27.5
Hand Speed (max)
9/09/23
CLASS OF 2024
3B
RHP
Paxton
Gardner
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Henderson county (HS) • KY
6' 2" • 220LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Razorbacks
Henderson county (HS) • KY
6' 2" • 220LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Razorbacks
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
9/09/23
12.7
Rot. Acc (max)
9/25/22
38
Hard Hit %
9/25/22
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
9/25/22
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/25/22
347
Distance (max)
9/25/22
75
Sweet Spot %
9/25/22
7.68
60
9/09/23
-
30-yd
2.07
10-yd
9/25/22
17.7
Run speed (max)
9/25/22
86
INF Velo
9/09/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
9/09/23
80 - 82
Velo Range
9/25/22
1955
Spin Rate (avg)
9/09/23
Changeup
77.5 - 78.3
Velo Range
9/25/22
1628
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/22
Curveball
67.5 - 70.2
Velo Range
9/25/22
2454
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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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).
86.0
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
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
50.5
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).
91.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
347
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
222
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.9
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.
Class of 2024-2025 KY State AC Games 9-9-23
Sep 9, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
66.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
27.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.4
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.
Class of 2024-2025 KY State AC Games 9-9-23
Sep 9, 2023
Blast - Hitting
27.5
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Sep 25, 2022
Blast - Hitting
26.7
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
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).
82.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
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).
1955
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.
24.1
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).
69.1
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).
2365
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).
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).
81.0
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).
1784
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.
22.0
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).
68.8
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).
2454
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).
77.9
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).
1628
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).
Class of 2024-2025 KY State AC Games 9-9-23
Sep 9, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 82.0
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,032
Spin Rate (max)
1,955
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
69.4
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 69.4
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,414
Spin Rate (max)
2,365
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
80.0 - 82.0
Velo Range
78.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,926
Spin Rate (max)
1,784
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 70.2
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,530
Spin Rate (max)
2,454
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.3
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 78.3
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,638
Spin Rate (max)
1,628
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.68
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.07
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.86
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.
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Sep 25, 2022
Swift
2.07
10-yd
7.86
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
1.18
RSi (max)
1.19
RSi (avg)
1,834
Jump Power (max)
23.1
Jump Height (max)
23.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
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Paxton Gardner, Henderson county, 2024, KY
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 220-pound strong sturdy frame.
Hit: (RHH) Raw. Started in an athletic balanced stance with a tight load, then used a small leg kick. Explosive bat speed. Uphill swing. Gap to gap line drive approach.
Power: 91.6 mph exit velocity, average 84.3 mph. 70.4 mph bat speed average. 24.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Solid. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally.
Arm: 84 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Stretch only drop-and-drive delivery, decent effort. arm angle, good arm speed, longer arm action. Consistent balance point, lands square, balanced finish.
FB: 80-82 mph. (Max spin 1925; Avg 1783). Arm side in the zone accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 67-70 mph. Down in the zone in the zone control, slurvey swing and miss action, tight movement. (Max spin 2530; Avg 2453).
CH: 77-78 mph.