Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2028

2B
SS

Jaxon
Herod

West Union Attendance Center (HS) • MS
5' 11" • 162.7LBS
L/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Easley Baseball

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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
19.2
Rot. Acc (max)
10/12/24
-
Hard Hit %
Power
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/24
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
287
Distance (max)
7/24/24
86
Sweet Spot %
6/18/24
Run
6.98
60
10/12/24
3.93
30-yd
10/12/24
1.7
10-yd
7/24/24
20.1
Run speed (max)
10/12/24
Defense
84
INF Velo
7/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

81.3
Velocity (max)
7/24/24
78.8 - 80.5
Velo Range
10/12/24
1822
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24

Changeup

68.5 - 73.1
Velo Range
6/18/24
1448
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24

Curveball

65.4 - 74.2
Velo Range
6/18/24
1821
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24

Slider

68 - 70
Velo Range
3/30/24
1846
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.12
Infield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
12.3
Infield Velocity
76.0
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Position
84
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Position
82
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Easley Baseball Scout Day
May 28, 2024
Position
7.12
60-yard
83
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Position
76
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
JFG Workout MS/TN
Jul 25, 2023
Position
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
87.8
Exit Velocity Avg
79.2
Distance Max
287
Distance Avg
187
Launch Angle Avg
20.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
78.9
Exit Velocity Avg
74.0
Distance Max
251
Distance Avg
205
Launch Angle Avg
23.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Easley Baseball Scout Day
May 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.0
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
North Mississippi/West Tennessee Rising Stars ID
Mar 30, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
222
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
JFG Workout MS/TN
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
19.5
Bat Speed Max
76.4
Bat Speed Avg
67.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
18.4
Hand Speed Avg
17.3
Bat Speed Max
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
62.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.5
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
72.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
JFG Workout MS/TN
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1700
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
21.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1790
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1404
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
67.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1830
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.5
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,887
Spin Rate (max)
1,738
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
67.5
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 66.8
Velo Range
62.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,801
Spin Rate (max)
1,756
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
71.8
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 71.8
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,377
Spin Rate (max)
1,342
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.3
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 79.8
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,982
Spin Rate (max)
1,636
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.1
Velocity (max)
64.5 - 65.1
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,783
Spin Rate (max)
1,775
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
66.6
Velocity (max)
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,846
Spin Rate (max)
1,846
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
80.2
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 79.4
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,042
Spin Rate (max)
1,822
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
76.9
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 74.2
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,917
Spin Rate (max)
1,821
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
68.3
Velocity (max)
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,775
Spin Rate (max)
1,775
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.3
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,682
Spin Rate (max)
1,448
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Easley Baseball Scout Day
May 28, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 80.2
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,753
Spin Rate (max)
1,675
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
66.7
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 66.4
Velo Range
62.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,897
Spin Rate (max)
1,832
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
67.0
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 67.0
Velo Range
64.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,410
Spin Rate (max)
1,347
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
North Mississippi/West Tennessee Rising Stars ID
Mar 30, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.5
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 79.1
Velo Range
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,727
Spin Rate (max)
1,604
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
70.1
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 69.9
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,919
Spin Rate (max)
1,837
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
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 70.7
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,553
Spin Rate (max)
1,414
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2024
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Easley Baseball Scout Day
May 28, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.6
Slider
Velocity Avg
67.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.0
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 80
FB
64 - 67
CB
70 - 72
CH
Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2024
Pitching
81
Max FB
76 - 80
FB
64 - 67
CB
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Pitching
80
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
65 - 74
CB
69 - 73
CH
68 - 68
SL
Easley Baseball Scout Day
May 28, 2024
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
66 - 67
CH
63 - 66
SL
North Mississippi/West Tennessee Rising Stars ID
Mar 30, 2024
Pitching
80
Max FB
76 - 79
FB
69 - 71
CH
68 - 70
SL
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Pitching
76
Max FB
72 - 75
FB
62 - 64
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.70
30 Yard Dash
3.93
60 Yard Dash
6.98
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.86
30 Yard Dash
4.20
60 Yard Dash
7.50
Top Speed (MPH)
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Swift
1.73
10-yd
3.93
30-yd
6.98
60-yd
20.1
Run speed (max)
1.16
RSi (max)
26.7
Jump Height (max)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.70
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.14
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
26.3
Jump Height (max)
North Mississippi/West Tennessee Rising Stars ID
Mar 30, 2024
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
7.44
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.50
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
JFG Workout MS/TN
Jul 25, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.50
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2024
Edge Score
66.21

Pitch Ai

Notes

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Comments

10/12/24
Jaxon Herod, West Union Attendance Center (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-11, 163-pounds. Longer limbs, athletic frame. Can add more to the frame.
Delivery: Worked mainly from the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Quicker arm, short.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. In the zone, plays down. T1887, 1738 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 12/6 shape. Tends to slow the arm down. T1801, 1756 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Plays well off FB, arm side action, down. T1377, 1342 average rpm.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.70 max vertical.
10/12/24
Jaxon Herod, West Union Attendance Center (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-11, 163-pounds. Longer limbs, athletic frame. Can add more to the frame.
Hit: LHH. Even stance, relaxed look with hands starting by the ear. No stride into the swing, worked to the middle parts of the field during BP. 63.4 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Longer arm action, present arm strength.
Defense: Moves well up the middle, athletic actions.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.70 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 66.21 Edge Score
6/18/24
Jaxon Herod, WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Longer limbs on an athletic frame that has room to add mass.
Delivery: Short rocker step, primarily from the stretch good tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Fast action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Down in the zone, mostly straight with some slight fade. T2042, 1822 average rpm.
CB: 65-74 mph. 11-5 action with some late break. T1917, 1821 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Good feel for the offering plays well off the fastball. T1775, 1775 average rpm.
CH: 69-73 mph. heavy arm side fade with some downward action. T1682, 1448 average rpm.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60.
6/18/24
Jaxon Herod, WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Longer limbs on an athletic frame that has room to add mass.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open stance with relaxed hands. Easy load and with knee lift. Foot gets back in line with body well. Can get out on front side at times. Used an opposite field approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 271' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Quick loose arm action
Defense: Good look in the infield. Good glove and footwork. Showed good range as well. Got the ball out quick for a good throw to 1st.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60.
5/28/24
Jaxon Herod, WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Up tempo with good lines and momentum down the mound. Has upside…
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Good feel for pitch which should allow him to work ahead in counts. T1753, 1675 average rpm.
SL: 63-66 mph. Solid action for young arm T1897, 1832 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Developing feel though kills spin T1410, 1347 average rpm.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60.
5/28/24
Jaxon Herod, WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open stance with lower hand set. Easy load and stride. Hands separate well into stride. Some loft to swing. Good pull side approach.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Quick loose arm action
Defense: Advanced look in the infield. Good footwork and clean glove. Smooth transfers for good throws to 1st.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60.
3/30/24
Jaxon Herod, WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Tall, wiry frame
Delivery: Quicker yet controlled tempo with fairly good lines to target. Works down the mound well though could get more extension on fastball.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Good arm side run, developing command. T1727, 1604 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. T1919, 1837 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Still developing feel for the strike zone. Has some upside. T1553, 1414 average rpm.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
3/30/24
Jaxon Herod, WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Tall, wiry frame
Hit: LHH. Wider, open stance with high hand set. Small load as he closes off and works off back leg. Some loft to swing with middle to pull side approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 222' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Solid footwork on infield. Good range and glove work on all angles. Strong arm
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
162.7
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
JFG Workout AL/AL2/MS
Jul 23, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)