22.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/05/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
LHP
Royce
Ward
Cathedral High School (HS) • IN
6' 4" • 170LBS
L/L • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Indiana Nitro Gold
6' 4" • 170LBS
L/L • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Indiana Nitro Gold
Rankings
2026 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2026 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
UNCOMMITTED
Player has made a commitment?
Tell us where
Best Of Stats
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/05/23
8.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/15/23
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/15/23
287
Distance (max)
10/15/23
71
Sweet Spot %
6/05/23
7.18
60
10/15/23
-
30-yd
1.73
10-yd
6/05/23
18.5
Run speed (max)
6/05/23
-
INF Velo
75
OF Velo
10/15/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
72
Velocity (max)
6/05/23
70.8 - 71.8
Velo Range
6/05/23
1717
Spin Rate (avg)
6/05/23
Changeup
67.6 - 72.5
Velo Range
6/05/23
1581
Spin Rate (avg)
6/05/23
Curveball
60.6 - 62.4
Velo Range
6/05/23
1494
Spin Rate (avg)
6/05/23
Positional Tools
2023
Sign in to view rankings 
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
126
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.6
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.
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
122
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.0
Exit Velocity (max)
72.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
109
Distance (avg)
205
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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.
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
60.3
Bat Speed (max)
58.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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).
1613
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.
22.7
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).
60.1
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).
1378
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).
68.4
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).
1543
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).
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 71.8
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,804
Spin Rate (max)
1,717
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
62.6
Velocity (max)
60.6 - 62.4
Velo Range
59.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,518
Spin Rate (max)
1,494
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
72.9
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 72.5
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,678
Spin Rate (max)
1,581
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
71.4
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 71.3
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,605
Spin Rate (max)
1,521
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
60.6
Velocity (max)
58.4 - 60.2
Velo Range
56.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,335
Spin Rate (max)
1,292
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
66.6
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 66.6
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,517
Spin Rate (max)
1,484
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.18
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Swift
7.22
60-yd
17.0
Run speed (max)
2.04
RSi (max)
2.04
RSi (avg)
1,346
Jump Power (max)
24.8
Jump Height (max)
24.7
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-4, 170-pounds. Projectable, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Starts in an upright stance. High leg kick stride, hands launch from a high handset. Barrel works down to contact & uphill to extension to create some loft within the swing. Long arms help to create leverage. Added strength will pay dividends. Interesting '26 follow
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 287' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. Moderate length in the arm swing, releases from a high 3/4 - OTT slot
Defense: Feet work with control during the approach. Hands are sure, quick/clean exchange.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Royce Ward, Cathedral High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long, projectable build
Delivery: Consistent pace throughout the operation, gets to a taller balance point and keeps the torso stacked. Shoulders work in-line down the slope, lands square but tends to spin around front leg causing finish to fall off.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: ASR/sink - avg command
CB: Gradual action - 1/7 shape
CH: ASR/sink
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.73 10 yard split
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long, projectable build
Delivery: Consistent pace throughout the operation, gets to a taller balance point and keeps the torso stacked. Shoulders work in-line down the slope, lands square but tends to spin around front leg causing finish to fall off.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: ASR/sink - avg command
CB: Gradual action - 1/7 shape
CH: ASR/sink
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.73 10 yard split
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long, projectable build
Hit: LHH. Tall, athletic stance. Minimal load, small forward move. Simple swing, short to it w/ level swing plane through the zone. Controlled, two-handed finish. Strength gains will pay dividends.
Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. Longer arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Controlled footwork, flashes athleticism. Hands are sure - natural exchange.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.73 in the 10 yard split.
Royce Ward, Cathedral High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Long, projectable build
Hit: LHH. Tall, athletic stance. Minimal load, small forward move. Simple swing, short to it w/ level swing plane through the zone. Controlled, two-handed finish. Strength gains will pay dividends.
Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. Longer arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Controlled footwork, flashes athleticism. Hands are sure - natural exchange.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.73 in the 10 yard split.
Position Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Projectable
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance. Short stride w/ minimal movement in the upper body during the load. Direct bat path that works uphill after contact.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.2 mph. 205' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-74 mph. Moderate arm action from an OTT slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, fields the ball out front w/ sure hands, quick exchange.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Projectable
Delivery: Controlled tempo throughout the delivery, some athleticism present. Gets to a tall balance point and moves down the mound with uphill shoulders. Soft, square landing w/ an athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm action with some stab on the back side. Pitches from an OTT arm slot.
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Slight ASR w/ below avg command T1605, 1521 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. Gradual action w/ 11/5 shape T1335, 1292 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. T1517, 1484 average rpm.