25.9
Hand Speed (max)
7/12/22
CLASS OF 2026
1B
RHP
Grant
Hester
St. Xavier (HS) • OH
6' 3" • 235LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Yeager 15U - Jonathan Sweet Coach
6' 3" • 235LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Yeager 15U - Jonathan Sweet Coach
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/12/22
4.2
Rot. Acc (max)
7/12/22
-
Hard Hit %
78.7
Exit Velocity (max)
7/12/22
69.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/12/22
259
Distance (max)
7/12/22
25
Sweet Spot %
7/12/22
8.06
60
7/12/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
65
INF Velo
7/12/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.06
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
9.8
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.7
Exit Velocity (max)
69.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Game Performance
2024
2022
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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1B/RHP, (2026) St. Xavier, OH. 6-foot-3, 235-pound. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. (68.4 mph bat speed average). (23.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall balanced stance with a rhythmic controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was average, displayed a level swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls. Pull side approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 65 mph; had a natural fluid exchange, firm hands, and average footwork. Out front fielding mechanics. Showed consistent accuracy. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 8.06.