20.2
Hand Speed (max)
6/13/23
CLASS OF 2027
1B
LHP
Hudson
Hardesty
Lawrence High (HS) • KS
5' 9" • 176LBS
L/L • 15yr 3mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team-2027
5' 9" • 176LBS
L/L • 15yr 3mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team-2027
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
6/13/23
17.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/23
-
Hard Hit %
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/24
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/24
265
Distance (max)
6/13/23
70
Sweet Spot %
6/13/23
8.17
60
5/06/23
4.41
30-yd
5/06/23
1.83
10-yd
2/11/24
16.3
Run speed (max)
5/06/23
72
INF Velo
6/13/23
74
OF Velo
5/06/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75
Velocity (max)
2/11/24
74 - 75
Velo Range
2/11/24
2032
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
Changeup
68.1 - 68.4
Velo Range
2/11/24
1725
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/23
Curveball
55.4 - 63.8
Velo Range
6/13/23
1768
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/23
Slider
61 - 61
Velo Range
2/11/24
1542
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.17
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
10.3
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).
87.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
109
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.9
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).
84.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
188
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.3
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.
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
109
Distance (avg)
166
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Rising Stars Position Player Showcase
May 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
189
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.4
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.
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2032
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
27.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1577
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1693
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1542
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2023
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
28.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1768
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1725
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
74.9
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,114
Spin Rate (max)
2,032
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
62.8
Velocity (max)
61.7 - 62.8
Velo Range
60.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,684
Spin Rate (max)
1,577
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
61.1
Velocity (max)
1,542
Spin Rate (max)
1,542
Spin Rate (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.4
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 68.4
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,744
Spin Rate (max)
1,693
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.3
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 72.4
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,193
Spin Rate (max)
2,023
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.3
Velocity (max)
55.4 - 63.8
Velo Range
57.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,864
Spin Rate (max)
1,768
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.9
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 65.9
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,848
Spin Rate (max)
1,725
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2024
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)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.44
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.41
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.17
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
53.97
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-9, 176-pounds. High-wasted, developing frame.
Delivery: Works exclusively from the stretch. Hands low at set position. Tall balance point, drops and drives down the mound. Lands with toes closed.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action. 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. T2114, 2032 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Loopy, 11/5 shape. T1684, 1577 average rpm.
SL: 61-61 mph. T1542, 1542 average rpm.
CH: 68-68 mph. Some fade. T1744, 1693 average rpm.
ATH: 1.83 and 4.44 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.00 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-9, 176-pounds. High-wasted, developing frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, upright stance with some knee bend. Hands high by head. Coils well into back hip, hands load back and down. Short leg kick to stride. Flat, direct path to contact. High finish. Elevated ball pullside.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 166' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-70 mph. Long, 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Reliable hands. Two hand gather to transfer. Feel for footwork around the bag. Moves well laterally.
ATH: 1.83 and 4.44 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.00 max vertical.
Hudson Hardesty, Lawrence (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery with some knee bend. Closed toe landing, shoulders stay on plane.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm swing from hihg 3/4 release.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. Four-seam type. T2193, 2023 average rpm.
CB: 55-64 mph. 11/5 action. T1864, 1768 average rpm.
CH: 63-66 mph. Limits spin, some ASR. T1848, 1725 average rpm.
ATH: 8.26 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.46 10 and 30 yard splits.
Hudson Hardesty, Lawrence (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, even base in the box. Hands start up and come down at load with slight bat wrap. Flat path to contact. Elevated balls to the pull-side. 66.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 265' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-72 mph. OF-71 mph. High 3/4 arm action with longer release.
Defense: Glove plays out front in the outfield, clean exchange to release. Feel around the bag with clean two-hand gather at 1B.
ATH: 8.26 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.46 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.