Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2021

OF
SS

Jace
Avina

Nevada
Spanish Springs (HS) • NV
6' 1" • 192LBS
R/R • 21yr 4mo
Travel Team: Northern Nevada Baseball Club

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
1/30/21
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
10/25/20
13.1
Rot. Acc (max)
1/30/21
-
Hard Hit %
Power
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/25/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
Run
6.59
60
2/28/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
87
INF Velo
2/28/21
98
OF Velo
1/30/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools

2021
2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
6.59
Infield Velocity
87.0
Outfield Velocity
98.0
Power / Speed Score
14.6
60 Yard Dash
6.65
Infield Velocity
80.0
Outfield Velocity
91.0
Power / Speed Score
15.3
60 Yard Dash
6.89
Infield Velocity
80.0
Outfield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
Northern Nevada Open Scout Day
Feb 28, 2021
Position
6.59
60-yard
87
INF Velo
92
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Preseason All-State Games (Upperclass)
Jan 30, 2021
Position
6.82
60-yard
98
OF Velo
96
Exit Velo
Nevada ProCase (Invite-Only)
Oct 25, 2020
Position
6.72
60-yard
91
OF Velo
102
Exit Velo
BAWS 2020
Jul 10, 2020
Position
6.96
60-yard
91
OF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Northern California ProCase (INVITE ONLY)
Jun 28, 2020
Position
6.65
60-yard
91
OF Velo
100
Exit Velo
Northern Nevada Scout Day
Feb 16, 2020
Position
6.76
60-yard
80
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase (2020-2021s)
Nov 10, 2019
Position
6.89
60-yard
80
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
82
Exit Velo
2019 Future Games
Jul 31, 2019
Position
7.03
60-yard
86
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo

Hitting

2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
87.3
Distance Max
371
Distance Avg
281
Launch Angle Avg
30.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
101.9
Exit Velocity Avg
87.1
Distance Max
371
Distance Avg
233
Launch Angle Avg
20.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Games (Upperclass)
Jan 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
281
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Nevada ProCase (Invite-Only)
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
367
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northern Nevada Prospect Update
Jul 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northern California ProCase (INVITE ONLY)
Jun 28, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
99.8
Exit Velocity (max)
89.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
278
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
20.9
Bat Speed Max
76.0
Bat Speed Avg
71.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
20.5
Bat Speed Max
76.6
Bat Speed Avg
73.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State Games (Upperclass)
Jan 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Nevada ProCase (Invite-Only)
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Northern Nevada Prospect Update
Jul 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
78.2
Bat Speed (max)
74.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Northern California ProCase (INVITE ONLY)
Jun 28, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
77.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

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1/30/21

2021 OF Jace Avina (Spanish Springs, NV)- 6-foot-1, 180-pounds, Nevada recruit, Large frame, lean athletic build, defined lower half, present athleticism. Sets up in a spread out base with a neutral stance. Simple repeatable swing, using a small pickup with short forward move. Slight load at shoulder height. Downward entry into zone, working up through the ball. Showed off some power to LCF, working up to 96.4mph at 371 feet with advanced bat speed. Showed off some serious arm strength using a step behind approach, throwing a ball at 98mph over the catcher's head, worked mostly in the low 90s with more accuracy, higher effort. Athletic footwork while creating angles, showing some body awareness, ran a 6.82 60-yard dash, and stayed behind the ball.

10/25/20

Nevada recruit. With many of the players having already made an impact on the national circuit, Avina was a “less famous” name heading into the event, but quickly made himself known. An athletic 6-foot-1, 180-pounder with lean strength throughout a projectable frame, Avina began the day with a 6.72 60-yard dash time before turning in one of the better batting practice performances. Setting up square with the weight evenly distributed, the right-handed hitter utilizes a short stride and minor hand separation before working short to the ball and long through the zone with a more pronounced finish and quality use of the lower-half. He produced exit velocities as high as 101+ mph, and the ball seemed to jump off his barrel with each swing. The intent to do damage carried over into live action as Avina got off some quality, aggressive swings including a two-strike back side single. While some of the other prospects had a bit more twitch, Avina was clearly a “sleeper favorite” of many in attendance.

6/28/20

PBR California ProCase

Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Lean, sinewy, streamlined, built like a WR. Given his present tools, as he gains musculature and physical maturity those tools could really explode.

Hit: RH - Quiet & clean mechanics, separates well through contact, worked all fields in BP rounds & showed the same approach in game ABs, including a LD single through the middle. Slight knee lift, lands w/stability on stride leg, maintains body control throughout the swing. Showed swing adjustability. His bat speed registered as high as 77.4 mph w/peak hand speed of 23 mph (courtesy of Blast Motion).

Power: Given the 100 EV during the BP rounds (courtesy of TrackMan) while using wood, clearly there is power potential. His hot zone was the lower quadrant in the middle of the plate with an AVG EV of 96.05 and launch angle of 18.31. As he gains man-muscle there will be HR power, grading out in the future as above average.

Field: Chance to develop into an above average/plus defender, with the speed and arm strength and natural athleticism to not only take away hits w/above average range, but also a powerful and accurate arm.

Arm: Long-ish, pitcher-type AA, overhand delivery, patterns his feet and release quite well and many throws were either accurate and easy to handle one-hops or on-a-line darts. Arm will play as a plus attribute at the college level and beyond.

Run: 6.65 - on a quick turf surface he took advantage and posted the lowest time at the event.

Summary: Chance to develop into a 5-tool talent, with the run, power, field, throw tools all grading out as future plus (at the least, above average. The one tool that separates all players, particularly high school hitters is the hit tool. From what we saw of the swing mechanics and lively body, I'd feel comfortable putting a future 50 grade on his hit tool. There will be viewings of him in the spring season as we are talking about a future CF w/a chance to hit. Having seen A.J. Pollock in high school, that comp seems apt for Avina.
11/10/19

6-foot-1, 170-pound frame, lean, athletic build, long limbs, wiry strong. Avina improved on his 60-time lowing it from 7.03 to 6.89 as well as improving his outfield velo from 86 to 87 mph. Defensively, quick first step, aggressive routes, quick exchange at midsection. Loose, quick arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate and carry; 87 mph OF velocity. At the plate, starts in an athletic, narrow stance. Slight bat wrap load, simple, short stride. Efficient, level bat path, high one-handed finish, good extension. Gap to gap approach drives ball to the big part of the yard, flashes of pop to the pull side; 82 mph exit velocity. A young prospect to keep an eye out for as he continues to progress in his all-around game. Infield, starts in a wide, athletic set up, active feet, showed comfort fielding to both side, quick exchange, ability to throw from multiple arm angles, accurate with carry; 80 mph IF velo. At the plate, starts in an athletic, narrow stance. Slight bat wrap load, simple, short stride. Efficient, level bat path, high one-handed finish, good extension. Gap to gap approach drives ball to the big part of the yard, flashes of pop to the pull side; 82 mph exit velocity. A young prospect to keep an eye out for as he continues to progress in his all-around game.

Fall '18 - 6-foot, 155, Avina has a high wasted athletic build on present lean and lanky frame. From an athletic background will certainly add mass and strength.  Solid actions at SS with projectable arm strength and good carry.  Displayed multiple arm angle throws and feel for touch throws as well on double play feeds. Ran well underway on double to LCF.  On the hill, low 80’s strike thrower with feel for a changeup.  Remember this name he has a chance to be special. 

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