84.2
Velocity (max)
1/14/24
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
OF
Grant
Shepherd
Pearland (HS) • TX
6' 1" • 175LBS
L/L • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Houston Wildcatters 2026 Scout Navy
6' 1" • 175LBS
L/L • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Houston Wildcatters 2026 Scout Navy
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 84
Velo Range
1/14/24
2035
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24
Changeup
72 - 75
Velo Range
6/25/24
1285
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24
Curveball
66 - 68
Velo Range
1/14/24
1888
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24
95.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/25/24
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/25/24
356
Distance (max)
6/25/24
54
Sweet Spot %
1/14/24
25.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/14/24
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/25/24
27.1
Rot. Acc (max)
1/14/24
-
Hard Hit %
7.25
60
1/14/24
4.03
30-yd
1/14/24
1.77
10-yd
1/14/24
19.1
Run speed (max)
1/14/24
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
6/25/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
13.2
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
356
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.7
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.
Top Prospect Games: College Station (Invite-Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.8
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
356
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Houston Preseason ID
Jan 14, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.7
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.
Top Prospect Games: College Station (Invite-Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
72.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Houston Preseason ID
Jan 14, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
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).
2035
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.
24.5
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).
66.8
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).
1888
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).
72.6
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).
1285
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).
Houston Preseason ID
Jan 14, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.2
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 83.7
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,109
Spin Rate (max)
2,035
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
68.3
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 67.8
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,982
Spin Rate (max)
1,888
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
74.8
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 74.2
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,400
Spin Rate (max)
1,285
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
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.03
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
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.
Houston Preseason ID
Jan 14, 2024
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.03
30-yd
7.25
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
1.24
RSi (max)
28.5
Jump Height (max)
Visual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
78.25
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Shepherd is a high IQ two-way sophomore proving his worth with intriguing velo from the left side, solid power numbers at the plate all while seeing the game really well.
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds.
Delivery: 3/4 release, fundamentally sound mechanics. Fluent and consistent.
Arm Action: LH. Clean and effective, flies out of hand freely.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Rising FB, plays up in the zone. T2109, 2035 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Consistent pitch, nasty break. Plays well off the elevated FB. T1982, 1888 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Plays well against more aggresive hitters or when CB isn't working well. T1400, 1285 average rpm.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Shepherd is a high IQ two-way sophomore proving his worth with intriguing velo from the left side, solid power numbers at the plate all while seeing the game really well.
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Static stance, weight back. Big load step as pitch is coming. Short and quick through the zone, high LD rate. 68.9 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 325' max distance. Ability to drive the baseball, impressive EV for a '26.
Arm: LH. OF-88 mph. Hose of an arm, accurate and efficient. Gets it out quick.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.50 max vertical.