25.1
Hand Speed (max)
3/03/24
CLASS OF 2026
OF
3B
Joshua
Newton
Hamilton Heights (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: ZT Elite Midwest Black 2026 Berry
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: ZT Elite Midwest Black 2026 Berry
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
9/08/24
23.6
Rot. Acc (max)
9/08/24
47
Hard Hit %
9/08/24
101.7
Exit Velocity (max)
9/08/24
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/03/24
379
Distance (max)
9/08/24
60
Sweet Spot %
9/08/24
6.79
60
9/08/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
16.8
Run speed (max)
2/20/23
85
INF Velo
3/03/24
85
OF Velo
3/09/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
7/06/23
74 - 76
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.79
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
15.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
379
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
255
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.0
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).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
219
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.1
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.
Indy Fall Open
Sep 8, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
101.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
251
Distance (avg)
379
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason Preview
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
266
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
284
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
72.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.4
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.
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.3
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.
Indy Fall Open
Sep 8, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
73.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason Preview
Mar 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
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
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
77.4
Bat Speed (max)
73.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.8
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
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).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.29
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.
Preseason Preview
Mar 11, 2023
Swift
7.37
60-yd
16.7
Run speed (max)
2.43
RSi (max)
2.43
RSi (avg)
1,485
Jump Power (max)
30.6
Jump Height (max)
30.6
Jump Height (avg)
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
7.29
60-yd
16.8
Run speed (max)
1.62
RSi (max)
2.16
RSi (avg)
1,349
Jump Power (max)
27.9
Jump Height (max)
27.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
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.
63.82
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Joshua Newton, University (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-9, 176-pounds. Athletic build, undersized frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance with weight shifted onto back leg pre-stride. Leg-lift hover stride achieving separation in hips. Hands work back in time with stride. Quick hands with some bat speed on an even plane. Line-drive approach hitter. 70.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 350' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Quick, fast arm action from an over the top slot. Repeatable throwing mechanics.
Defense: Swift, confident mover. Ability to get around and behind the ball.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60.
Joshua NEWTON, University (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Wider, balanced stance. Short controlled stride w/ easy load creates stretch within the load allowing for a well-sequenced swing. Generates good bat speed within the swing. Clean path works short & direct. Has some strength to the pull-side.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 336' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Shorter arm action from a H 3/4 slot
Defense: Fluid feet that work thru the baseball. Shows soft hands with clean transfer. Confident defender that shows body control & comfortability playing downhill.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 1.71 in the 10 yard split.
Joshua NEWTON, University (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Wider, balanced stance. Short controlled stride w/ easy load creates stretch within the load allowing for a well-sequenced swing. Generates good bat speed within the swing. Clean path works short & direct. Has some strength to the pull-side.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 336' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Shorter arm action from a H 3/4 slot
Defense: Fluid feet that work thru the baseball. Shows soft hands with clean transfer. Confident defender that shows body control & comfortability playing downhill.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 1.71 in the 10 yard split.
Position Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance. Simple load paired with smaller stride. Creates separation at heel-strike. Path works short & direct. Swing gets to extension, creates quality bat speed. Some gap-to-gap strength.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.Shorter arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Some athleticism within the footwork, feet work downhill & on-time, soft glove action, clean exchange, shows body control.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic
Hits: RHH. Balanced stance. Simple load paired with short stride. Clean bat path allows for consistent hard contact. Creates leverage to the pullside. Mechanically sound swing.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 72 MPH. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short arm from H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid feet, soft hands, clean exchange. Overall very solid actions for a '26
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic
Hits: RHH. Balanced stance. Simple load paired with short stride. Clean bat path allows for consistent hard contact. Creates leverage to the pullside. Mechanically sound swing.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 72 MPH. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short arm from H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid feet, soft hands, clean exchange. Overall very solid actions for a '26
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.