Logan Ward, Sheridan (AR), 2025
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Long lean frame with projection
Hit: RHH. Open set wide base simple load hand rhythm to foot strike limited backside rotation Linear path with extension to middle
Power: 85.9 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 292’ max distance. gap to gap with line drive approach
Arm: RH.  INF - 78 mph.  clean stroke with carry
Defense: active feet athletic actions funnel to midline quick release
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: clean controlled delivery low hand break with consistent landing
Arm Action: RH. clean take away some length on back
FB: T81.5, 75.6-80.1 mph. angled with some late sink to arm side T2168, 1973 average rpm.
SL: 66.1-67.6 mph. short break on a fastball line T2140, 1963 average rpm.

Player Spotlight

Logan Ward: 3B/RHP, (2025) Sheridan, AR. 6-foot-2, 160-pound lean long frame. Fluid projectable in the box, Ward had an exit velocity of 89 mph. (63.2 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic active stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a long controlled stride. Has a short flat swing plane, average efficient bat speed and good extension on his balanced finish. Found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Athletic projectable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 79 mph; shows soft sure hands, a clean natural exchange, and fluid in control feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic quick movement laterally. Clocked a 60 time of 7.18 at the event. Fluid athletic on the mound, showed quick consistent arm speed, he had a long loose arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed consistent athletic balance point and in line shoulders. Lands open with an athletic falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-78 mph; has command arm side in the zone and some sinking action with tight movement. Threw a 11/5 curveball (65-70) with glove side in the zone command and gradual early action. Throws a heavy changeup (72-76) that has some sinking action and arm side feel control. His 10/4 slider (64-69) showed glove side in the zone command and slight tight action.

Scout Evaluation

Logan Ward, Sheridan, 2025, AR

Position: 3B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pound lean long frame.

Hit: (RHH) Fluid projectable. Starts in an athletic active stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a long controlled stride. Average efficient bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, short flat swing. Gap to gap line drive approach.

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 82.5 mph. 63.2 mph bat speed average. 22.2 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, fluid in control footwork, clean natural exchange. Athletic projectable.  Fielded the ball out front with athletic quick movement laterally.

Arm: 79 mph infield velocity.

Speed: 7.18 (60-yard).

Pitching: Fluid athletic. Up-tempo drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, long loose arm action. Consistent athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands open, an athletic falling off finish.

FB: T78. 76-78 mph. Arm side in the zone accuracy, some sinking action, tight movement.

CB: 65-70 mph. Glove side in the zone command, gradual early action, 11/5 shape.

CH: 72-76 mph. Arm side feel control, some sinking action, heavy movement.

SL: 64-69 mph. Glove side in the zone control, slight tight action, 10/4 movement.

Player Spotlight

Logan Ward: 3B/RHP, (2025) Sheridan, AR. 6-foot-1, 155-pound lean projectable frame. Clocked a time of 7.75 in the 60-yard dash. Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was average, used a short flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Line drive approach. Smooth at the plate, Ward clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. Fluid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 76 mph; showed soft sure hands, a quick clean exchange, and athletic smooth feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a long arm action and a high ¾ slot. Fluid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with a downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Slider (64-66 mph). Sat with his fastball at 74-76 mph; has a straight fastball that shows command around the zone and slight action. Throws a 11/5 curveball (63-64) that has some action and arm side command. Threw a straight changeup (68-71) that showed tailing action and arm side command.

Scout Evaluation

Logan Ward, Sheridan, 2025, AR

Position: 3B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pound lean  projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a short stride. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short flat swing. Line drive approach.

Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 79.96 mph. 62.32 mph bat speed average. 21.83 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, athletic smooth footwork, quick clean exchange. Fluid.  Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.75 (60-yard).

Pitching: Fluid. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T76. 74-76 mph. (Max spin 1818;  Avg 1711). Around the zone accuracy, slight action, straight movement.

CB: 63-64 mph. Arm side control, some action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1829; Avg 1775).

CH: 68-71 mph. Arm side command, tailing action, straight movement.

SL: 64-66 mph. (Max spin 1998; Avg 1786).