89
Velocity (max)
6/22/23
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
OF
Clayton
Hicks
Evans (HS) • GA
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Complete Game
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Complete Game
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87 - 89
Velo Range
7/19/23
1864
Spin Rate (avg)
7/26/23
Changeup
83 - 83
Velo Range
7/19/23
1280
Spin Rate (avg)
7/26/23
Curveball
75 - 78
Velo Range
5/27/23
2062
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
Slider
74.2 - 76.3
Velo Range
7/26/23
2108
Spin Rate (avg)
7/26/23
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
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).
1812
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.
20.9
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).
75.4
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).
2062
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).
82.1
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).
1206
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).
75.2
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).
2108
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).
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
88.4
Velocity (max)
85.5 - 88.1
Velo Range
88.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,006
Spin Rate (max)
1,864
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.3
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 76.3
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,241
Spin Rate (max)
2,108
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.9
Velocity (max)
83.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,280
Spin Rate (max)
1,280
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
88.3
Velocity (max)
84.9 - 87.5
Velo Range
85.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,894
Spin Rate (max)
1,760
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
77.0
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,212
Spin Rate (max)
2,062
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
82.3
Velocity (max)
82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,133
Spin Rate (max)
1,133
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+
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.
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
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Clayton Hicks, Evans (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Unorthodox delivery with minimal pace, hip hinge allows him to gain proper momentum down the slope. Quick twitch fibers allow him to move quickly despite lack of pace.
Arm Action: RH. Quick full circle arm action that builds with intent. Optimal scap load from a near sidearm slot that creates nastgy angle.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Low spin pitch with live run and sink. Feel to both edges. T1894, 1760 average rpm.
CB: 74-77 mph. Hard sweeping action with short, late break. Shows depth at times. T2212, 2062 average rpm.
CH: 82-82 mph. Some fade and depth. T1133, 1133 average rpm.
Uncommitted. 6-foot-1, 170 pounds. This was a very pleasant surprise to find down in Augusta for a Region Championship matchup vs Glynn Academy. I had heard he was in the mid 80’s and could really pitch, but what I saw was even more impressive. The delivery is definitely unorthodox, but once his hands break this becomes one of the more explosive arms in the class. What I saw was pure electric arm speed in the 86-88 range, even touching 89 in the 1st INN (on another radar gun). He builds momentum easily, which is one of the first signs I look for in an arm. It shows effortlessness and the ability to store energy instead of wasting it, and shows a pitcher’s understanding of how their delivery should be sequenced. With that being said, the delivery builds a bit too slowly at the beginning and middle. If he can develop a gradual increase in tempo and take the pauses out of his delivery, this is a guy who has the arm speed to be 88-91 right now. Once his hands break, this delivery checks all the boxes and his athleticism really shines. He holds the hip hinge well during scap load in stride, allowing the arm to stay very well connected. His stride length is optimal, and creates stretch in his vast hip/shoulder separation. The arm action is very fluid and reminds me of one of the best arms in the 2024 class, Connor Shouse. If he can just make the 1st half of his delivery build momentum and move like the 2nd half of his delivery, we will be talking about one of the best arms in the class. The slide step needs work to become timed up like his wind-up, and shows his current rawness as a pitcher. But Hicks has the most important tools of arm speed, and pitchability. His 74-77 SL was sharp early on, with some big time sweep and late depth at times. The FB life is impressive for his age, with run+sink from a tough slot for hitters to track. This is a high follow for the summer and beyond