93
Velocity (max)
6/23/22
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
3B
Saxon
Roberts
Independence (HS) • TN
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Nashville Knights
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Nashville Knights
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Fastball
88 - 91
Velo Range
6/23/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
85 - 85
Velo Range
6/23/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
80 - 82
Velo Range
6/23/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
89.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
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Saxon Roberts (Independence, 2024) Roberts, our #1 player in the 2024 Tennessee class gave us our first look at him in the spring on a very frigid night in the 30’s. The fastball/curveball combination was working early and often as he generated swing and misses throughout his outing. The 1st inning was really the only time he got into some trouble as he started the game with a leadoff walk before giving up back to back singles for 1 run. That was the extent of the damage as he would retire the next 15 batters straight. The velocity was down from where he usually sits as he was 89-91 mph in the first before settling in at 86-88 mph. He isn’t 100% just yet as he gets back from some stiffness but expect the velocity to steadily climb as the season progresses. The arm comes with some late natural crossfire action with a fastball that runs away from right-handers. The breaking-ball was firm nonetheless in the upper 70’s but we have seen that pitch in the low 80’s often. He still had a really quality outing where he would rack up 10 K’s on only 2 walks, while giving up those two hits in the first. Professional scouts will still have their eyes on him as the weather starts getting consistently warmer and still showed why he is considered one of the best arm talents in this class nationally.
16u National
6-foot-3, 188-pound right-handed pitcher, strong, sturdy build, projectable, plenty of room to fill out. Power arm. Short, compact arm action, comes out of an over-the-top slot, some effort. Inconsistent command, but when in the zone, both fastball and slider are swing and miss. Will get batters to chase at this level with many not able to catch up to his stuff. Fastball sat 88-91, touched 93 in the early innings, heavy, and ate run action, swing and miss. Slider, 81-85, sharp downer action, throw with intent, swing and miss pitch.
Touching 95 mph during his first inning on the mound, RHP Saxon Roberts (Independence HS, TN; Auburn) also spun a plus slider in the low-80s at over 2,500 rpm. At 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, there’s more in the tank with his loose arm and strong frame.