Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

SS
3B

John
Byrd

Bluegrass United (HS) • KY
5' 9" • 176LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: CBC Knights

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

Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
12/21/21
74
Bat Speed (max)
12/21/21
25.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/21/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
87
Exit Velocity (max)
2/10/24
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/23
294
Distance (max)
6/21/23
89
Sweet Spot %
2/10/24
Run
7.07
60
6/21/23
3.93
30-yd
6/21/23
1.75
10-yd
7/06/22
19.6
Run speed (max)
6/21/23
Defense
84
INF Velo
2/10/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

76.3
Velocity (max)
7/06/22
75.6 - 76.3
Velo Range
7/06/22
1804
Spin Rate (avg)
12/21/21

Changeup

72.2 - 73.6
Velo Range
7/06/22
1841
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22

Curveball

67 - 69
Velo Range
12/21/21
2125
Spin Rate (avg)
12/21/21

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.15
Infield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
12.2
60 Yard Dash
7.07
Infield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
60 Yard Dash
7.15
Infield Velocity
80.0
60 Yard Dash
7.23
Infield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
11.6
Preseason All-State Showcase: Underclass 2-10-24
Feb 10, 2024
Position
7.15
60-yard
84
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Kentucky Rising Stars ID 12-21-2021
Dec 21, 2021
Position
7.23
60-yard
73
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
80.0
Distance Max
233
Distance Avg
196
Launch Angle Avg
14.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
84.9
Exit Velocity Avg
80.9
Distance Max
294
Distance Avg
181
Launch Angle Avg
16.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.9
Exit Velocity Avg
74.9
Distance Max
255
Distance Avg
199
Launch Angle Avg
24.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Showcase: Underclass 2-10-24
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games East Session II (Invite Only) 6-21-23
Jun 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kentucky Rising Star Games 7-6-22
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Kentucky Rising Stars ID 12-21-2021
Dec 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
21.0
Bat Speed Max
68.9
Bat Speed Avg
60.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
22.0
Bat Speed Max
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
70.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
21.8
Bat Speed Max
74.0
Bat Speed Avg
70.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State Showcase: Underclass 2-10-24
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
60.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games East Session II (Invite Only) 6-21-23
Jun 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kentucky Rising Stars ID 12-21-2021
Dec 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1790
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2027
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1841
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1804
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2125
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1692
Kentucky Rising Star Games 7-6-22
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.3
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 76.3
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,884
Spin Rate (max)
1,790
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 66.4
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,104
Spin Rate (max)
2,027
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 73.6
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,942
Spin Rate (max)
1,841
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Kentucky Rising Stars ID 12-21-2021
Dec 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
75.3
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 74.7
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,955
Spin Rate (max)
1,804
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.5
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 68.5
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,202
Spin Rate (max)
2,125
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 72.0
Velo Range
1,853
Spin Rate (max)
1,692
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Kentucky Rising Star Games 7-6-22
Jul 6, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+

Pitching Velos

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.0
Kentucky Rising Stars ID 12-21-2021
Dec 21, 2021
Pitching
75
Max FB
72 - 74
FB
67 - 69
CB
70 - 72
CH

Game Performance

2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
3.93
60 Yard Dash
7.07
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
3.97
60 Yard Dash
7.15
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Top Prospect Games East Session II (Invite Only) 6-21-23
Jun 21, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
3.93
30-yd
7.07
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
Kentucky Rising Star Games 7-6-22
Jul 6, 2022
Swift
1.75
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.15
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
8.4
Run Speed (avg)
1,404
Jump Power (max)
27.0
Jump Height (max)
27.0
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/21/23

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-9, 169-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Began in an athletic quiet stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Quick bat speed. Balanced finish, level swing.

Power: Max Distance 293 ft, Max EV 84.9 average 80.9 mph. 70.3 mph bat speed average. 22.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Solid.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.

Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.07 (60-yard).

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