93
Velocity (max)
9/13/24
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
1B
Thomas
Howard
John A. Logan JC
Frederick Douglass (HS) • KY
6' 3" • 225LBS
R/R
Frederick Douglass (HS) • KY
6' 3" • 225LBS
R/R
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
91 - 93
Velo Range
9/13/24
2250
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/24
Changeup
79 - 82
Velo Range
7/14/21
1710
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/24
Curveball
74 - 77
Velo Range
7/14/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
77 - 79.1
Velo Range
9/04/24
2500
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/24
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2024
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.7
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).
2250
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.
25.1
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
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).
1710
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).
78.0
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).
2500
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).
PBR IL: John A Logan / SIC / Rend Lake / Kaskaskia Scout Day
Sep 4, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
90.0
Velocity (max)
89.5 - 90.0
Velo Range
88.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,274
Spin Rate (max)
2,250
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 79.1
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,528
Spin Rate (max)
2,500
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
82.0
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 81.9
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,801
Spin Rate (max)
1,710
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
2024
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
92.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.3
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)
85.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
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Thomas Howard, RHP, Frederick Douglass (KY), 2023 Uncommitted. Howard stands in a strong frame at 6-foot-3, 225-pounds. He’s an athletic mover down the mound with a long, loose and quick arm out front. His fastball came out of his hand clean, playing with ride through the zone at 89-90 mph. His slider had sharp, 10/4 actions with quality spin (avg. 2500 rpm), and sitting 77-79 mph. To round out his three-pitch mix, Howard turned to his 81-82 mph change-up that had arm-side fade, averaging 16.5 inches of average horizontal movement. Howard still has more left in the tank velocity wise and is a must-know name in the GRAC.
6-foot-3, 190 pound RHP committed to Louisville before his freshman year. Has shown a recent uptick in velocity, working 85-88 T89. Commands secondary pitches well including a sharp 69-72 mph curveball he can throw for strikes on any count. Also mixes in a a solid 76 mph changeup. Thomas continues to be the top prospect in Kentucky's 2023 class with obvious upside and pitchability. There is certainly more velocity to come.