Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

SS
RHP

Josh
Hammond

Wesleyan Christian Academy (HS) • NC
6' 0" • 197.5LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: East Coast Ghost- National

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
9/12/24
80.4
Bat Speed (max)
9/12/24
25
Rot. Acc (max)
9/12/24
74
Hard Hit %
9/12/24
Power
106.3
Exit Velocity (max)
9/12/24
97.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/12/24
416
Distance (max)
9/12/24
63
Sweet Spot %
9/12/24
Run
6.7
60
9/12/24
4.07
30-yd
7/06/22
1.78
10-yd
7/06/22
18.6
Run speed (max)
7/06/22
Defense
88
INF Velo
7/06/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

95.1
Velocity (max)
9/21/23
92.9 - 95.1
Velo Range
9/21/23
2595
Spin Rate (avg)
9/12/24

Changeup

86 - 87
Velo Range
9/21/23
2195
Spin Rate (avg)
9/12/24

Curveball

77.9 - 79.3
Velo Range
7/06/22
2620
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22

Slider

80.6 - 85.1
Velo Range
9/12/24
2863
Spin Rate (avg)
9/21/23

Positional Tools

2024
2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
6.70
Infield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
15.9
Infield Velocity
88.0
60 Yard Dash
7.22
Infield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
11.8
60 Yard Dash
7.82
Infield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
10.1
2024 Prep Baseball All-American Game
Sep 12, 2024
Position
6.70
60-yard
87
INF Velo
106
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Position
7.22
60-yard
83
INF Velo
2021 JR Future Games: Team Carolina
Jul 28, 2021
Position
7.22
60-yard
83
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Position
7.22
60-yard
83
INF Velo
Diamond Deacons 2020 Scout Day
Sep 5, 2020
Position
7.82
60-yard
79
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2020
Exit Velocity Max
106.3
Exit Velocity Avg
97.2
Distance Max
416
Distance Avg
344
Launch Angle Avg
29.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
100.5
Exit Velocity Avg
90.8
Distance Max
371
Distance Avg
202
Launch Angle Avg
13.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
79.2
Exit Velocity Avg
68.9
Distance Max
284
Distance Avg
211
Launch Angle Avg
33.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Prep Baseball All-American Game
Sep 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
106.3
Exit Velocity (max)
97.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
344
Distance (avg)
416
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.5
Exit Velocity (max)
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR SCOUT DAY: USA PRIME (MAKE-UP DATE)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
272
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Diamond Deacons 2020 Scout Day
Sep 5, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
79.2
Exit Velocity (max)
68.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
23.7
Bat Speed Max
80.4
Bat Speed Avg
77.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
21.9
Bat Speed Max
79.0
Bat Speed Avg
74.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 Prep Baseball All-American Game
Sep 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
80.4
Bat Speed (max)
77.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
79.0
Bat Speed (max)
74.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
94.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
94.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2595
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
88.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
2195
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
82.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2813
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
95.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
94.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2482
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
86.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1801
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
83.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2863
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
91.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
89.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2291
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
78.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2620
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
85.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1704
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2149
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2459
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1436
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
2024 Prep Baseball All-American Game
Sep 12, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
94.7
Velocity (max)
93.9 - 94.6
Velo Range
94.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,683
Spin Rate (max)
2,595
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
85.1
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 85.1
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,877
Spin Rate (max)
2,813
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
88.5
Velocity (max)
88.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,195
Spin Rate (max)
2,195
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
95.1
Velocity (max)
92.9 - 95.1
Velo Range
94.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,579
Spin Rate (max)
2,482
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
84.2
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 84.1
Velo Range
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,931
Spin Rate (max)
2,863
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
86.8
Velocity (max)
86.0 - 86.8
Velo Range
87.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,879
Spin Rate (max)
1,801
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR SCOUT DAY: USA PRIME (MAKE-UP DATE)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
91.3
Velocity (max)
88.3 - 91.0
Velo Range
89.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,474
Spin Rate (max)
2,291
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
79.8
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 79.3
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,684
Spin Rate (max)
2,620
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
85.9
Velocity (max)
85.0 - 85.8
Velo Range
86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,831
Spin Rate (max)
1,704
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Diamond Deacons 2020 Scout Day
Sep 5, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.8
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 77.6
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,149
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.4
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 65.3
Velo Range
61.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,514
Spin Rate (max)
2,459
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.2
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 71.2
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,492
Spin Rate (max)
1,436
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2023
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
95.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
94.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
86.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.0
2024 NC High School Season
Feb 25, 2024
Pitching
94
Max FB
92 - 94
FB
80 - 81
CH
79 - 82
SL
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Pitching
95
Max FB
93 - 95
FB
86 - 87
CH
82 - 84
SL
2021 Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Pitching
87
Max FB
82 - 87
FB
70 - 73
CB
74 - 77
CH
2021 JR Future Games: Team Carolina
Jul 28, 2021
Pitching
87
Max FB
83 - 87
FB
70 - 73
CB
76 - 77
CH
15U National Championship
Jul 22, 2021
Pitching
86
Max FB
82 - 85
FB
72 - 74
CB
Diamond Deacons 2020 Scout Day
Sep 5, 2020
Pitching
78
Max FB
77 - 78
FB
64 - 65
CB
69 - 71
CH

