The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.97
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.97
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.16
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.
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.
78.54
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.
Andy Ballard is an imposing LHH who stands at a well proportioned 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame. Ballard has a flat bat path with strong direct hands keeping the barrel in the zone a long time creating bat speed. Ballard was on the barrel throughout the weekend to all fields while showing off an above-average run tool with advanced feel on the bases.
2/21/24
Positional Profile: OF Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength. Hit: LHH. Tall setup, minimal leg lift and stride, controlled. Looks to go the other way with it, keeps the ball on a line. 61.9 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 239’ max distance. Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Short, compact arm path, 3/4 slot. Defense: Attacks the ball, works in-line, moves well laterally. Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.
2/27/23
A trio of Morton HS 2026 graduates; INF Camden Taylor, RHP/INF Cameron Crawford and OF Andy Ballard showed well at the Peoria event. Taylor has a fluid, projectable left-handed swing that stays on-plane while using the whole field. Crawford has a strong durable frame with above-average bat strength for his age (T89.9 mph with a max distance of 315). He also sat 77-78 mph on the mound. Ballard has a 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame, ran a 7.16, was 80 mph from the outfield and showed off a simple repeatable left-handed swing that was on the barrel up the middle of the field with easy effort throughout.
2/22/23
Positional Profile: OF Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. High waisted. Some strength in lower half. Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched setup, smooth load and stride. Simple balanced, repeatable swing, on time and on the barrel, easy effort throughout. Middle of the field approach. Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 255’ max distance. Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. High 3/4 slot. Defense: Active footwork, plays low to the ground and through the ball, steady hands Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup, minimal leg lift and stride, controlled. Looks to go the other way with it, keeps the ball on a line. 61.9 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Short, compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, works in-line, moves well laterally.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.
A trio of Morton HS 2026 graduates; INF Camden Taylor, RHP/INF Cameron Crawford and OF Andy Ballard showed well at the Peoria event. Taylor has a fluid, projectable left-handed swing that stays on-plane while using the whole field. Crawford has a strong durable frame with above-average bat strength for his age (T89.9 mph with a max distance of 315). He also sat 77-78 mph on the mound. Ballard has a 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame, ran a 7.16, was 80 mph from the outfield and showed off a simple repeatable left-handed swing that was on the barrel up the middle of the field with easy effort throughout.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. High waisted. Some strength in lower half.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched setup, smooth load and stride. Simple balanced, repeatable swing, on time and on the barrel, easy effort throughout. Middle of the field approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active footwork, plays low to the ground and through the ball, steady hands
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.