@AxtonBeste22 
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/26
CLASS OF 2027
C
RHP
Axton
Beste
Bluffton (HS) • IN
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: 17 U INDIANA BULLS GREY
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: 17 U INDIANA BULLS GREY
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/26
13.1
Rot. Acc (max)
3/07/26
64
Hard Hit %
2/15/26
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
3/07/26
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/26
357
Distance (max)
2/15/26
80
Sweet Spot %
3/07/26
7.05
60-yd
2/15/26
3.89
30-yd
3/07/26
1.66
10-yd
3/07/26
19.8
Run speed (max)
2/15/26
62
INF Velo
6/14/22
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
2/15/26
2.00 - 2.08
Pop Time
2/15/26
Fastball
75
Velocity (max)
6/29/23
72 - 75
Velo Range
6/29/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
6/08/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2026
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.04
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.37 - 2.49
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
57.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
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.
8.9
Hitting
2026
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
357
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.308
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).
71.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
209
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
164
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.6611
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 - 2027 Grads)
Mar 7, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northeast Indiana Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
357
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Rising Stars ID
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
71.4
Exit Velocity (max)
60.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
209
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.2
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 - 2027 Grads)
Mar 7, 2026
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northeast Indiana Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2026
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.05
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
68.09
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Physical, 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame with well-proportioned muscle and quality athleticism for the position. He turned in a 7.05 60 and controlled his frame well in both offensive and defensive evaluations. The ability to throw with accuracy stood out as he put balls on the bag with low 2.00 pops and a 77 mph arm from the crouch. Offensively, he hits from a balanced setup with simple moves throughout. Beste turns the barrel high across the chest for a shorter path, getting to extension well, with gap-to-gap impacts at 96.5.
Beste has a quality showing throughout the day and continues to establish himself as a prospect to know for schools in need of a 2027 backstop. It is a physical, 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame with well-proportioned muscle and quality athleticism for the position. He turned in a 7.05 60 and controlled his frame well in both offensive and defensive evaluations. The ability to throw stood out to me as he put balls on the bag with low 2.00 pops and a 77 mph arm from the crouch. Offensively, he hits from a balanced setup with simple moves throughout. Beste turns the barrel high across the chest for a shorter path, getting to extension well, with gap-to-gap impacts at 95-plus.
Axton Beste, Bluffton Harrison, 2027, IN
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-5, 117-pound slim frame.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Starts in a tall wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a long stride. Average bat speed. High finish, short simple swing. Up the middle line drive approach.
Power: 71.4 mph exit velocity, average 60.2 mph.
Defense: (C) 2.37-2.49 pop times. Sure soft hands, choppy developing footwork, developing clean exchange. Confident. Twitchy athletic setup with average flexibility. (IF) Firm hands, choppy footwork, natural lengthy exchange. Confident.
Arm: 62 mph infield velocity. 57 mph catcher velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 8.04 (60-yard).