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Colton French
Colton French
Colton French
Colton French

CLASS OF 2027

RHP
1B

Colton
French

Ocean Springs (HS) • MS
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: SBG Scout
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Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
6/09/26
85 - 87
Velo Range
6/09/26
2126
Spin Rate (avg)
7/07/26

Changeup

74.7 - 78.3
Velo Range
9/27/25
1288
Spin Rate (avg)
6/17/25

Curveball

70 - 70
Velo Range
9/27/25
2002
Spin Rate (avg)
9/27/25

Slider

74.3 - 75.2
Velo Range
7/07/26
2236
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/26
Power
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/09/26
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/09/26
341
Distance (max)
6/09/26
70
Sweet Spot %
6/05/25
Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
6/09/26
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/17/25
18.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/09/26
13
Hard Hit %
6/09/26
Run
7.46
60-yd
6/09/26
4.06
30-yd
6/09/26
1.68
10-yd
6/09/26
18.1
Run speed (max)
6/09/26
Defense
84
INF Velo
9/27/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

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6/09/26
Colton French, Ocean Springs (MS), 2027 Mississippi Gulf Coast JC
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. "Muscular, physical frame with noticeable strength in the upper and lower halves."
Delivery: Repeatable delivery with consistent timing and release point.
Arm Action: RH. "Long, loose arm action with easy arm speed through release."
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Fastball shows natural arm-side run with late movement. T2187, 2067 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. "Tight, short-breaking slider that consistently misses barrels." T2410, 2236 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-75 mph.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/09/26
Colton French, Ocean Springs (MS), 2027 Mississippi Gulf Coast JC
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. "Muscular, physical frame with noticeable strength in the upper and lower halves."
Hit: RHH. "Tall, relaxed stance with loose hands and rhythm before the pitch." Strong hands through impact with the ability to drive the baseball to both gaps.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 341' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. "Short, quick arm action with an efficient release."
Defense: Shows good body control and balance when fielding on the move.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
9/27/25
Colton French, Ocean Springs (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 183.6-pounds. Proportional frame, athletic.
Delivery: From the stretch, clean and fluid mover.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Sink, arm side run. In the zone. T2128, 1923 average rpm.
CB: 70-70 mph. T2002, 2002 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Developing feel, showed some late bite. T2313, 2152 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Arm side fade. T791, 749 average rpm.
ATH: 7.86 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
9/27/25
Colton French, Ocean Springs (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 183.6-pounds. Proportional frame, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow and slightly open stance. Smaller leg lift into the swing, works uphill at times with some present pop. 63.2 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 287' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Short arm, athletic.
Defense: Fields well around the 1B bag, mobile.
ATH: 7.86 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 70.27 Edge Score
6/17/25
Colton French, Ocean Springs (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 184-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Slow and controlled tempo, good lines at the plate, long stride, controls finish
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Side arm action T2246, 1930 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. Commands well just off the plate T1981, 1703 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Mimics fastball arm action T1288, 1288 average rpm.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/17/25
Colton French, Ocean Springs (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 184-pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, high hand set Slight leg lift into stride, hands work directly to the baseball, good extension at contact, line drive approach
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 71.2 mph. 272' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, glove works well through the baseball, developmental arm strength, clean transfers
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 67.51 Edge Score
6/05/25
Colton French, Ocean Springs (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 183-pounds. Compact, athletic frame
Delivery: Slow and controlled tempo, slightly off to 3rd base side, long stride, spins of to 1st base side
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Arm side action T2055, 2009 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Sweeping action T2033, 1896 average rpm.
SPLT: 72-73 mph. Commands well at the plate
ATH: 7.69 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.80 max vertical.
6/05/25
Colton French, Ocean Springs (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 183-pounds. Compact, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, high hands set Controlled load and stride, slightly upward bat path, gets good extension at contact, pull side approach 60 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, good range, glove works well through the baseball, developmental arm strength
ATH: 7.69 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 44.31 Edge Score

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