22.9
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
CLASS OF 2026
SS
RHP
Jax
Sparks
Hardin Valley Academy (HS) • TN
6' 0" • 203.3LBS
S/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: eXposure 16U National
6' 0" • 203.3LBSS/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: eXposure 16U National
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
10.8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/26/22
33
Hard Hit %
6/21/22
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/22
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/22
335
Distance (max)
6/21/22
67
Sweet Spot %
6/21/22
7.51
60
2/10/24
4.13
30-yd
7/24/24
1.65
10-yd
2/10/24
17.9
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
85
INF Velo
7/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
90.4
Velocity (max)
7/24/24
80 - 90
Velo Range
6/06/24
2174
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/22
Changeup
79.8 - 82.4
Velo Range
7/24/24
1444
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Curveball
73 - 78
Velo Range
6/06/24
2020
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/22
Slider
74.7 - 77.8
Velo Range
7/24/24
2268
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Positional Tools
2024
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.95
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
256
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
106
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.6
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).
93.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
335
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
183
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.8
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
106
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
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).
2033
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.
23.5
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
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).
1413
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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).
2236
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
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).
2070
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.
23.9
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
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).
1384
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
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).
2118
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
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).
2174
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.
27.2
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).
65.3
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).
2020
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).
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
90.4
Velocity (max)
86.4 - 88.7
Velo Range
86.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,210
Spin Rate (max)
2,005
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
78.2
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 77.8
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,422
Spin Rate (max)
2,217
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.4
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 82.4
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,476
Spin Rate (max)
1,382
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
83.0 - 85.0
Velo Range
83.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,231
Spin Rate (max)
2,093
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
71.6
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 71.6
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,418
Spin Rate (max)
2,268
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
75.9
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 75.9
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,557
Spin Rate (max)
1,444
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.6
Velocity (max)
85.7 - 87.6
Velo Range
85.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,188
Spin Rate (max)
2,070
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.5
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 75.5
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,164
Spin Rate (max)
2,118
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.4
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 75.4
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,442
Spin Rate (max)
1,384
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 81.0
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,270
Spin Rate (max)
2,174
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.1
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 67.0
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,123
Spin Rate (max)
2,020
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Curveball
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
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
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)
79.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.8
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.51
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.08
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.50
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.95
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.56
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
1.82
RSi (max)
26.1
Jump Height (max)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.24
30-yd
7.67
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
7.8
Run Speed (avg)
1.61
RSi (max)
1.61
RSi (avg)
1,261
Jump Power (max)
23.1
Jump Height (max)
22.7
Jump Height (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Swift
2.07
10-yd
4.50
30-yd
7.95
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
7.5
Run Speed (avg)
1.73
RSi (max)
1.73
RSi (avg)
1,308
Jump Power (max)
24.0
Jump Height (max)
24.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
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.
76.6
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Jax Sparks (2026, HVA) The Futures Games 2023 participant and #14 ‘26 overall in TN was on full display on Wednesday against Maryville. The legit two way prospect had both aspects of his game to full effect. Sparks got the ball for Hardin Valley and did not look back, his fastball was up to 91 early in the game eventually settling in in the mid to high eighties. He also featured a breaking ball with a sharp sweeping action (77-79) and a changeup with good late depth (80-81). He was able to pitch his way out of some tough situations, striking out the side in the second with 2 runners on, as well as a bases loaded strikeout in the 4th. Sparks went 5 innings in a HVA runrule win, finishing with 5IP 6H 1 ER 3BB and 6 SO. The uncommitted sophomore helped his own cause on offense, collecting hits from both sides of the plate with 2 RBIs. The ceiling on this one is high and will continue to increase his stock going forward this spring into the summer and beyond.
Jax Sparks, Hardin Valley Academy (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 188-pounds. Well built athlete with whippy motions, high ceiling to add strength.
Delivery: Very athletic delivery that works quicly down the mound. Creates good seperation between upper/lower halfves with a powerful push down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long drop behind his body with a quick action over to a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Brings good spin with the FB that will increase in velo as the season gets going. T2231, 2093 average rpm.
SL: 68-72 mph. Well spun pitch with good downward motion. T2418, 2268 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Very effective pitch with good armside depth, thanks to good killed spin. T1557, 1444 average rpm.
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 5.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.50 max vertical.
Jax Sparks, Hardin Valley Academy (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 188-pounds. Well built athlete with whippy motions, high ceiling to add strength.
Hit: SH. Athletic start with knees bent, hands relaxed at shoulder. Bigger leg kick stacks weight on back leg. As hands get in loaded positition. Creates good seperation before backside drives through a braced front leg. Works primarily to the pull side with some solid contact oppo. 65.3 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.0 mph. 256' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Quick release working from multiple slots. Accurate on the bag throws.
Defense: Shows glove early, good feet break down. Shows range to both sides.
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 5.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.50 max vertical.