LBS
L/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Arkansas Prospects Platinum 2024
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/23
11.3
Rot. Acc (max)
7/28/21
50
Hard Hit %
2/18/23
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/23
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/23
332
Distance (max)
2/18/23
71
Sweet Spot %
2/18/23
7.02
60
6/04/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
89
INF Velo
6/04/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
88
Velocity (max)
6/04/23
86 - 88
Velo Range
6/04/23
2097
Spin Rate (avg)
6/14/22
Changeup
75.2 - 76.4
Velo Range
2/18/23
1651
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/22
Curveball
74 - 75
Velo Range
6/08/23
2071
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Slider
70 - 71
Velo Range
6/04/23
2148
Spin Rate (avg)
6/14/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.02
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
332
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5
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).
89.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
165
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.9
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).
88.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
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).
217
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.2
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
160
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Arkansas PBR JFG
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.8
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.
73.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.0
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.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.5
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.
20.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.3
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 14, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
65.1
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Arkansas PBR JFG
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
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).
1772
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.
21.1
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).
71.1
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).
1955
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).
75.9
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).
1432
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
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).
2053
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.
25.8
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).
64.8
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).
2033
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).
72.1
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).
1651
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).
68.7
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).
2148
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).
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 85.1
Velo Range
83.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,876
Spin Rate (max)
1,639
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.4
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.7
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,991
Spin Rate (max)
1,897
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.3
Velocity (max)
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,075
Spin Rate (max)
1,075
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
83.2 - 85.1
Velo Range
83.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,172
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
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
71.0
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 70.7
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,177
Spin Rate (max)
2,071
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
76.6
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 76.4
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,570
Spin Rate (max)
1,522
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 81.9
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,220
Spin Rate (max)
2,097
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.8
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 69.4
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,206
Spin Rate (max)
2,148
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 78.9
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,101
Spin Rate (max)
1,995
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.3
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 65.9
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,136
Spin Rate (max)
2,033
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 73.2
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,763
Spin Rate (max)
1,651
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
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)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
2022
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.
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 14, 2022
Swift
1.96
10-yd
4.38
30-yd
7.94
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
7.5
Run Speed (avg)
2.56
RSi (max)
2.44
RSi (avg)
1,304
Jump Power (max)
25.0
Jump Height (max)
24.6
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
73.13
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.
67.67
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Blaize Ward, Maumelle (AR), 2025
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with present strength
Hit: LHH. Athletic set up knee to knee trigger quick twitch to barrel release Slight uphill to contact extension to middle of field
Power: 88.3 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 288’ max distance. gap to gap with pull side power
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. quick efficient slot with ease
Defense: easy actions plus defender advanced catch and throw
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.
Delivery: rhythmic delivery with power from the lower body
Arm Action: RH. short clean quick arm swing
FB: T82.1, 79.6-81.9 mph. straight with down angle T2219, 2097 average rpm.
SL: 68.3-69.4 mph. short break glove side feel T2205, 2147 average rpm.
Player Spotlight
Blaize Ward: SS/RHP, (2025) Maumelle, AR. 6-foot, 160-pound lean athletic frame. Advanced during batting practice, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 89 mph. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic narrow stance with a compact rhythmic load, then used a short controlled stride. Has flashed present bat speed, short upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up lots of balls with some loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach. Athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; shows a quick clean exchange, athletic in control feet, and twitchy consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick athletic. Used a high slot with a short quick arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.45. Projectable on the mound, showed quick consistent arm speed with a short consistent arm action and a high arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-79 mph; showed some action and both sides of the plate command with straight movement. (Max spin 2100; Avg 1994). Had tight late action and in the zone command on his 11/5 curveball (63-66). (Max spin 2136; Avg 2033). His changeup (70-73) has fading action and down in the zone arm side control.
Scout Evaluation
Blaize Ward, Maumelle, 2025, AR
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 160-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (LHH) Advanced. Began in an athletic narrow stance with a compact rhythmic load, then used a short controlled stride. Flashed present bat speed. High finish, short upward swing. Line drive gap to gap approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 83.5 mph. 63.6 mph bat speed average. 19.4 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Twitchy consistent hands, athletic in control footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic. Movements laterally were quick athletic and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Short quick arm action, high slot.
Speed: 7.45 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, short consistent arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T79. 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2100; Avg 1994). Both sides of the plate accuracy, some action, straight movement.
CB: 63-66 mph. In the zone control, tight late action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2136; Avg 2033).
CH: 70-73 mph. Down in the zone arm side control, fading action.