Jadon
Ford

Jadon Ford: SS/RHP, (2025) Dakota, MI. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. (63.2 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Solid projectable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 83 mph; showed consistent hands, a natural exchange, and developing consistent feet. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.3. Athletic projectable on the mound, showed quick good arm speed with a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish.  (Max spin 2124; Avg 1905).

Jadon Ford: SS/RHP, (2025) Dakota, MI. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. (70.3 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Started in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was average, used a short swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Above average showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph; had a quick exchange, consistent footwork, and sure consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Smooth fluid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a short quick arm action and a high ¾ an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Displays even shoulders and a strong consistent balance point. Lands square and open with a falling off clean finish.  (Max spin 2395; Avg 2255). 

Jadon Ford: SS/RHP, (2025) Dakota, MI. 6-foot-1, 160-pound. At the plate, Ford had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Starts in an open tall stance with a tight load, then uses a toe tap stride. Simple level swing plane. Line drive approach. Capable projectable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 78 mph; had a natural fluid exchange, sure hands, and consistent in control footwork. Glovework was used out front. Recorded a 60 time of 7.38 at the event. Confident on the mound, showed a short arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean an athletic finish. Curveball (69-71 mph). Threw his fastball 80-81 mph with a max of 82 mph; (Max spin 1989; Avg 1807). 

Jadon Ford: 3B/RHP, (2025) Algonac, MI. 5-foot-8, 113-pound. During batting practice, Ford had an exit velocity of 77 mph. From the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 66 mph. Clocked a 60 time of 7.93 at the event. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 66-68 mph with a max of 69 mph. Changeup (61-63 mph).

Pitching: On the mound works in the middle of the rubber with a high leg kick. 3/4 arm slot with good run on the fastball. Live arm that projects well as he continues to grow and develop. 

Fielding: In the outfield takes a aggressive first step moving towards the ball fielding off his left leg taking a glide step and throwing with an easy arm effort. 

Hitting: At the plate sets up with a stiff front leg keeping his hands back showing a short compact swing making solid contact. Has the ability to drive the ball up the middle.