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PBR IA Uncommitted Spotlight: '20 Payton Leonard, OF, Waverly-Shell Rock

October 23, 2019
Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa


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Payton Leonard

Class of 2020 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 77 / POS: 25

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Waverly-Shell Rock
    State: IA
  • Summer Team: N/A
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Pitching
88
Max FB
(09/25/20)
86 - 88
FB
(09/25/20)
75 - 78
CB
(09/25/20)
81 - 82
CH
(09/25/20)
Pitching
Max FB
88
FB
86 - 88
CB
75 - 78
CH
81 - 82
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Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
83 - 85
CB
73 - 74
CH
78 - 80
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Position
7.20
60-yard
(09/25/20)
91
OF Velo
(09/25/20)
86
Exit Velo
(09/25/20)
Power Speed Score
(09/25/20)
Position
60-yard
7.2
OF Velo
91
Exit Velo
86
Power Speed Score
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Position
60-yard
7.39
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
80
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Trackman - Fastball
88.6
Velocity (max)
(09/04/21)
87.4 - 88.3
Velo Range
(09/04/21)
90.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/04/21)
2645
Spin Rate (max)
(09/04/21)
2565
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/04/21)
IVB (max)
(09/04/21)
IVB (avg)
(09/04/21)
HM (max)
(09/25/20)
HM (avg)
(09/25/20)
Extension (avg)
(09/04/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/04/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/04/21)
Zone %
(09/04/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.6
Velo Range
87.4 - 88.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
90.6
Spin Rate (max)
2645
Spin Rate (avg)
2565
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87.3
Velo Range
86.4 - 87.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
88.7
Spin Rate (max)
2571
Spin Rate (avg)
2419
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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Trackman - Curveball
77.9
Velocity (max)
(09/25/20)
74.5 - 77.3
Velo Range
(09/25/20)
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/04/21)
2845
Spin Rate (max)
(09/04/21)
2809
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/04/21)
IVB (max)
(09/04/21)
IVB (avg)
(09/04/21)
HM (max)
(09/04/21)
HM (avg)
(09/04/21)
Extension (avg)
(09/04/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/04/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/04/21)
Zone %
(09/25/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
76.6
Velo Range
75.8 - 76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.5
Spin Rate (max)
2845
Spin Rate (avg)
2809
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
77.9
Velo Range
74.5 - 77.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.5
Spin Rate (max)
2689
Spin Rate (avg)
2478
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Slider
78.7
Velocity (max)
(09/04/21)
76.3 - 78.2
Velo Range
(09/04/21)
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/04/21)
2788
Spin Rate (max)
(09/04/21)
2775
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/04/21)
IVB (max)
(09/04/21)
IVB (avg)
(09/04/21)
HM (max)
(09/04/21)
HM (avg)
(09/04/21)
Extension (avg)
(09/04/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/04/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/04/21)
Zone %
(09/04/21)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
78.7
Velo Range
76.3 - 78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.7
Spin Rate (max)
2788
Spin Rate (avg)
2775
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - ChangeUp
82.9
Velocity (max)
(09/04/21)
82.6 - 82.9
Velo Range
(09/04/21)
84.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/04/21)
2039
Spin Rate (max)
(09/04/21)
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/04/21)
IVB (max)
(09/25/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/04/21)
HM (max)
(09/04/21)
HM (avg)
(09/04/21)
Extension (avg)
(09/04/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/04/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/04/21)
Zone %
(09/25/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
82.9
Velo Range
82.6 - 82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.9
Spin Rate (max)
2039
Spin Rate (avg)
1923
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
82
Velo Range
81 - 82
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.9
Spin Rate (max)
1698
Spin Rate (avg)
1620
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Hitting
98.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/25/20)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/25/20)
221
Distance (avg)
(09/25/20)
384
Distance (max)
(09/25/20)
Hard Hit %
(09/25/20)
Sweet Spot %
(09/25/20)
Line Drive %
(09/25/20)
Fly Ball %
(09/25/20)
Ground Ball %
(09/25/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.3
Distance (avg)
221
Distance (max)
384
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
(09/25/20)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
(09/25/20)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
(09/25/20)
72.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(09/25/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(09/25/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(09/25/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(09/25/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(09/25/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
20.8
Bat Speed (max)
75.3
Bat Speed (avg)
72.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Videos

(3/10/19)




 

PBR: What schools have expressed interest in you?
LEONARD: Coe College, Simpson College, Wartburg College, Hamline University, South Dakota State University, Central College, and Nebraska Wesleyan have all contacted me for baseball. 

PBR: Have you taken any visits, or have any visits scheduled in the near future?
LEONARD: I have taken visits for Simpson, Coe, and have met with the coaches. I will be going on a visit to Central in two weeks.

PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)
LEONARD: I am open on the size of college and location. I am interested in physical education/ Coaching, or a sports related degree. 

PBR: What were some of your highlights during your junior year?
LEONARD: 1st all-conference, 1st team all-district. BA .383 ERA 2.58, Opp BA .186 - Improved pulldown from outfield velo to 92. Exit velo 87.

PBR: What are your goals for this year?
LEONARD: Increase my game in every aspect. I am working hard to improve my velocity off the mound, pitch placement, differential in pitch speeds. Increase BA and get better with my approach to the plate. Increase pulldown velo, and exit velo. Help my team get as far as we can go.

PBR: Do you play any other sports?
LEONARD: I also play football, and I run track.

PBR: What is your ACT and GPA?
LEONARD: ACT 19. GPA 3.1