22.6
Hand Speed (max)
1/23/22
CLASS OF 2023
SS
2B
Paxton
Ponder
Shelton State CC
Cullman (HS) • AL
6' 0" • 160LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Excel Blue Wave
Cullman (HS) • AL
6' 0" • 160LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Excel Blue Wave
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/23/22
10
Rot. Acc (max)
1/23/22
13
Hard Hit %
11/04/20
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/23/21
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/04/20
349
Distance (max)
6/23/21
83
Sweet Spot %
1/23/22
6.77
60
6/09/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
87
INF Velo
11/04/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
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)
7.05
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.77
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.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.91
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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
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).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
224
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.9
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).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
349
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.0
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).
91.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
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).
141
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.9
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.
South Alabama Preseason All-State
Jan 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
291
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Excel Scout Day
Jun 9, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
71.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
263
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Excel Baseball Scout Day - Nov. 4
Nov 4, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.8
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.
South Alabama Preseason All-State
Jan 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
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.
67.67
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- South Alabama Preseason All-State: Position Player Reports - Jan 31, 2022
- South Alabama Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Jan 24, 2022
- South Alabama Preseason All-State: Preview - Jan 21, 2022
- Uncommitted 2023's in Alabama - Nov 23, 2021
- Top Prospect Games: Infielders - Jul 2, 2021
- Top Prospect Games: Quick Hits - Jun 25, 2021
- Top Prospect Games: Preview - Jun 21, 2021
- Alabama Scout Blog: Round of 32 Edition - Apr 27, 2021
- Alabama Scout Blog: Week 4 Games - Mar 14, 2021
- Alabama Daily Roundup: March 12th & 13th - Mar 14, 2021
- Alabama Daily Roundup: March 9th - Mar 10, 2021
- 2023s On The Rise - Dec 16, 2020
- Uncommitted 2023's in Alabama - Dec 2, 2020
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Positional Profile: SS/2B Uncommitted 2023 that seems to progress each time we see him.
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Leaner frame with evenly distributed strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic/upright stance, slightly open, smooth load into a short stride. Short path to the ball with extension after contact, fluid rhythm with a whole field approach, produces line-drives.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 281’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. High 3/4 slot, accurate throws with some carry.
Defense: Soft hands with a clean transfer, ability to handle the short-hop. Nice lateral range.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.
5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic frame. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 93 mph. Setup consists of a balanced wide stance and a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient and exhibits a level swing plane. Found multiple barrels in his round. Pull side approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 80 mph; had twitchy hands, and athletic smooth footwork. Movements laterally were athletic. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.8.
2B Paxton Ponder (2023) is an athletic middle infielder that continues to produce at a high level in both facets of the game. Defensively, Ponder shows a ton of lateral range to both sides with plenty of arm strength to make the play behind the bag at 2B. One particular play saw the sophomore range deep to his glove side where he laid out, fielding the ball and finishing the play on a throw from his knees. Ponder has a middle to opposite field approach with a fluid, clean bat path and plenty of athleticism. The sophomore has some intriguing power off the barrel as he collected two doubles on Saturday. A young prospect that continues to trend upward.