Prep Baseball Report

Inside the Numbers: Trackman Max Fastball Velocities By Class


Chris Fuller
Kentucky Director of Scouting

With a multitude of events we have hosted throughout the summer and fall, today we dive into some numbers to take a look at the top fastball velocities recorded via our Trackman unit. These fastball velocity numbers are the highest recorded from the combination of all of our summer and fall events.

Last week we broke down the max fastball velocities recorded by the Trackman unit without separating them by graduating class. Today, we take a look at the top 10 fastball velocities recorded by each high school graduating class (2021-2024)

NOTE: Only includes in-state showcase events where Trackman was used. Does not include PBR Future Games or Junior Future Games. Check individual player profiles for possible higher recorded velocities.

NOTE: Includes KY/TN Border Battle Event

class of 2021

Rank Name State School Class Pos Velocity (max)
1 Jake Faherty KY Great Crossing 2021 RHP 92.3 mph
2 Joshua Tucker KY McCracken County 2021 RHP 88.3 mph
3 Zach Haigis KY Dixie Heights 2021 RHP 88.2 mph
4 Cole McMichael KY Butler Traditional 2021 RHP 88.1 mph
5 Aaron Abner KY George Rogers Clark 2021 LHP 88.0 mph
6 Grant Godwin KY McCracken County 2021 3B 86.5 mph
7 Ben Higdon KY McCracken County 2021 OF 86.3 mph
8 Jack Briese KY Boyle County 2021 RHP 86.3 mph
9 Sam Thompson KY St. Xavier 2021 LHP 85.7 mph
10 Jonathon Stevens KY Boyd County 2021 RHP 85.1 mph

class of 2022

Rank Name State School Class Pos Velocity (max)
1 Alex Bridgewaters KY Central Hardin 2022 RHP 88.7 mph
2 Nic Schutte KY Louisville Male 2022 RHP 87.8 mph
3 Jack Simpson KY Danville 2022 RHP 87.8 mph
4 Luke Scales KY Owensboro Catholic 2022 RHP 87.8 mph
5 Preston Chaudoin KY Hopkinsville 2022 RHP 87.7 mph
6 Silas Shaffer KY Rockcastle 2022 C 87.1 mph
7 Logan Smothers KY Danville 2022 RHP 86.1 mph
8 Brady Baxter KY Danville 2022 RHP 86.0 mph
9 Luke Lantz KY St. Xavier 2022 RHP 86.0 mph
10 Sam McFarland KY Owensboro Catholic 2022 OF 86.0 mph

class of 2023

Rank Name State School Class Pos Velocity (max)
1 Evan Hart KY Mercer County 2023 LHP 87.3 mph
2 Daniel Parris TN Knoxville Catholic 2023 RHP 86.2 mph
3 Raymond Saatman KY Sayre 2023 RHP 85.8 mph
4 Nolan Hood KY Male 2023 RHP 85.4 mph
5 Chase Keen KY North Laurel 2023 RHP 85.4 mph
6 Elijah Underhill KY Christian County 2023 OF 85.4 mph
7 Caden Colson TN Upperman 2023 RHP 85.1 mph
8 Ben Taylor KY Henry Clay 2023 RHP 84.7 mph
9 Cadwell Turner KY Calloway County 2023 UTILITY 84.7 mph
10 Gavyn Childers KY Louisville Male 2023 RHP 84.4 mph

class of 2024

Rank Name State School Class Pos Velocity (max)
1 Paul Osting KY Trinity 2024 OF 87.0 mph
2 Connor Cobb TN Ensworth 2024 SS 84.6 mph
3 Jake Gregor FL IMG ACADEMY 2024 RHP 84.2 mph
4 Ryan Johnson KY Nicholas County 2024 LHP 83.3 mph
5 Leighton Harris KY Frederick Douglass 2024 LHP 83.0 mph
6 William Orberson FL IMG ACADEMY 2024 OF 82.1 mph
7 Carson Van Haaren KY Tates Creek 2024 RHP 81.5 mph
8 Carson Tucker KY Murray 2024 3B 81.5 mph
9 Eli James KY McCracken County 2024 1B 81.1 mph
10 Chance Todd KY Pulaski County 2024 RHP 79.9 mph