Jax
Byrd

Jax Byrd: C/3B, (2023) Wayne, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. During batting practice, Byrd recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, shows a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 81 mph; had a fluid exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 71 mph during throw downs; has consistent feet, soft hands, and a clean transfer. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.91-1.94. Calm setup with some flexibility. Advanced capabilities behind the dish. Had a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.64. Very talented prospect. 

Jax Byrd: C/3B, (2023) Wayne, OH. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. (61.89 mph bat speed average). (18.36 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is efficient, shows a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 70 mph; had soft hands, developing footwork, and a clean transfer. recorded a pop time of 2.01-2.07. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.67 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

5-foot-9, 165-pound projectable body frame. From behind the dish he has athletic actions with quickness to his footwork. Gets his momentum carrying in good direction with a clean exchange and arm action from a high ¾ slot. Recorded pop times between 2.03-2.16 and a velocity of 68 mph. On the mound he throws with minimal effort to his delivery using a straight up and down leg lift, landing in  a straight line at foot strike with his momentum carrying toward home plate. Has quickness to his arm speed through a ¾ slot. Fastball was between 73-77 mph and topped out at 79 mph. Curveball has a tighter 11/5 shape with mostly gradual break to it at 62-66 mph. Throws his changeup using fastball arm speed between 63-64 mph. Right-handed hitter has an open stance striding back to even. Has quickness to his hands swinging with a level bat path through the zone. Showed the ability to use both sides of the field during his round of batting practice while reaching a top exit velocity of 91 mph. Ran a 7.60 60-yard dash