22.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/17/22
CLASS OF 2023
C
3B
Jax
Byrd
Clark State CC
Wayne (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 151LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Miami Valley Prospects
Wayne (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 151LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Miami Valley Prospects
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
1/17/22
10.1
Rot. Acc (max)
10/02/21
13
Hard Hit %
7/08/20
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
7/08/20
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/08/20
324
Distance (max)
7/08/20
57
Sweet Spot %
1/17/22
7.6
60
7/08/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
1/17/22
-
OF Velo
71
C Velo
1/17/22
1.91 - 1.94
Pop Time
1/17/22
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
10/16/20
76 - 79
Velo Range
10/16/20
1693
Spin Rate (avg)
7/08/20
Changeup
63 - 64
Velo Range
7/08/20
699
Spin Rate (avg)
7/08/20
Curveball
64 - 68
Velo Range
10/16/20
1749
Spin Rate (avg)
7/08/20
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.64
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.91 - 1.94
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.67
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.60
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.0
Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects 1.17.22
Jan 17, 2022
Position
7.64
60-yard
1.91 - 1.94
Pop Time
81
INF Velo
71
C Velo
87
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.6
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
133
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.5
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).
90.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
324
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3
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.
Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects 1.17.22
Jan 17, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 2, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
133
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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.
19.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.9
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.
Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects 1.17.22
Jan 17, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 2, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
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).
1693
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).
62.9
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).
1749
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).
62.6
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).
699
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).
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 78.5
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,887
Spin Rate (max)
1,693
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.0
Velocity (max)
60.1 - 65.9
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,778
Spin Rate (max)
1,749
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
62.6
Velocity (max)
61.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
699
Spin Rate (max)
699
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 Organizational Spotlight: Miami Valley Prospects - Feb 17, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects - Quick Hits - Jan 20, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects - Jan 18, 2022
- Results From 2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games - Oct 4, 2021
- 2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Oct 4, 2021
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Sneak Peek - Jul 17, 2020
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 16, 2020
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 11, 2020
- Results From 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Jul 9, 2020
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Jax Byrd: C/3B, (2023) Wayne, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. During batting practice, Byrd recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, shows a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 81 mph; had a fluid exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 71 mph during throw downs; has consistent feet, soft hands, and a clean transfer. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.91-1.94. Calm setup with some flexibility. Advanced capabilities behind the dish. Had a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.64. Very talented prospect.
Jax Byrd: C/3B, (2023) Wayne, OH. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. (61.89 mph bat speed average). (18.36 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is efficient, shows a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 70 mph; had soft hands, developing footwork, and a clean transfer. recorded a pop time of 2.01-2.07. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.67 at the event. (Max spin ; Avg ).
5-foot-9, 165-pound projectable body frame. From behind the dish he has athletic actions with quickness to his footwork. Gets his momentum carrying in good direction with a clean exchange and arm action from a high ¾ slot. Recorded pop times between 2.03-2.16 and a velocity of 68 mph. On the mound he throws with minimal effort to his delivery using a straight up and down leg lift, landing in a straight line at foot strike with his momentum carrying toward home plate. Has quickness to his arm speed through a ¾ slot. Fastball was between 73-77 mph and topped out at 79 mph. Curveball has a tighter 11/5 shape with mostly gradual break to it at 62-66 mph. Throws his changeup using fastball arm speed between 63-64 mph. Right-handed hitter has an open stance striding back to even. Has quickness to his hands swinging with a level bat path through the zone. Showed the ability to use both sides of the field during his round of batting practice while reaching a top exit velocity of 91 mph. Ran a 7.60 60-yard dash