22.4
Hand Speed (max)
7/26/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
3B
Colton
Denton
Hardin Valley Academy (HS) • TN
6' 2" • 225.3LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Five Star National 16u
6' 2" • 225.3LBSR/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Five Star National 16u
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
80
Bat Speed (max)
7/26/23
14.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/23
83
Hard Hit %
7/26/23
100
Exit Velocity (max)
7/26/23
94.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/26/23
359
Distance (max)
7/26/23
67
Sweet Spot %
1/28/23
7.52
60
7/26/23
4.18
30-yd
7/26/23
1.82
10-yd
7/26/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
7/26/23
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
7/26/23
1.92 - 1.96
Pop Time
7/26/23
Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
6/13/23
80.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
6/13/23
2147
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/23
Changeup
72 - 79
Velo Range
6/13/23
1876
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/23
Curveball
70 - 73
Velo Range
6/13/23
2010
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.92 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
13.3
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
359
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
225
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.4
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.
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.0
Exit Velocity (max)
94.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
272
Distance (avg)
359
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
FG Workout AL/KY/TN/MS
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.0
Exit Velocity (max)
94.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
272
Distance (avg)
359
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Knoxville (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
East Tennessee Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.3
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.
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
80.0
Bat Speed (max)
75.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Knoxville (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
73.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
East Tennessee Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
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).
2147
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.
26.4
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).
71.2
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).
2010
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Changeup
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).
1876
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Top Prospect Games: Knoxville (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,248
Spin Rate (max)
2,147
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
73.1
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 72.6
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,089
Spin Rate (max)
2,010
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.8
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 78.7
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
1,876
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.18
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.52
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
62.76
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Colton Denton, Hardin Valley Academy (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Study, bigger build. Stronger and physical look.
Delivery: Pounds the zone, tight slider with command. Works ahead
Arm Action: RH. Standard arm action and slot. Good arm speed
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. FB has some carry to it. Showed times where he commands it to his arm side with good steep angle. FB will play down in the zone but can get swing and miss up too T2248, 2147 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Plus command for the age. Bigger break to it. Throws it in any count. Keeps FB fresh T2089, 2010 average rpm.
CH: 72-79 mph. CH had flashes of good run. Was around the zone. Will be an effective pitch to LHH T2246, 1876 average rpm.
ATH: 7.66 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.27 10 and 30 yard splits.
Colton Denton, Hardin Valley Academy (TN), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Study, bigger build. Stronger and physical look.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed in the box, relaxed approach. Mid-high leg lift, looks to punish baseballs. Tilt in the swing. Loud contact, middle to pull side; Simple swing with quick hands 73.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 351' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Stronger arm, utilizes the long hop at times. Accurate.
Defense: 2.03-2.08 pop times. Clean on transfers, moves well for his size.
ATH: 7.66 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds. Sturdy and strong build. Well developed frame.
Hits: RHH. Even, tall stance w/ relaxed hands and a little rhythm. Bat tip load and small, direct leg kick. Generates above average bat speed w/ slight uphill path and two handed finish. Looks to punish baseballs and strong thru contact. Heavy dose of barrels w/ easy power to all parts of the field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 MPH. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Compact, quick arm w/ good arm strength and accuracy.
Defense: 2.05-2.13 pop times. Good footwork and clean transfers. Gets the ball out quick. Above average receiving w/ good hands.