23.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/03/25
CLASS OF 2026
3B
1B
Axel
Akau
Waiakea (HS) • HI
6' 3" • 200LBSS/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Hawaii Wood Bat Academy
Rankings
2026 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
80.8
Bat Speed (max)
1/18/25
20.7
Rot. Acc (max)
1/17/26
63
Hard Hit %
10/03/25
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/17/26
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/17/26
359
Distance (max)
1/17/26
76
Sweet Spot %
1/06/24
7.43
60-yd
1/17/26
4.10
30-yd
1/17/26
1.74
10-yd
1/17/26
18.5
Run speed (max)
10/03/25
82
INF Velo
10/25/24
82
OF Velo
6/07/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82.6
Velocity (max)
10/25/24
79 - 82
Velo Range
10/03/25
2090
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/25
Changeup
65 - 72.3
Velo Range
8/20/23
1786
Spin Rate (avg)
8/20/23
Curveball
72 - 72
Velo Range
10/03/25
1893
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/25
Slider
65.8 - 73.3
Velo Range
1/17/26
1827
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/25
Game Performance
Notes
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Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Works down the mound with a steady pace and stays aligned through release.
Arm Action: RH. Over-the-top arm slot with a firmer look through release. Arm works cleanly but shows some stiffness at times.
FB: T80, 76-80 mph. Downhill plane will consistent ASR and lived around the zone T1991, 1806 average rpm.
SL: 66-73 mph. T1849, 1686 average rpm.
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Hit: SH. Strong, upright presence in the box with a steady look before the pitch. Gets into launch smoothly and stays under control throughout the swing. Physical swing that works through the zone with intent. Drove the baseball during BP and showed impact when squared up, with present strength translating to loud contact. Offensive profile is built around power, with added consistency continuing to raise the floor. 66.9 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 88.9 mph. 359' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Arm strength plays across the infield. Throws come out clean with carry across
Defense: Profiles on the corners with reliable actions. Shows comfort working around the bag at first base and handles routine chances at third base.
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.50 max vertical.
Axel Akau, Waiakea (HI), 2026
Positional Profile: Very interesting 6-02 switch-hitting 2026 1B just scratching surface w/+body, tools & +upside
Body: 6-2, 179-pounds. Great frame, plenty of room for added strength, future pro body, ends up a beast at 6-04/210
Hit: SH. Bat wag for rhythm & timing, deeper load lside, better feel rside w/quicker bat & shorter swing, looks to lift/drive, feel for hitting & ability to barrel balls improving
Power: Pwr over contact, good exit velo now, room for 20 lbs, chance for plus pwr especially right side
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Quick/loose arm, short arm action w/min effort
Defense: Shows flashes at 1B to be a value defensively, improving actions/feet & feel event-after-event
Run: Good/long stride, not a huge tool but moves well especially underway on bases