19.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
OF
Carson
Ballard
Simon Kenton (HS) • KY
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Rampage Elite
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Rampage Elite
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
61.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/21/22
11
Rot. Acc (max)
6/21/22
-
Hard Hit %
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/22
71.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/22
263
Distance (max)
6/21/22
50
Sweet Spot %
6/21/22
8.21
60
6/21/22
4.54
30-yd
6/21/22
1.97
10-yd
6/21/22
16.7
Run speed (max)
6/21/22
-
INF Velo
78
OF Velo
1/17/22
68
C Velo
1/17/22
2.14 - 2.27
Pop Time
1/17/22
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.21
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
9.7
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.59
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.65 - 2.90
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.0
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
263
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
124
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.2
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.
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session I (Invite Only) 6-21-22
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
71.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Miami Valley Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 17, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.0
Exit Velocity (max)
68.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
108
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR Kentucky Introduction To Showcases 1-23-21
Jan 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
61.5
Exit Velocity (max)
53.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
69
Distance (avg)
159
Distance (max)
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.2
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.
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session I (Invite Only) 6-21-22
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
61.9
Bat Speed (max)
59.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Miami Valley Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 17, 2022
Blast - Hitting
17.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.0
Hand Speed (avg)
61.3
Bat Speed (max)
54.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.97
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.54
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.21
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.
1.97
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.54
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.21
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Body: 6-foot, 160-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Began in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Quick bat speed. High finish, short simple swing.
Power: , average 71.2 mph. 59.7 mph bat speed average. 18.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.22-2.34 pop times. Firm hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid. Calm setup with some flexibility.
Arm: 68 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.21 (60-yard).
Carson Ballard: C/OF, (2024) Simon Kenton, KY. 6-foot, 160-pound. At the plate, Ballard clocked an exit velocity of 77 mph. (54.7 mph bat speed average). (17.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed a short upward swing plane and good extension on his high finish. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 68 mph during throw downs. In the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 78 mph; shows developing sure hands, a fluid clean exchange, and smooth consistent feet. Glovework is shown to the side one hand Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 68 mph; had a pop time of 2.14-2.27. He ran a 4.69 30 yard dash.