23.7
Hand Speed (max)
9/30/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
Jake
Simmons
Ruston (HS) • LA
5' 10" • 185LBS
L/L • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Knights Knation
5' 10" • 185LBS
L/L • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Knights Knation
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/13/23
32.8
Rot. Acc (max)
9/30/23
60
Hard Hit %
9/30/23
97.3
Exit Velocity (max)
9/30/23
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/30/23
359
Distance (max)
9/30/23
80
Sweet Spot %
6/13/23
6.96
60
9/25/22
4
30-yd
9/30/23
1.76
10-yd
9/30/23
19.1
Run speed (max)
9/30/23
-
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
9/30/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.96
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
12.6
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
359
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.9
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).
87.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
38.3
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.
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
97.3
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
267
Distance (avg)
359
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Louisiana Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Monroe Summer Open
May 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.6
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.
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Monroe Summer Open
May 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
64.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 25, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.22
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.96
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2025 OF Jake Simmons - Aug 26, 2024
- Uncommitted Fall Follows: Louisiana 2025 Class - Aug 22, 2024
- Louisiana Picks To Click: Outfielders - Dec 19, 2023
- PBR Louisiana 2025 State Rankings Update: Uncommitted Follows - Dec 1, 2023
- Louisiana State Games: Outfielder Reports (Upperclass) - Nov 9, 2023
- Louisiana State Games: Quick Hits (Upperclass Position Players) - Oct 9, 2023
- Louisiana State Games: Stats Story - Oct 3, 2023
- 2023 PBR Louisiana State Games: Preview Story - Sep 27, 2023
- Quick Hits: Monroe Summer Open - May 31, 2023
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Positional Profile: OF One of the top uncomitted LHH's in the state's 2025 class.
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic with a physical lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Athletic and balanced stance, hands held at shoulder height, uses a simple load and stride. Gets on-plane early and uses a tight turn to deliver a heavy barrel to contact with slightly uphill extension and a two-handed finish, rotates lower-half well and stays balanced from start to finish, took good at-bats all weekend and drove one ball for a double off of the RF wall. 66.3 mph bat speed with 25 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 359' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-79 mph. Compact arm stroke with a high 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean actions, stays patient and gathers behind the ball with short, choppy steps before receiving out front with one hand off his right foot, likely profiles as LF.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Jake Simmons, Ruston (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: CF
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Athletic with a strong lower-half
Hit: LHH
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 274' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-76 mph. Short AA with a high 3/4 release
Defense: Receives with one hand out front off his right foot, got around every ball and played through it with athletic footwork into crow hop, accurate throws from the OF with average arm strength
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Jake Simmons, Ruston (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: CF A good uncommitted '25 OF to follow.
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Physical and durable.
Hit: LHH. Starts in a slightly open stance with a wide base, uses a simple load and stride. Turns his back hip aggressively and stays connected with an uphill path to contact and extension to match, drove the ball to the middle of the field and pull-side gap, showing power to the pull-side. 64.2 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 342' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-74 mph. Short and compact arm stroke with a high 3/4 release.
Defense: Approached the ball under control, receives out front with one hand and plays through with athletic footwork.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Athletic with physical lower-half
Hits: LHH. Starts in a slightly open and athletic stance, uses a toe-tap load and stride to get to center. Delivers a heavy barrel with a direct path to contact and slightly uphill extension, works mostly to the pull-side with some present power.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 MPH. 321' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-76 mph. Short arm circle, releases from a 3/4 slot
Defense: Caught everything clean and out front with athletic footwork playing through the ball.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.