19.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/12/23
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Hayden
Ruff
Bay City (HS) • MI
6' 4" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: MI Select
6' 4" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: MI Select
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
63.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/12/23
11
Rot. Acc (max)
3/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/12/23
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/12/23
292
Distance (max)
3/12/23
56
Sweet Spot %
3/12/23
7.5
60
3/12/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
3/12/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
3/12/23
77.7 - 79.8
Velo Range
3/12/23
2161
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
Changeup
69.4 - 70.4
Velo Range
3/12/23
1404
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
Curveball
62 - 64
Velo Range
7/21/22
1541
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.50
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
11.7
Hitting
2023
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).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.1
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.
2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.1
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.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.3
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.
2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
63.3
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Michigan Selects 3.12.22
Mar 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
58.6
Bat Speed (max)
56.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
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).
2161
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.
27.5
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).
62.6
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).
1541
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).
69.8
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).
1404
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.6
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).
2035
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).
59.8
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).
1563
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).
60.7
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).
1508
2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 79.8
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,206
Spin Rate (max)
2,161
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
63.2
Velocity (max)
62.0 - 63.1
Velo Range
60.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,595
Spin Rate (max)
1,541
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.5
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 70.4
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,447
Spin Rate (max)
1,404
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Michigan Selects 3.12.22
Mar 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
72.7
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 72.4
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,127
Spin Rate (max)
2,035
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.7
Velocity (max)
57.5 - 62.2
Velo Range
58.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,782
Spin Rate (max)
1,563
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
60.7
Velocity (max)
1,508
Spin Rate (max)
1,508
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
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
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Mar 16, 2023
- 2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 14, 2023
- 2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID - Mar 13, 2023
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Michigan Selects - Mar 14, 2022
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Michigan Select - Mar 22, 2021
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Hayden Ruff: SS/RHP, (2025) Bay City, MI. 6-foot-4, 170-pound. (61.1 mph bat speed average). (18.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall quiet stance with a smooth load, then used a short controlled stride. Through his round he found a few barrels with loud contact. Above average in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 84 mph; showed rhythmic developing feet, soft consistent hands, and a natural fluid exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.5. Capable projectable on the mound, showed consistent good arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle and a long quick arm action. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. (Max spin 2205; Avg 2160).
Hayden Ruff
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Hayden Ruff: SS/RHP, (2025) Bay City John Glenn, MI. 6-foot-2, 155-pound. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 86 mph. (56.3 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Through his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 73 mph. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.79. Smooth on the mound, showed good arm speed and a quick arm action. Used easy effort in his delivery. Has an athletic balance point. Lands soft with balanced finish. Curveball (57-60 mph), changeup (60-61 mph). Threw his fastball 70-72 mph with a max of 73 mph; shows control around the zone with straight movement. (Max spin 2126; Avg 2034).