27.1
Hand Speed (max)
6/22/21
CLASS OF 2023
3B
RHP
Cole
Ballard
Westfield (HS) • IN
6' 2" • 215LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Mustangs
6' 2" • 215LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Mustangs
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/22/21
9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/22/21
38
Hard Hit %
6/22/21
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/22/21
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/22/21
325
Distance (max)
6/22/21
38
Sweet Spot %
6/22/21
7.09
60
6/22/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
6/22/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
89
Velocity (max)
7/20/22
84 - 88
Velo Range
7/20/22
1891
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
Curveball
72 - 76
Velo Range
7/20/22
1762
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
Positional Tools
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)
7.09
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
247
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.4
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
247
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
27.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
27.1
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
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).
1891
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.
23.5
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).
71.4
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).
1762
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).
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 81.2
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
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 - Curveball
72.8
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 72.8
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,811
Spin Rate (max)
1,762
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
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Cole Ballard, Westfield, 2023, IN
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 205-pound athletic solid frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an athletic tall stance with a smooth load, then uses a leg kick stride. Explosive bat speed.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 82.91 mph. 67.56 mph bat speed average. 24.34 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, smooth footwork.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.09 (60-yard).
Pitching: Feel delivery, easy effort. high ¾ arm angle, long loose arm action.
FB: T82. 79-81 mph. (Max spin 1970; Avg 1896). Up in the zone accuracy, swing and miss action.
CB: 69-73 mph. Low in the zone command, hard action, tight movement. (Max spin 1810; Avg 1762).