86
Velocity (max)
7/15/21
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
1B
Keaton
Ballard
Davenport University
Big Rapids (HS) • MI
6' 3" • 180LBS
R/R • 21yr 6mo
Travel Team: Michigan College Connect
Big Rapids (HS) • MI
6' 3" • 180LBS
R/R • 21yr 6mo
Travel Team: Michigan College Connect
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 86
Velo Range
7/15/21
1713
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20
Changeup
71.5 - 73.7
Velo Range
8/11/20
1647
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20
Curveball
70 - 74
Velo Range
7/02/20
1686
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20
Slider
71 - 72
Velo Range
3/07/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
79
Exit Velocity (max)
11/09/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.26
60
11/09/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
11/09/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.26
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
10.9
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
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).
1713
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.
20.8
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).
72.7
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).
1686
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).
72.6
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).
1647
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).
2020 Northern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 83.6
Velo Range
81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,969
Spin Rate (max)
1,713
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.1
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 73.1
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,713
Spin Rate (max)
1,686
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.8
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 73.7
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,704
Spin Rate (max)
1,647
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.6
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2020 Northern Michigan Prospect Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Aug 14, 2020
- Results From 2020 Northern Michigan Prospect Games - Aug 12, 2020
- 7/16-7/19 Michigan Limited Series - Scout Blog - Jul 22, 2020
- 'High-Level Talent' Shines At Preseason All-State Event - Mar 17, 2020
- 2020 Preseason All-State - Blast Metrics - Mar 16, 2020
- 2020 Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Mar 10, 2020
- Results from 2020 Preseason All-State - Mar 8, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: College Connect - Complete Evaluations - Feb 7, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: College Connect - Quick Hits - Jan 29, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: College Connect - Jan 26, 2020
- 2019 Michigan Western Upperclass Showcase - Complete Evaluations - Nov 25, 2019
- 2019 Michigan Fall Future Game Trials and Western Upperclass Showcase - Top Performers - Nov 12, 2019
- 2019 Michigan Fall Future Game Trials and Western Upperclass Showcase - Sneak Peek - Nov 12, 2019
- Results from 2019 Western Fall Upperclass Showcase - Nov 11, 2019
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Keaton Ballard: RHP/1B, (2021) Big Rapids, MI. 6-foot-3, 180-pound. On the mound, threw his fastball 82-84 mph and topped out at 84 mph. Curveball (72-73 mph), changeup (71-73 mph).
Pitching: On the mound shows easy arm action delivering from a high 3/4 arm angle while working the strike zone. Paints the outer half of the plate well showing a three pitch mix. Nice change of pace on the curve as he worked in his 11/5 shape curve. Change up worked the lower half of the zone with deception.
11/9/19
Pitching: On the mound takes a wide step left moving to a pivot balance point throwing from a 3/4 arm angle. Fastball come s out the hand with a heavy feel. Fastball sat 79-80 mph . Arm deception on the change up with late life 70-72 mph. 69 mph curve with an 11/5 break.
Hitting: Sets up with a balanced approach at the plate using a knee bend. Works with a small bounce in hIs stance. Showed fast hands and a longer swing path. Hard contact at the plate. Line drive approach. Showed hard contact.
Fielding: An aggressive outfielder working towards the ball, uses choppy feet fielding into his body and throwing from a short arm angle.