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Rush Watkins
Rush Watkins

CLASS OF 2028

RHP
RHP

Rush
Watkins

bsldwyn (HS) • MS
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor National

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2028 National

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Pitching

Fastball

84.3
Velocity (max)
6/09/26
79.4 - 84.3
Velo Range
6/09/26
2107
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/26

Changeup

78 - 78
Velo Range
6/09/26
1940
Spin Rate (avg)
2/01/26

Curveball

71.2 - 71.3
Velo Range
6/09/26
2297
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/26

Slider

70 - 72
Velo Range
6/09/26
2321
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/26
Power
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/01/26
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/01/26
314
Distance (max)
2/01/26
67
Sweet Spot %
2/01/26
Hitting
21
Hand Speed (max)
2/01/26
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/01/26
6.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/01/26
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.71
60-yd
2/01/26
4.16
30-yd
2/01/26
1.71
10-yd
2/01/26
17.3
Run speed (max)
2/01/26
Defense
81
INF Velo
2/01/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

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6/09/26
Rush Watkins, bsldwyn (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-10, 157-pounds. "Lean, proportioned frame with developing strength and athleticism."
Delivery: Quick-paced delivery with athletic actions and plenty of intent.
Arm Action: RH. "Long, loose arm action with easy arm speed through release."
FB: T84, 79-84 mph. Commands the fastball effectively to both sides of the plate. T2469, 2107 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. Displays confidence throwing the curveball in any count. T2331, 2297 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Sharp slider with late depth and quality finish. T2546, 2321 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Tunnels effectively off the fastball before fading late. T1650, 1625 average rpm.
2/01/26
Rush Watkins, bsldwyn (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-10, 157-pounds. High-waisted build with room to continue maturing.
Delivery: Quicker tempo., Delivery allows the arm to work freely.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm that gets to release on time.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Arm side action., Shows consistent arm-side run. T2208, 2093 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 shape., Quality depth allows pitch to play off the heater. T2060, 2036 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Changeup generates rollover contact., Arm side fading action. T1974, 1940 average rpm.
ATH: 7.71 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.90 max vertical.
2/01/26
Rush Watkins, bsldwyn (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-10, 157-pounds. High-waisted build with room to continue maturing.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup with balanced posture in the box. Flat path that produces consistent line-drive contact., Small leg lift into the swing., Works to all fields. 69.8 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Efficient arm stroke supports accuracy., Quick release with clean arm action.
Defense: Consistent footwork supports reliable fielding., Athletic defender who moves well laterally.
ATH: 7.71 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 45.22 Edge Score
7/02/24
Rush Watkins, Baldwyn (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 142-pounds. Smaller frame with room for added strength and mass.
Delivery: Quicker tempo down the mound, primarily from the windup with a short rocker step.
Arm Action: RH. Faster arm action from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Runs to arm side, located consistently in the zone. T2042, 1964 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 11-5 action located consistently in the zone. T1966, 1890 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Lots of depth and fade to arm side, plays well off of fastball. T1859, 1810 average rpm.
ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60.
7/02/24
Rush Watkins, Baldwyn (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-9, 142-pounds. Smaller frame with room for added strength and mass.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly crouched stance with relaxed handset. Toe tap to load, hands work directly to baseball. Mostly level bat path with an all fields approach.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.7 mph. 235' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Longer, whippy arm action from a lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developing footwork with solid fielding actions. Fields balls out front with accurate throws to 1B.
ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60.

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