21.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/06/23
CLASS OF 2026
SS
RHP
AJ
Rice
Pickens (HS) • GA
5-11 • 150LBS • R/R
Travel Team: Georgia Jackets
5-11 • 150LBS • R/R
Travel Team: Georgia Jackets
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/06/23
18.1
Rot. Acc (max)
1/08/23
-
Hard Hit %
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
5/21/23
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/21/23
305
Distance (max)
5/21/23
100
Sweet Spot %
5/21/23
7.38
60
5/21/23
4.15
30-yd
5/21/23
1.75
10-yd
5/21/23
19
Run speed (max)
5/21/23
90
INF Velo
5/21/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
88
Velocity (max)
7/06/23
84 - 87
Velo Range
7/06/23
2477
Spin Rate (avg)
5/21/23
Changeup
79.2 - 80.6
Velo Range
5/21/23
1573
Spin Rate (avg)
5/21/23
Curveball
75 - 77
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
76 - 78
Velo Range
4/14/23
2539
Spin Rate (avg)
5/21/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.86
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
11.1
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
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.
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: Georgia Jackets
May 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
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).
2021
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.
25.0
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
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).
1480
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).
69.1
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).
2412
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Cutter
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).
2356
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR Scout Day: Georgia Jackets
May 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
83.2 - 85.2
Velo Range
83.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,012
Spin Rate (max)
1,941
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
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 71.9
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,611
Spin Rate (max)
2,539
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
80.7
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 80.6
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,637
Spin Rate (max)
1,573
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
76.9
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.6
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,528
Spin Rate (max)
2,477
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.3
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 78.0
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,250
Spin Rate (max)
2,140
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.3
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 68.2
Velo Range
64.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,362
Spin Rate (max)
2,284
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.4
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 73.9
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,516
Spin Rate (max)
1,387
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Cutter
73.3
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 73.1
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,229
Spin Rate (max)
2,175
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.15
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.38
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
7.86
60-yd
16.9
Run speed (max)
3.12
RSi (max)
2.25
RSi (avg)
1,123
Jump Power (max)
23.5
Jump Height (max)
22.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
49.5
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Top Prospect Games: Underclass - Statistical Analysis - Jun 9, 2023
- PBR Scout Day: Georgia Jackets - Pitching Data Dive - Jun 1, 2023
- Georgia Class of 2026 Rankings Update - May 23, 2023
- GHSA Playoffs Scout Blog: Round 2 - May 3, 2023
- Scout Blog Week 10: Part 1 - Apr 17, 2023
- PBR Georgia Players of the Week: AJ Rice and Sam Parker - Apr 4, 2023
- Diamond Notes: Week 1 and 2 - Feb 20, 2023
- Preseason All-State: Middle Infielder Reports - Feb 1, 2023
- Preseason All-State: TrackMan Files - Jan 13, 2023
- Preseason All-State: Stats Story - Jan 11, 2023
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Uncommitted, 5-foot-11, 150 pounds. Medium frame with strong levers and proportional strength. Smooth, effortless swing. Continuous movement in the load with good timing to create momentum and more power. Noticeably athletic, energetic player. Level, contact oriented bat path through zone and makes consistent barrels. Makes good reads defensively, strong arm that’s already MLB average at short. He’s been dominant on the pitching side. Strike thrower who generates a lot of whiffs. Freezes hitters on a FB topping 86, more speed in the tank, with average spin and making hitters look silly whiffing on the high-spin slurve. Has also flashed a cutter keeping hitters off balance. Has a good feel for all pitches and uses them at his discretion, leaving hitters confused. Effortless delivery with a L3/4 arm slot, highly projectable arm. Just a solid player on both sides of the ball and is quickly bursting onto the scene.
AJ Rice, Pickens (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, small leg-kick load. Barrels up through the zone/solid contact. 67.6 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 261' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Whippy arm action, quick release, good arm.
Defense: Quick feet, Stays in legs.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 2.00 in the 10 yard split.
Vizual Edge: 49.5 Edge Score
Uncommitted. 5-foot-10 150-pounds. Rice has had a huge freshman year both on the mound and at the plate. He allowed 1 run in region play all year. The strides he has made since summer are impressive. He is sitting in the mid 80’s now, compared to topping out at low 80’s in the summer. The off speed has always been his key to success, and with the fastball ticking up it is just going to make it that much better. He has a cutter like pitch at 73-75 that he likes to use early in count, and also when he is behind in the count. It keeps the hitters guessing, and looks just like the FB out of the hand. He has a high spin, wipe out slider at 76-78 that he throws when he needs swing and miss. He is nearly an un-hittable pitch when he starts it on the outer half and lets it break off the plate. All of his pitches come out of the same arm slot, and it is hard to hitters to pick up anything out of his hand. Expect a big summer for AJ.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Medium frame, wiry strong w/ long levers for height.
Delivery: Offset windup which makes it easier for him to square up, control body. Clean footwork, smooth thru up+down+out phases. Good rhythm between hands & lift knee. Solid stride, good weight ditribution at landing.
Arm Action: RH. Big arm swing with repeatable mid depth. Pick up gradual momentum in one piece (3/4 arm action).
FB: T78.3, 76-78 mph. Late cut, natural supinator. T2250, 2140 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Sweep & depth, some fade. T2362, 2284 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Fade. T1516, 1387 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Medium frame, wiry strong w/ long levers for height.
Hits: RHH. Gradual move forward creates slight separation between lower & upper half. Very balanced throughout with good body control for size. Level, contact oriented path. Very consistent barrels.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 MPH. 284' max distance. Line drives to all fields.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.Very clean 3/4 arm action, quicker releease.
Defense: Nice anticipation, reads hops well. Hands push thru ball subtly stopping all bad hops. Momentum always going toward bag.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.