The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.80
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Ward, already committed to Bethel College, showed an increase in velocity compared to looks in 2023, sitting 82-84 mph on his fastball. The stocky, 6-foot, 195 pound southpaw showcased a four-pitch mix, highlighted by a faded changeup that worked at 74-75 mph and two distinct breaking balls that he showed feel for.
10/16/22
Walker Ward, Bedford North Lawrence, 2024, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 192-pound solid frame.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, max effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, lands open.
Pitching: Raw. Tilt-and-topple delivery, max effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, uphill shoulders, lands soft.
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a crouched stance with a quick load, then uses a quick stride. Some bat speed. Level finish, flat simple swing.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, average footwork, packing exchange. Capable. Laterally, his movements were average.
Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 8.41
Pitching: Solid. Feel delivery, high effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, short arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, lands hard, a falling off finish.
FB: T75. 73-75 mph. Sinking action.
CB: 59-62 mph. Late action.
CH: 60-63 mph.
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Walker Ward, Bedford North Lawrence, 2024, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 192-pound solid frame.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, max effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, lands open.
FB: 77-79 mph. (Max spin 1931; Avg 1723). Slight running action.
CB: 66-70 mph. Some tight action. (Max spin 1835; Avg 1653).
CH: 67-70 mph. Arm side control.
Walker Ward, Bedford North Lawrence, 2024, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 185-pound solid build.
Pitching: Raw. Tilt-and-topple delivery, max effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, uphill shoulders, lands soft.
FB:78-80 mph. (Max spin 1985; Avg 1869).
CB: 65-66 mph. Tight slurvey action. (Max spin 1654; Avg 1630).
CH: 67-69 mph.
Walker Ward, Bedford North Lawrence, 2024, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 195-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a wide stance with a quick load, then uses a short stride. High finish, loose swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 65.36 mph. 57.93 mph bat speed average. 20.67 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork. Projectable.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.80 (60-yard).
Pitching: Feel delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, moderate arm action. Falling off shoulders.
FB: T77. 75-76 mph. (Max spin 1816; Avg 1755). Consistent accuracy.
CB: 65-67 mph. 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1805; Avg 1715).
CH: 66-69 mph.
Walker Ward, Bedford North Lawrence, 2024, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 195-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a crouched stance with a quick load, then uses a quick stride. Some bat speed. Level finish, flat simple swing.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, average footwork, packing exchange. Capable. Laterally, his movements were average.
Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 8.41
Pitching: Solid. Feel delivery, high effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, short arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, lands hard, a falling off finish.
FB: T75. 73-75 mph. Sinking action.
CB: 59-62 mph. Late action.
CH: 60-63 mph.