CLASS OF 2026
SS
RHP
Alex
Harrington
Cathedral Catholic San Diego (HS) • CA
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Canes National
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Canes National
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
89
Exit Velocity (max)
3/20/22
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/20/22
332
Distance (max)
3/20/22
60
Sweet Spot %
3/20/22
6.98
60
3/20/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
3/20/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
3/20/22
80.4 - 82.4
Velo Range
3/20/22
2234
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/22
Changeup
74 - 75.2
Velo Range
3/20/22
1521
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/22
Curveball
67.9 - 69.3
Velo Range
3/20/22
2207
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/22
Slider
69.4 - 70.4
Velo Range
3/20/22
2122
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/22
Positional Tools
2022
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.98
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.8
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
332
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
205
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.1
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.
SoCal Rising Stars: Orange County
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
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).
2234
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.
27.4
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).
68.6
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).
2207
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).
74.6
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).
1521
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.9
Slider
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).
2122
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
SoCal Rising Stars: Orange County
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 82.4
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,284
Spin Rate (max)
2,234
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 69.3
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,310
Spin Rate (max)
2,207
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 70.4
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,200
Spin Rate (max)
2,122
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.2
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 75.2
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,670
Spin Rate (max)
1,521
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
SoCal Rising Stars: Orange County
Mar 20, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- San Diego Scout Notebook: 4/15 - 4/19 - Apr 23, 2024
- San Diego Scout Notebook: 3/4 - 3/16 - Mar 18, 2024
- RANKINGS UPDATE: Class of 2026 - Sep 5, 2023
- California State Games: Fielding Leaderboards - Aug 21, 2023
- Area Codes Underclass: Impact 60 (Yankees) - Aug 16, 2023
- 2023 National Program Invitational: Impact 2026s - Jun 16, 2023
- 2026 Player Rankings Update - May 25, 2023
- San Diego HS Notebook - Apr 24, 2023
- 2023 Team Preview: Cathedral Catholic Dons - Feb 7, 2023
- 2026 Rankings: Big 4 (CA-FL-GA-TX) - Dec 2, 2022
- Initial 2026 Overall Rankings Release - Nov 18, 2022
- 2026 State Player Rankings - Nov 16, 2022
- Nine to Know: Rising Stars - Mar 28, 2022
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP Harrington is the second ranked player in the country for the class of 2026 for a reason. Pure hitting skills and athleticism paired with near perfect defensive tools.
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Tall, lean and athletic build. Has room to add mass.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with bat at his ear, slightly offset feet. No stride, lead foot goes up onto the toe and lands at contact for timing. Clean through the zone, line drives and hard hit balls consistently.
Arm: RH. Strong and quick release, great accuracy . Comfortable with throws from all angles.
Defense: Strong footwork, good awareness and anticipation. Flexible and dynamic at all times.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Harrington is the second ranked player in the country for the class of 2026 for a reason. Pure hitting skills and athleticism paired with near perfect defensive tools.
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Tall, lean and athletic build. Has room to add mass.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with bat at his ear, slightly offset feet. No stride, lead foot goes up onto the toe and lands at contact for timing. Clean through the zone, line drives and hard hit balls consistently.
Arm: RH. Strong and quick release, great accuracy . Comfortable with throws from all angles.
Defense: Strong footwork, good awareness and anticipation. Flexible and dynamic at all times.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Projectable build and frame. Long limbs. High waisted build. Lean athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Taller/narrow set up with feet just outside his shoulders and rhythmic hands. Mild leg lift trigger that loads early. Hands load into a good launch position and creates depth into the hitting zone. Consistent loud impact out front. On-plane bat path. Advanced bat speed. Balanced at finish with good extension through finish. 2 HR in BP. Looks the part of an advanced hitter.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Advanced arm strength showing the ability to stay at SS. All accurate throws during the workout. Medium path with present arm speed. Ability to throw on the run and manipulate slot.
Defense: Solid overall actions. Good footwork in getting to his spots with present glove skills. Athleticism was easy to see. Some present gather with the lower half to get off strong throws. Quick DP exchanges/turns.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Over the top gather into a side step. High chest knee lift. Works in-line. Slight follow through finish to 1B side. Establishes front side direction early. Creates good stretch. Lower half works well maintaining his backside.
Arm Action: RH. Advanced arm speed. Slight stab that works to a full arm path. Works from the 3/4 slot. Consistent slots on all pitch types.
FB: Present life to it with present 19 inch VB. Gets good extension on it which increases perceived velo.
CB: Developing secondary. Had trouble locating, but when he got out front with it, it showed good depth and break.
SL: Best secondary. Sweeper shape. Good feel in the zone. Early signs of a swing and miss pitch.
CH: Another advanced secondary. Tons of fade to it with 19 inch of HB. Feel for it in the zone as well.