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CLASS OF 2026

OF

Andy
Ballard

Morton (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 170LBS
L/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Central Illinois Outlaws 16U
2026 National

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/24
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/21/24
9.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/22/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/23
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/22/23
255
Distance (max)
2/22/23
63
Sweet Spot %
2/22/23
Run
6.97
60
2/21/24
3.96
30-yd
2/22/23
1.68
10-yd
2/21/24
19.3
Run speed (max)
2/21/24
Defense
-
INF Velo
80
OF Velo
2/22/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
6.97
Outfield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
11.5
60 Yard Dash
7.16
Outfield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
11.5
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Position
6.97
60-yard
79
OF Velo
80
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Position
7.16
60-yard
80
OF Velo
82
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
80.2
Exit Velocity Avg
70.7
Distance Max
239
Distance Avg
145
Launch Angle Avg
21.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
82.1
Exit Velocity Avg
73.8
Distance Max
255
Distance Avg
210
Launch Angle Avg
22.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.2
Exit Velocity (max)
70.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
239
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
210
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
21.8
Bat Speed Max
66.2
Bat Speed Avg
61.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
18.7
Hand Speed Avg
18.0
Bat Speed Max
63.4
Bat Speed Avg
60.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
60.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.68
60 Yard Dash
6.97
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.73
30 Yard Dash
3.96
60 Yard Dash
7.16
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Swift
1.68
10-yd
6.97
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
31.3
Jump Height (max)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Swift
1.73
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.16
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
2.38
RSi (max)
2.39
RSi (avg)
1,171
Jump Power (max)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
Edge Score
78.54
Edge Score
62.45
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Visual Skills
78.54
Edge Score
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Visual Skills
62.45
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/28/24
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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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)