Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

3B
1B

Gavin
Jackson

American Leadership Academy - Johnston (HS) • NC
6' 3" • 213LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
25.8
Hand Speed (max)
11/03/24
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/11/24
25.1
Rot. Acc (max)
11/03/24
75
Hard Hit %
6/11/24
Power
102
Exit Velocity (max)
11/03/24
93.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/31/24
368
Distance (max)
11/03/24
91
Sweet Spot %
5/11/24
Run
7.21
60
7/31/24
4.17
30-yd
6/11/24
1.78
10-yd
6/11/24
19
Run speed (max)
1/27/24
Defense
83
INF Velo
11/03/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

81.2
Velocity (max)
7/31/24
79.8 - 80.7
Velo Range
5/11/24
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
5/11/24

Changeup

72 - 74
Velo Range
1/27/24
1435
Spin Rate (avg)
1/27/24

Curveball

64.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
7/31/24
1443
Spin Rate (avg)
7/31/24

Slider

70 - 70
Velo Range
6/11/24
1617
Spin Rate (avg)
6/11/24

Positional Tools

2024
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Infield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
14.1
Infield Velocity
68.0

Hitting

2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
102.0
Exit Velocity Avg
87.3
Distance Max
368
Distance Avg
231
Launch Angle Avg
21.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
82.8
Exit Velocity Avg
77.7
Distance Max
281
Distance Avg
153
Launch Angle Avg
11.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Fall Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Nov 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
102.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
368
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 31, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
93.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.8
Exit Velocity (max)
88.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
293
Distance (avg)
360
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2024 Prep Baseball Scout Day: ZT Prospects Carolina
May 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
296
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Burlington Preseason ID
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: American Dream Baseball
Nov 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
Hand Speed Max
25.8
Hand Speed Avg
24.0
Bat Speed Max
74.8
Bat Speed Avg
70.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Fall Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Nov 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.8
Hand Speed (max)
24.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 31, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
24.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
24.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Burlington Preseason ID
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1866
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1383
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1338
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1617
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Splitter
Velocity Avg
68.5
Splitter
Spin Rate Avg
942
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1439
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
19.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1262
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1323
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 31, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.2
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 80.2
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,028
Spin Rate (max)
1,906
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
70.4
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,791
Spin Rate (max)
1,443
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
71.6
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 71.6
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,296
Spin Rate (max)
1,206
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.7
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 78.7
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,954
Spin Rate (max)
1,826
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
64.3
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 64.3
Velo Range
61.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,362
Spin Rate (max)
1,312
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
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,617
Spin Rate (max)
1,617
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
69.0
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.0
Velo Range
942
Spin Rate (max)
942
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2024 Prep Baseball Scout Day: ZT Prospects Carolina
May 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.2
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 80.7
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,980
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.8
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 67.8
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,575
Spin Rate (max)
1,394
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
72.4
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 72.4
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,448
Spin Rate (max)
1,341
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Burlington Preseason ID
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 79.0
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,868
Spin Rate (max)
1,790
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
67.1
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 66.9
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,425
Spin Rate (max)
1,368
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
74.3
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 73.8
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,564
Spin Rate (max)
1,435
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR Scout Day: American Dream Baseball
Nov 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
74.4
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 74.4
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,619
Spin Rate (max)
1,439
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.2
Velocity (max)
60.7 - 63.2
Velo Range
59.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,349
Spin Rate (max)
1,262
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.6
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 66.6
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,364
Spin Rate (max)
1,323
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2024
2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
PBR Scout Day: American Dream Baseball
Nov 20, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.0
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Pitching
80
Max FB
75 - 79
FB
62 - 64
CB
70 - 70
SL
Burlington Preseason ID
Jan 27, 2024
Pitching
79
Max FB
78 - 79
FB
65 - 67
CB
72 - 74
CH

Game Performance

2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
4.17
60 Yard Dash
7.50
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.86
60 Yard Dash
7.58
Top Speed (MPH)
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 31, 2024
Swift
2.78
RSi (max)
25.0
Jump Height (max)
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
7.50
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
2.24
RSi (max)
24.1
Jump Height (max)
2024 Prep Baseball Scout Day: ZT Prospects Carolina
May 11, 2024
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.24
30-yd
7.73
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
Burlington Preseason ID
Jan 27, 2024
Swift
2.02
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
2.42
RSi (max)
23.7
Jump Height (max)
PBR Scout Day: American Dream Baseball
Nov 20, 2022
Swift
1.86
10-yd
7.58
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
PBR Scout Day: American Dream Baseball
Nov 20, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

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6/11/24
Gavin Jackson, Cleveland High (NC), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Physical presence with strength present. Broad shoulders. Frame will continue to handle weight and strength gains.
Delivery: 1B side. Small side step and turn. Lift to the mid-chest with some pelvic tilt, sitting on the back leg. Swings to an on-line and in-line, square foot strike. Some effort through the release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing to an over-the-top slot. Some shoulder restriction.
FB: T80, 75-79 mph. Around the zone. Lacked pure feel for any one location spot. Going arm side, some arm side run out of the hand. T1954, 1826 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Spiked grip. Rolling top to bottom action. Solid depth. Hump out of the hand. T1362, 1312 average rpm.
SL: 70-70 mph. Distinctive movement pattern when compared to curveball. Early horizontal action. T1617, 1617 average rpm.
SPLT: 68-69 mph.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.
6/11/24
Gavin Jackson, Cleveland High (NC), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Physical presence with strength present. Broad shoulders. Frame will continue to handle weight and strength gains.
Hit: RHH. Balanced. Even. Feet just oustide the shoulders. Hands settle off the back shoulder as the barrel rests over the shoulder. Rocks back slightly into the back leg as the hands lift slightly and push back slightly. Average stride. Works to be light on the landing. Solid back side action. Two-handed finish with locked front side and weight rotating back over the back leg. Lift in the swing. Working for extension. Strength over bat speed. 70.6 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.1 mph. 360' max distance. Strong at the point of contact when on barrel with extension. Considerably stronger to the pull side. Natural loft off the bat path. Created backspin in BP and game action.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Medium to long arm action, reaching out of the glove. Over-the-top slot. Arm strength over arm speed.
Defense: Solid feel for rhythm in hands and feet. Hips work high. Shows athleticism in exchange and release.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.
1/27/24
Gavin Jackson, Cleveland (NC), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 203-pounds. Physical presence. Broad shoulders. Strength in the lower half.
Delivery: 1st base side. Slight side saddle. Closed through balance, lifting to th ehigh chest. Small hand pump to his break. Land on-line with a closed toe at foot strike. Solid direction
Arm Action: RH. Long with some body wrap. Some effort to the cocking phase. Over-the-top slot. Strong arm.
FB: Some sink and run, but basically plays true out of the hand
CB: Fights for consistent rotation. 11/5 tilt with occasional depth
CH: Similar window and effect of the fastball.
1/27/24
Gavin Jackson, Cleveland (NC), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 203-pounds. Physical presence. Broad shoulders. Strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced, and rhythmic in the setup. Flat bat. Simple rock into his load. Average stride. Some lift through contact. Strong at conact.
Power: Average bat speed. Chance to create power to pull side with strength.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Long arm swing to an over-the-top slot. Showed arm strength and accuracy.
Defense: Nimble feet for his size. Good bend at the hips. Hands have rhythm. Simple, easy exchange and release.

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Fall Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Nov 3, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 3"
Ht
213.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 31, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 4"
Ht
216.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 4"
Ht
215.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Burlington Preseason ID
Jan 27, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)