@Welch2026 
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Hand Speed (max)
2/08/24
CLASS OF 2026
2B
RHP
Austin
Welch
Northmont (HS) • OH
5' 7" • 125LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Canes Corbett 16u
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
62.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/08/24
5.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/25
-
Hard Hit %
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/25
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/25
268
Distance (max)
2/17/25
50
Sweet Spot %
2/08/24
7.21
60-yd
2/17/25
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
16.1
Run speed (max)
2/08/24
80
INF Velo
2/08/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
2/17/25
75 - 77
Velo Range
2/17/25
2063
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/24
Changeup
69.7 - 69.8
Velo Range
2/08/24
1186
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/24
Curveball
67 - 68
Velo Range
2/17/25
2086
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/25
Slider
68 - 70
Velo Range
2/17/25
1956
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/24
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Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. T2028, 1972 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. T2140, 2086 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. T1984, 1945 average rpm.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 268' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60.
Austin Welch: 2B/RHP, (2026) Northmont, OH. 5-foot-7, 125-pound. (59.2 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is developing, exhibits a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 80 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2063). His 10/4 slider showed some action. (Max spin 2000; Avg 1956).