@pfree78 
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/28/26
CLASS OF 2027
OF
1B
Paxton
Freeborn
Naperville North (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 182.3LBS
L/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Canes Illinois Scout
6' 3" • 182.3LBSL/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Canes Illinois Scout
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
81.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/28/26
17
Rot. Acc (max)
2/28/26
85
Hard Hit %
2/28/26
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/28/26
95.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/28/26
377
Distance (max)
2/28/26
60
Sweet Spot %
8/24/25
6.59
60-yd
2/28/26
3.67
30-yd
2/28/26
1.57
10-yd
2/28/26
21.0
Run speed (max)
2/28/26
-
INF Velo
78
OF Velo
8/24/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.59
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.
15.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.84
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
13.9
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
377
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
196
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.8814
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
336
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6807
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
95.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Last Chance Summer ID
Aug 24, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.5
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
81.1
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Last Chance Summer ID
Aug 24, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.57
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.67
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.59
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.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.84
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.
Last Chance Summer ID
Aug 24, 2025
Vald
1.67
10-yd
3.80
30-yd
6.84
60-yd
20.2
Run speed (max)
1.96
RSI (max)
26.5
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
2025
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.
70.77
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.
73.84
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Outfield Analysis - Jun 2, 2026
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Positional Data Dive - Mar 9, 2026
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Quick Hits - Mar 6, 2026
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Statistical Analysis - Mar 3, 2026
- Last Chance Summer ID: Positional Analysis - Oct 24, 2025
- Last Chance Summer ID: Statistical Analysis - Aug 25, 2025
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Physical
2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
Highly projectable 6-foot-3, 182-pound frame with long-levers and plenty of room to add on strength. The left-handed hitter showed a smooth, loose swing, working to the gaps with a peak EV of 102 mph, averaging 95 mph with more strength and power to come. He’s a premium athlete with a 6.59 in the 60, helping boost the profile, and he looks to be a smooth defender with long, fluid strides and confident hands. A high-ceiling name to follow that has made some significant strides since the summer.
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-2.9, 182.3-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame with projection.
Hit: LHH. Balanced base, loads onto backside, medium leg kick stride, linear lower-half. Loose swing, flatter path with length through the zone, balanced, uses the whole field. 73 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (95.4 avg.); 377-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - Loose arm, plays lively out of the hand.
Defense: Long, quick strides, plays through in rhythm and gains ground.
Athletic Testing: 6.59 runner in the 60-yard dash; 30.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.77 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Trim, upside frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, minimal stride and pre-pitch movement. Simple, repeatable swing, stays short and inside the baseball. Lifted contact to both gaps. 67.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (85.3 avg.); 336-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Clean 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Comfortable on balls in the air, steady actions, efficient reads, works through the ball.
Athletic Testing: 6.84 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.84 Edge Score.