22.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/26
CLASS OF 2026
OF
LHP
Ayden
Byrd
Douglas High School - 03 (HS) • SD
5' 10" • 175LBS
L/L • 18yr 1mo
5' 10" • 175LBS
L/L • 18yr 1mo
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/23/25
24.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/26
57
Hard Hit %
8/15/25
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/26
90.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/15/25
377
Distance (max)
2/21/26
50
Sweet Spot %
2/21/26
7.09
60-yd
2/21/26
3.91
30-yd
2/21/26
1.66
10-yd
2/21/26
19.3
Run speed (max)
2/21/26
-
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
8/15/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
8/15/25
77 - 79
Velo Range
8/15/25
1741
Spin Rate (avg)
8/15/25
Curveball
67 - 70
Velo Range
8/15/25
1912
Spin Rate (avg)
8/15/25
Slider
62 - 66
Velo Range
2/23/25
1831
Spin Rate (avg)
2/23/25
Positional Tools
2025
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
377
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
294
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.3921
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
332
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
188
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.1108
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.
South Dakota Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
294
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
SD Summer ID- Rapid City
Aug 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
90.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Dakota Preseason ID
Feb 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.2
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.
South Dakota Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Dakota Preseason ID
Feb 23, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
72.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1590
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
21.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1910
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1831
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
SD Summer ID- Rapid City
Aug 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
78.7
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 78.5
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,969
Spin Rate (max)
1,741
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 69.5
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,938
Spin Rate (max)
1,912
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
South Dakota Preseason ID
Feb 23, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
73.1
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 72.5
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,615
Spin Rate (max)
1,465
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.3
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 65.7
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,973
Spin Rate (max)
1,909
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.8
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 65.6
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,895
Spin Rate (max)
1,831
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.91
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.1
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Ayden Byrd, Douglas High School - 03 (SD), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced stance, pre-set hands back, foot length stride, stiff swing plane, works up to contact, fly ball contact. 71.9 mph bat speed with 23 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.4 mph. 377' max distance.
Arm: LH.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Ayden Byrd, Douglas High School - 03 (SD), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, chest high leg lift, stays tall in back leg, lands crossbody.
Arm Action: LH. Long AA, stabs down and back, shoulder hikes from inverted w, quick release, OTT slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. T1969, 1741 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. T1938, 1912 average rpm.
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60. 1.76 in the 10 yard split.
Ayden Byrd, Douglas High School - 03 (SD), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, slightly open, rythem to hands works, back, aggressive lower half, shows bat speed.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.9 mph. 332' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-82 mph.
Defense: Athletic prep, chops feet at ball, fields to side, arm works over top, above average arm.
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60. 1.76 in the 10 yard split.
Ayden Byrd, Douglas High School - 03 (SD), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, standard leg lift, back leg rotates w/ some hip coil, lands inline.
Arm Action: LH. Hand breaks straight back, shoulder hike into inverted w, arm is slightly late at foot strike, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. T1615, 1465 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. T1973, 1909 average rpm.
SL: 62-66 mph. T1895, 1831 average rpm.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Ayden Byrd, Douglas High School - 03 (SD), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. square stance, line drive hitter, gap to gap approach, simple swing, solid overall present strength.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 328' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-78 mph.
Defense: Good feet and transition into throws, good glove and routine, consistent movements
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.