Andy
Ballard

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.