Game Performance

2023
2022
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
4.07
60 Yard Dash
7.37
Top Speed (MPH)
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Swift
3.08
RSi (max)
31.3
Jump Height (max)
24.9
Jump Height (avg)
PBR SCOUT DAY: USA PRIME (MAKE-UP DATE)
Jul 6, 2022
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
7.37
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
PBR SCOUT DAY: USA PRIME (MAKE-UP DATE)
Jul 6, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

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Comments

9/23/23

Prep Baseball All-American Game: Explosive, high-level two-way tools for the future Demon Deacon and 2023 All-American Game MVP. Physical 6-foot-1 frame with a certified hand cannon on the mound, Hammond showcases huge arm speed out of a tight arm circle. Utilizing a low, three-quarters slot while getting deep into his lower half with big extension, Hammond is able to produce 5ft release heights or under on the entire pitch mix creating tough angles. Fastball sits a heavy 92-95 while getting consistent hard arm-side run and showing an innate ability to spin (Avg. 2481). Slider can be a plus pitch sooner than later. 82-85 with ability to add and subtract sharp sweep at will, Hammond also shows supreme command and plus spin that allow the pitch to play up even more. Creates ugly swing-and-miss in any count. Changeup is firm in the mid-80s with present feel and ability to get great arm-side fade that can be devastating from the arm slot. With the stick, Hammonds quiet approach and above-average bat speed allow the barrel to explode through the zone for big pop that continues to play well in-game and in BP. Can produce triple digit exit velocities at will. Hammond likely has the highest upside on the mound, but the bat plays and will play as long as he continues to hit.

9/05/20

Body: 5/9, 140 pounds. Athletic build, room for maturation ahead.
Defense:  Fluid actions, feel for getting good hops, soft hands, funnels to the belt, clean transitions.
Arm: R.  INF - 79 mph.  Loose arm with quickness, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Hit: R. Balanced, relaxed, even base, hands at back shoulder. Short stride, hands load back. Balanced and loose, hands are quick, short path to the ball, barrel stays through the zone, has barrel feel with the ability to use the whole field.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Above average bat speed.
Run:7.82 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Simple rocker and turn. Lifts with the foot, then bringing the knee toward the mid-chest. Stable head. Level and slightly closed, lands just across his line with a square foot-strike.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing creating some rhythm in the body, working to an over-the-top slot. Better than average arm speed. Works with intent
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. 2149 rpm. 1:15 spin tilt with 21.8 inches of induced vertical break. Worked to the glove side and elevated at times.
CB: 64-65 mph. 2459 rpm. Late 11/5 tilt. Solid depth with swing and miss potential in the zone. Did create chase. Average zone feel.
SL:  mph.  rpm. .
CH: 69-71 mph. 1436 rpm. Good arm speed with arm side run. 2:15 spin tilt

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Physical

2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2024 Prep Baseball All-American Game
Sep 12, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
197.5
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
2023 PBR All-American Game
Sep 21, 2023
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
189.6
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)