Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

2B
RHP

Christian
Starks

Pickens County High School (HS) • GA
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: 16u Georgia Jackets National

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2026 National

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
6/06/23
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
1/14/24
24.2
Rot. Acc (max)
1/08/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
5/21/23
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/14/24
312
Distance (max)
5/21/23
73
Sweet Spot %
5/21/23
Run
7.41
60
5/21/23
3.97
30-yd
1/14/24
1.71
10-yd
5/21/23
18.3
Run speed (max)
5/21/23
Defense
86
INF Velo
1/14/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

82
Velocity (max)
1/14/24
80 - 82
Velo Range
6/16/23
2078
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24

Changeup

76.4 - 77.2
Velo Range
1/14/24
1561
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24

Curveball

72 - 74
Velo Range
9/29/23
2009
Spin Rate (avg)
5/21/23

Slider

71.3 - 73.1
Velo Range
1/14/24
2208
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2021
Infield Velocity
86.0
60 Yard Dash
7.49
Infield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
12.4
60 Yard Dash
8.08
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
10.8
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Position
7.49
60-yard
84
INF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR Scout Day: Georgia Jackets
May 21, 2023
Position
85
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Position
7.56
60-yard
79
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Position
8.08
60-yard
77
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
90.3
Exit Velocity Avg
83.3
Distance Max
304
Distance Avg
181
Launch Angle Avg
15.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
81.2
Distance Max
312
Distance Avg
193
Launch Angle Avg
18.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: Georgia Jackets
May 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
20.4
Bat Speed Max
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
65.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
20.7
Bat Speed Max
68.2
Bat Speed Avg
65.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2078
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1561
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2208
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1867
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2009
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1498
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1797
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 81.9
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,155
Spin Rate (max)
2,078
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
73.5
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 73.1
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,235
Spin Rate (max)
2,208
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.2
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 77.2
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,627
Spin Rate (max)
1,561
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR Scout Day: Georgia Jackets
May 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 77.7
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,983
Spin Rate (max)
1,867
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
70.9
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 70.9
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,061
Spin Rate (max)
2,009
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.3
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 70.3
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,060
Spin Rate (max)
1,797
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
74.3
Velocity (max)
73.7 - 74.3
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,528
Spin Rate (max)
1,498
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
PBR Scout Day: Georgia Jackets
May 21, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.0
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Pitching
82
Max FB
81 - 82
FB
76 - 77
CH
71 - 73
SL
Upperclass Fall World Series
Sep 29, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
80 - 80
FB
72 - 74
CB
75 - 77
CH
Southeast Select
Jul 13, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
72 - 74
CB
15U National Championship
Jul 6, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
76 - 80
FB
70 - 72
CB
PBR Classic
Jun 16, 2023
Pitching
82
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
72 - 73
CB
PBR Scout Day: Georgia Jackets
May 21, 2023
Pitching
78
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
69 - 71
CB
2021 Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Pitching
75
Max FB
72 - 74
FB
62 - 64
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.71
30 Yard Dash
3.97
60 Yard Dash
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.71
30 Yard Dash
4.05
60 Yard Dash
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Swift
1.71
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
1.37
RSi (max)
27.9
Jump Height (max)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Swift
1.82
10-yd
7.49
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
PBR Scout Day: Georgia Jackets
May 21, 2023
Swift
1.71
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.41
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
7.56
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
2.62
RSi (max)
2.62
RSi (avg)
1,368
Jump Power (max)
26.2
Jump Height (max)
26.2
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
Edge Score
41.22
Edge Score
51.71

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/14/24
Christian Starks, Pickens (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Longer limbed build, leaner. Athletic with more room to fill out the frame.
Delivery: Quick pace, strong intent delivery. Stays in the lower half well.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Gets a ton of sink/run. Fills up the bottom of the zone. T2155, 2070 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Late break. Will produce ton of swing and miss. Landed it for strikes. T2235, 2208 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Late, sinking action. Great pitch to throw off the fastball. T1627, 1561 average rpm.
ATH: 1.71 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.90 max vertical.
1/14/24
Christian Starks, Pickens (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Longer limbed build, leaner. Athletic with more room to fill out the frame.
Hit: RHH. Even and wider base. Line drive BP round. Consistent round of batting practice. No stride on the front side. 65.1 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Longer arm, present strength.
Defense: Choppy feet at times, clean when fielding.
ATH: 1.71 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.90 max vertical.
6/06/23

Christian Starks, Pickens (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance, small leg-kick. Line-drive approach/solid contact through the zone. Good intent on the swing. 65.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Powerful, strong arm, 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Quick release, good transfer, good footwork.
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.82 in the 10 yard split.
Vizual Edge: 51.71 Edge Score

6/06/23
Christian Starks, Pickens (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance, small leg-kick. Line-drive approach/solid contact through the zone. Good intent on the swing. 65.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Powerful, strong arm, 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Quick release, good transfer, good footwork.
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.82 in the 10 yard split.
Vizual Edge: 51.71 Edge Score
1/08/23
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP High ceiling bat for class.
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Broad shoulders, long levers, tons of room to fill out.
Hits: RHH. He has good hip pace, rides the backside in stride creating some of the best linear connection in the class as the hands are thrown. His weight distribution at landing is perfect, and he routinely catches the ball just outside his front foot for big exit velocity barrels innate ability to match pitch plane with his short, direct path that gets optimal extension.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 MPH. 305' max distance. Repeats swing better than most his age, gap to gap juice.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Needs work on shortening arm action to fit in IF, as well as changing arm angles on certain plays. Big arm swing L3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid balance, moves to ball with aggressiveness. Stays down through ball well.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
1/08/23

GA Preseason All State

This 2022 JFG alumni was one of the most impressive young players in the event. The swing mechanics are extremely advanced and he has an innate ability to match pitch plane with his short, direct path that gets optimal extension. Starks repeats his swing better than most his age, with serious gap to gap juice. He has good hip pace, rides the backside in stride creating some of the best linear connection in the class as the hands are thrown. His weight distribution at landing is perfect, and he routinely catches the ball just outside his front foot for big exit velocity barrels (90.4 EV). Defensively, Starks instincts and solid footwork that work in a constant flow toward the bag. His near sidearm arm action was up to 79 mph and will play at multiple infield positions as he gets stronger. 


1/08/23

Positional Profile: 2B/RHP High ceiling bat for class.
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Broad shoulders, long levers, tons of room to fill out.
Hits: RHH. He has good hip pace, rides the backside in stride creating some of the best linear connection in the class as the hands are thrown. His weight distribution at landing is perfect, and he routinely catches the ball just outside his front foot for big exit velocity barrels innate ability to match pitch plane with his short, direct path that gets optimal extension.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 MPH. 305' max distance. Repeats swing better than most his age, gap to gap juice.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.Needs work on shortening arm action to fit in IF, as well as changing arm angles on certain plays. Big arm swing L3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid balance, moves to ball with aggressiveness. Stays down through ball well.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)