Prep Baseball Report
Jake Richards
Jake Richards
Jake Richards
Jake Richards
Jake Richards

CLASS OF 2029

SS
RHP

Jake
Richards

Arvada West (HS) • CO
5' 9" • 153.2LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/25
71
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/25
28.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/25
14
Hard Hit %
5/24/26
Power
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
5/24/26
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/24/26
333
Distance (max)
8/01/26
71
Sweet Spot %
8/01/26
Run
7.09
60-yd
8/01/26
3.97
30-yd
8/01/26
1.73
10-yd
8/01/26
19.7
Run speed (max)
8/01/26
Defense
85
INF Velo
2/15/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
3/05/26
81 - 84
Velo Range
8/01/26
2438
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/25

Changeup

78.4 - 79.5
Velo Range
7/24/25
1676
Spin Rate (avg)
5/24/26

Curveball

71.7 - 76.4
Velo Range
8/01/26
2731
Spin Rate (avg)
8/01/26

Slider

74 - 77
Velo Range
8/01/26
2751
Spin Rate (avg)
5/24/26

Positional Tools

2026
2025
60 Yard Dash
7.09
Infield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
12.7
60 Yard Dash
7.53
Infield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
11.8
Central Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2026
Position
7.09
60-yard
75
INF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Elite Baseball & Arvada West HS Scout Day
May 24, 2026
Position
7.18
60-yard
85
INF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Position
7.64
60-yard
83
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Colorado Rising Stars Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2025
Position
7.53
60-yard
84
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
90.3
Exit Velocity Avg
84.6
Distance Max
333
Distance Avg
199
Launch Angle Avg
17.007
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
79.4
Distance Max
325
Distance Avg
228
Launch Angle Avg
23.2885
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Central Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Elite Baseball & Arvada West HS Scout Day
May 24, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Colorado Rising Stars Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
20.8
Bat Speed Max
70.8
Bat Speed Avg
69.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
21.0
Bat Speed Max
71.0
Bat Speed Avg
67.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Central Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2394
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
29.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
73.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2729
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1676
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2637
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2414
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
29.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2651
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1626
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2705
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Central Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
83.6
Velocity (max)
80.9 - 83.6
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,518
Spin Rate (max)
2,399
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
78.9
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 76.4
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,867
Spin Rate (max)
2,731
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
77.1
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 76.9
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,809
Spin Rate (max)
2,601
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Elite Baseball & Arvada West HS Scout Day
May 24, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 80.7
Velo Range
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,444
Spin Rate (max)
2,380
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
68.0
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 68.0
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,754
Spin Rate (max)
2,716
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.8
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 73.5
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,805
Spin Rate (max)
2,751
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
75.8
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 75.8
Velo Range
1,734
Spin Rate (max)
1,676
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 82.5
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,581
Spin Rate (max)
2,438
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.4
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 71.4
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,897
Spin Rate (max)
2,724
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.9
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.4
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,810
Spin Rate (max)
2,708
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.8
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 79.5
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,729
Spin Rate (max)
1,635
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Colorado Rising Stars Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 83.1
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,500
Spin Rate (max)
2,388
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.7
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 73.3
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,859
Spin Rate (max)
2,737
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 80.7
Velo Range
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,274
Spin Rate (max)
2,249
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.3
Velocity (max)
63.3 - 64.3
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,521
Spin Rate (max)
2,469
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
69.2
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 68.8
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,708
Spin Rate (max)
2,630
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.8
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 72.8
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,741
Spin Rate (max)
1,607
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2026
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Central Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2026
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.3
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.0
Central Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2026
Pitching
84
Max FB
81 - 84
FB
72 - 76
CB
74 - 77
SL
National Program Invitational (NPI)
Jun 4, 2026
Pitching
82
Max FB
78 - 82
FB
70 - 74
CB
Elite Baseball & Arvada West HS Scout Day
May 24, 2026
Pitching
81
Max FB
80 - 81
FB
68 - 68
CB
74 - 76
CH
72 - 73
SL
Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Pitching
81
Max FB
80 - 81
FB
63 - 64
CB
72 - 73
CH
66 - 69
SL

Game Performance

2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.73
30 Yard Dash
3.97
60 Yard Dash
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.8
30 Yard Dash
4.12
60 Yard Dash
7.53
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Central Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2026
Vald
1.73
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.09
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
2.44
RSI (max)
24.2
Jump Height (max)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Vald
1.84
10-yd
4.22
30-yd
7.64
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
20.4
Jump Height (max)
Colorado Rising Stars Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2025
Vald
1.80
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.53
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
Edge Score
52.19

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/15/25
Jake Richards, Arvada West (CO), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 146-pounds. Developing build.
Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a high leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from an over the top slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Moderate spin, mostly strikes, keeps its plane. T2274, 2249 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Developing accuracy, high spin, sharp 1/7 shape. T2521, 2469 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Good control, high spin, sharp right to left break. T2708, 2630 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Developing accuracy, kills spin, arm side fade. T1741, 1607 average rpm.
ATH: 1.95 and 4.35 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
2/15/25
Jake Richards, Arvada West (CO), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 146-pounds. Developing build.
Hit: RHH. Upright even setup with a wide base, weight starting on back side, and bat resting on back shoulder. Uses a moderate leg lift gaining ground forward. Short slightly uphill path through the zone, mostly barrels. 68.3 mph bat speed with 23 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph.
Defense: Polished actions defensively.
ATH: 1.95 and 4.35 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

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Physical

2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Central Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2026
Physical - Athlete
5' 9"
Ht
153.2
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 9"
Ht
148.4
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 9"
Ht
145.5
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)