Ashton
Williams

Ashton Williams, Kennett (MO), 2024
 Positional Profile: RHP
 Body: 6-1, 205-pounds. Physical build with present athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a neutral stance and wider base with hands getting set just above shoulder height. Strong weight stack onto the back leg.  Short drift forward with the lower half into a firm front leg.  Hands work very level and slightly down to the ball at times.  Hands work very quickly through the zone and shows advanced bat speed metrics.  Strong rotational acceleration metrics getting the barrel up to speed quickly deep in the back swing.    Matches plane with the pitch well and swings well on balance.  Shows good strength at contact.
Power: 98.7 max exit velocity, averaged 88.4 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph. OF - 90 mph. High 3/4 arm action with a clean arm action.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with controlled rhythm and footwork.  Fields the ball on the outside of the glove side leg with soft hands and developing glove action.  Back knee driven forward crow hop technique with quick release.  In the infield attacks the ball with shorter footwork and direct routes.   Fields the ball out in front of the body with a high waist bend. 
Run: 4.16 runner home to first. 

Delivery: Rocker style footwork with an upbeat tempo and pace.  Works to a high balance point with a slight lean back in posture at the top of the delivery.  Clean hand break at the top of the delivery.  Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound into a slightly bent front leg.  High glove front side.  Gets a good push off the rubber and creates good momentum towards the plate.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
FB: T87.4, 84.2-86.7 mph. Heavy arm side running action working mostly to the arm side of the plate. T1843, 1774 average rpm.
CB: 71.6-72.5 mph. Tight spin with 11/5 shape and early break. T2268, 2063 average rpm.
CH: 75.2-77.4 mph. Mostly straight shape with some downward depth. T1834, 1648 average rpm.

6-Foot-0, 190-Pound frame, physical frame with present strength, ran a 6.70, Offensively; simple set up, hip turn to land, backside leverages forward, barrel flat at foot strike, big finish, pull side power, 96 mph exit velo, Defensively; attacks ball, big crow hop, funnel quick to release, long arm swing with pure carry, 84 mph arm strength.

Pitching: high ¾ slot, big front side, clear out early, slight raise at balance to back toe, quick arm speed, short arm action, good balance point, some effort to delivery, fastball 83-85 mph, heavy sink with late action at plate, heavy with life out of hand, slider 71-76 mph, 10-4 shape, sharp with late action at plate, fastball arm speed controlled zone, change up 75 mph, fastball arm speed, downhill with angle in zone.