23.6
Hand Speed (max)
9/19/20
CLASS OF 2024
C
1B
Jonnie
Gifford
Pepperdine
West Plains (HS) • TX
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags Gray 2024
West Plains (HS) • TX
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags Gray 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
11/01/20
21.2
Rot. Acc (max)
5/30/23
80
Hard Hit %
9/22/23
104
Exit Velocity (max)
9/22/23
93
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/22/23
379
Distance (max)
5/30/23
54
Sweet Spot %
5/30/23
6.98
60
5/30/23
3.97
30-yd
5/30/23
1.7
10-yd
5/30/23
20.4
Run speed (max)
5/30/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
5/30/23
1.87 - 1.94
Pop Time
5/22/21
Positional Tools
2023
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)
6.98
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.05
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
14.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.94
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.1
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.28
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.87 - 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).
75.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.78
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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
Hitting
2023
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).
104.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
379
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
33.2
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).
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
371
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
227
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6
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).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
125
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.1
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).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.2
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.
Texas State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
104.0
Exit Velocity (max)
93.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
281
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
DFW Summer Open
May 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
291
Distance (avg)
379
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Fort Worth Preseason ID
Jan 17, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
OK Underclass Games
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
OK Preseason All-State
Feb 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
78
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
OK Fall Prospect Games
Nov 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
OK Summer Open
Jul 14, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.5
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.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
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.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.3
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.
Texas State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
DFW Summer Open
May 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
OK Underclass Games
Jun 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
OK Preseason All-State
Feb 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
OK Fall Prospect Games
Nov 1, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
OK Fall Prospect Games - Enid
Sep 19, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.98
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Texas State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 22, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.20
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
24.2
Jump Height (max)
20.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
72.82
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.
64.09
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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Jonnie Gifford, West Plains (TX), 2024
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T85, 84-85 mph.
SL: 76-78 mph.
CH: 77-78 mph.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.97 10 and 30 yard splits.
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 99 mph. 379' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph.
Defense: 1.97-2.02 pop times.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.97 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 72.82 Edge Score
Body: 6-foot-1, 220-pound physically impressive frame with current strength and strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with an open stance and athletic posture. Hands get set at shoulder height tight to the head with relaxed back elbow and slightly wrapped barrel angle. Uses a leg lift stride to get back to neutral with good weight stack on the inside of the back knee. Very minimal head movement with explosive swing and good balance throughout. Has quick hands through the zone and good overall bat speed. Shows current strength at contact with the hands and showcases future power potential.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity off the tee and 92 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Short arm action with hand working close to the mask with good hand speed.
Defense: Behind the plate likes to receive with one knee in the dirt. Shows strong wrists when receiving with minimal head movement and strong hip sway. Shows good blocking skills with flexibility in the hips and good ability to deaden the ball in front of the body. Works quickly out of the crouch with hips and feet working very fast. Showcased pop times ranging from 1.95-2.05 with good carry to the bag.
Run: 5.28 runner to first base.
Positional Profile: C
Body: Physical 6-foot-1, 225-pounds with strength in build.
Hit: RHH. Sets up in square stance with his weight shifted back. Weight shift back into a toe-tap stride. Quick through zone, compact line-drive swing. Contact out front with mid/pull approach, line-drives and fly-balls during BP.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee and 91 in BP. Shows bat speed.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action with an over-the-top release slot.
Defense: 1.95-2.07 pop times. Quick transfers and footwork. Adequate receiver with some flexibility and throws around the bag.
Positional Profile: C / 1B
Body: 6-foot, 205-pounds, stocky build, some strength in lower half
Defense: C – 74 mph, 2.14-2.26 second pop times, good defensive actions, quick transfers to throw
Arm: Quick arm, over the top release, mostly accurate throws around the bag
Hit: Right-handed, smooth load, quiet hands, hitterish tendencies at the plate, short and compact swing, quick bat, hard contact during round, contact made out front, exit velocity of 91 mph.
Run: 7.78 second runner in the 60
Solid 6-foot, 203-pound build. The right-handed hitter starts in a balanced, square load with quiet hands. Uses a small leg lift and hand load back to shift his weight before generating a quick level swing through the zone. Made consistent hard contact with line-drives to his mid/pull side during BP. Registered an 87 mph bat-exit velocity, showing some strength and bat speed. Ran a 7.81 60-yard dash. Behind the plate, the primary catcher has developing footwork and exchanges on throws to second. Shows ability to block and above average receiving skills. Throws from a short, high-¾ arm action recording 73 mph throws and pop times ranging from 2.13-2.22 sec.
Jonathan Gifford: C, (2024) Bishop Kelley, OK. 6-foot, 180-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Gifford had an exit velocity of 86 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride before his swing. Had quick bat speed, simple swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, consistently had pop times of 2.09-2.15, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 70 mph; has firm hands, average feet and a developing quick exchange. Some flexibility and quiet setup.Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 8.08 at the event.