CLASS OF 2026

The Western Carolina commit had himself an active evening as he reached in every plate appearance and did damage as well. To start the game, he worked a great AB for a BB to then come around to score the game’s first of many runs. The next inning, he had another quality at bat and lined a ball into RF for a single, again coming around to score for the Tigers. His third at bat was very loud as he put up a fight and waited for his pitch, and did not miss it, launching it well over the fence and into the HIES parking lot for a 2R HR in the back and forth affair. In his final AB, he stood firm and took the HBP in a much needed spot, coming around for his 4th run scored of the game, tying it late at 9 a piece. At the leadoff spot for KRCS, Ward can quickly light a fire for his teammates to rally off of. His 6.29 speed showed as any dirt ball was a free base for him. A constant threat in the box, on the bases, and in the OF, Ward is expected to make noise the rest of the way.

5/11/24

Big-time speed on display from the uncommitted sophomore on Saturday. It started early when Ward expanded the zone to catch a barrel at his shins and proceeded to drive it over the RF head for a triple. An impressive sub 12 seconds from home-to-third reaching top speed extremely quick out of an electric first step. Ward would show the present plus speed again, beating out an infield single at 4.02 H-1st. The outfielder uses an all-fields approach at the plate where the speed can thrive and create havoc on the base paths. There are tools for Ward to profile a high-level glove across the outfield as well with above-average range and good routes that are both backed by the foot speed.

11/04/23

Marcus Ward, Kings Ridge Christian (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall/slightly open setup. On-plane swing, aggressive lower half. 72.6 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 286' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-78 mph. Long arm action, gets his backside through his throws.
Defense: Shows a good glove and moves well in the OF.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

1/08/23

Positional Profile: OF/1B Some of the best swing mechanics, athleticism in his class.
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. present athleticism with a shorter, wiry frame
Hits: LHH. stays loose with creates leverage through impact with quick hand and bat speed, will need to find ways to extend time barrel is in the zone, but with added strength and maturity with hi approach, this will be simple combined with his obvious athleticism
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 MPH. 279' max distance. finds himself underneath pitches on occasion, but those misses will turn into real power with more strength as he ages
Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. shorter action with quick arm speed, more strength and carry will come
Defense: quiet and confident on his feet
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.

1/08/23

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