25.4
Hand Speed (max)
12/16/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
Jace
Watson
Castle High School (HS) • IN
6' 2" • 200LBS
L/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Canes Midwest National 2026
6' 2" • 200LBS
L/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Canes Midwest National 2026
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
85.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/03/24
23.7
Rot. Acc (max)
7/26/22
30
Hard Hit %
3/03/24
100.8
Exit Velocity (max)
10/06/24
85
Exit Velocity (avg)
4/16/22
346
Distance (max)
12/16/23
75
Sweet Spot %
7/26/22
6.96
60
10/06/24
-
30-yd
1.7
10-yd
7/11/23
19
Run speed (max)
7/11/23
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
12/16/23
77
C Velo
10/06/24
1.95 - 2.01
Pop Time
10/06/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.96
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.03
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
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.
14.5
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.96 - 2.08
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.46
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.53
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
12.6
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
340
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 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).
96.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
346
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 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).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
339
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 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.
Canes Midwest/Indiana Scout Day
Oct 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
100.8
Exit Velocity (max)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
288
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Evansville Open
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
283
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Canes Scout Weekend
Oct 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
258
Distance (avg)
339
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
265
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Northside Rising Stars ID
Apr 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
137
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Southern Ohio Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
71.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
85.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.7
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.
25.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
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.
72.9
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.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.8
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.
Canes Midwest/Indiana Scout Day
Oct 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
78.0
Bat Speed (max)
75.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
85.3
Bat Speed (max)
81.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 16, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
24.0
Hand Speed (avg)
81.1
Bat Speed (max)
75.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Evansville Open
Jul 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
72.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Southern Ohio Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.08
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Canes Midwest/Indiana Scout Day : Quick Hits - Oct 9, 2024
- National Program Invitational: Scout Blog - Jun 15, 2024
- Indiana Scout Blog : Week #4 - Apr 24, 2024
- Preseason All-State Underclass - '26 Position Player Notebook - Mar 12, 2024
- Indiana HS Preview : Uncommitted Impact Sophomores - Jan 18, 2024
- Fall Showcase Notebook - Dec 27, 2023
- Top Uncommitted Tools - Class of 2026 - Dec 11, 2023
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Preview - Mar 3, 2023
- Indiana Class of 2026 Initial Rankings - Nov 16, 2022
- Results From 2022 Southern Ohio Rising Stars ID - Mar 14, 2022
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A muscular athlete standing at 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. The left-handed hitting catcher showed the best bat speed of any hitter at the event, averaging 81.3 mph, and his exit velocity peaked at 94.4 mph. Watson's bat works flat through the zone with easy wrist flick. The uncommitted backstop has a chance to develop real power as he continues to add strength, and he's added rhythm and athleticism to the swing since our last look.
I was impressed with the development that '26 C Jace Watson (Castle) has made since our last look during the 2023 summer. The strong left-handed hitter hailing from Evansville has made noticeable improvements in his arm strength, increasing his outfield velocity to 86 mph and his catcher velocity to 76 mph, also posting a personal best pop time of 1.96. A physical, 6-foot-1, 195 pounder - Watson showed off a short, simple swing that works level through the hitting zone, posting another personal best in exit velocity, reaching 96.2 mph.
Jace Watson, Castle (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Physical frame
Hit: LHH. Strong setup. Uses a short, quick leg lift stride paired with a compact upper body load. Bat comes through the hitting zone on a level plane. Swing get a bit rigid at times, however bat speed & barrel strength are obvious. Has a chance to be very good in the box with continued development.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.0 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. OF-81 mph. Longer arm action from the OF, shorter arm action from the crouch - both work from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.08 pop times. (OF) - Controlled, athletic feet working towards the baseball. Confident hands that play out front with a natural exchange. (C) Quick feet with a clean exchange on throws to 2B.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.70 in the 10 yard split.
Jace Watson, Castle (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Physical frame
Hit: LHH. Strong setup. Uses a short, quick leg lift stride paired with a compact upper body load. Bat comes through the hitting zone on a level plane. Swing get a bit rigid at times, however bat speed & barrel strength are obvious. Has a chance to be very good in the box with continued development.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.0 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. OF-81 mph. Longer arm action from the OF, shorter arm action from the crouch - both work from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.08 pop times. (OF) - Controlled, athletic feet working towards the baseball. Confident hands that play out front with a natural exchange. (C) Quick feet with a clean exchange on throws to 2B.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.70 in the 10 yard split.
Jace Watson, Castle (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Physical frame
Hit: LHH. Strong setup. Uses a short, quick leg lift stride paired with a compact upper body load. Bat comes through the hitting zone on a level plane. Swing get a bit rigid at times, however bat speed & barrel strength are obvious. Has a chance to be very good in the box with continued development.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.0 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. OF-81 mph. Longer arm action from the OF, shorter arm action from the crouch - both work from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.08 pop times. (OF) - Controlled, athletic feet working towards the baseball. Confident hands that play out front with a natural exchange. (C) Quick feet with a clean exchange on throws to 2B.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.70 in the 10 yard split.
Ran a 4.25 30 yard dash.