Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

1B
OF

L.J.
Hughes

Cathedral (HS) • IN
6' 2" • 210LBS
L/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls 16

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Swift
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/22
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/05/23
16
Rot. Acc (max)
3/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
87
Exit Velocity (max)
7/28/21
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/26/22
329
Distance (max)
7/26/22
86
Sweet Spot %
3/06/22
Run
7.55
60
7/28/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
76
INF Velo
7/28/21
85
OF Velo
3/05/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

72.8
Velocity (max)
3/06/22
70.9 - 72.8
Velo Range
3/06/22
1626
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22

Changeup

67.9 - 69.8
Velo Range
3/06/22
1321
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22

Curveball

64.2 - 66.6
Velo Range
3/06/22
1810
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
Outfield Velocity
85.0
60 Yard Dash
7.70
Outfield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
10.9
60 Yard Dash
7.55
Infield Velocity
76.0
Outfield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
11.5
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Position
81
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 7, 2022
Position
7.76
60-yard
77
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Position
7.70
60-yard
80
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Position
7.55
60-yard
76
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Position
7.55
60-yard
76
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
84.1
Exit Velocity Avg
79.1
Distance Max
252
Distance Avg
162
Launch Angle Avg
14.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.7
Exit Velocity Avg
74.0
Distance Max
273
Distance Avg
193
Launch Angle Avg
22.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
79.4
Exit Velocity (max)
70.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
19.0
Bat Speed Max
73.5
Bat Speed Avg
69.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
19.3
Bat Speed Max
70.3
Bat Speed Avg
67.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
72.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
71.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1626
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1810
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1321
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
72.8
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 72.8
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,741
Spin Rate (max)
1,626
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
64.2 - 66.6
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,892
Spin Rate (max)
1,810
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 69.8
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,389
Spin Rate (max)
1,321
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2023
RSi
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Swift
7.39
60-yd
16.6
Run speed (max)
1.98
RSi (max)
1.98
RSi (avg)
1,063
Jump Power (max)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.16
30-yd
7.48
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
8.0
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/05/23

Position Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic build w/ some strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup. Loose hands w/ simple hand load and a leg lift type stride. Barrel works off the back shoulder producing a tight turn. Short, upward bat path - power potential as he continues to mature.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 252' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Long, loose arm action from an OTT slot - good arm strength for the class.
Defense: Athletic feet, soft hands that work out front, quick exchange.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.

6/07/22

Landon Hughes, Noblesville, 2026, IN

Position: OF/1B

Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound strong frame.

Hit: (LHH) Solid. Started in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Quick efficient bat speed. High balanced finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 79.4 mph exit velocity, average 70.1 mph.

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, in control footwork, fluid exchange. Solid. 

Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot. 

Speed: 7.76 (60-yard).

3/06/22

Landon Hughes, Noblesville, 2026, IN

Position: OF/1B

Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pound lean projectable build.

Hit: (LHH) Projectable. Began in a tall stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, short loose swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 77.4 mph. 68.0 mph bat speed average. 20.8 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, natural exchange. Solid. 

Arm: 80 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot. 

Speed: 7.70 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, short quick arm action. Tall balance point, a clean finish.

FB: 71-73 mph. (Max spin 1741;  Avg 1626). Glove side accuracy. 

CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1892; Avg 1810). 

CH: 68-70 mph.

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