Uncommitted Spotlight: OF Ajay Jones
August 31, 2023
With the summer coming to a close and we begin to transition to the fall with a brand-new school year, our focus is still on uncommitted prospects in the Classes of 2024 and 2025. As these prospects enter their final two years of high school, there are still many talented upperclassmen still on the market that may have been "overlooked" or are currently "flying under the radar" and looking for a place to play at the next level.
We will begin to take a look and spotlight an uncommitted prospect every other day throughout the week. Be sure to click the Ucommitted Spotlight tab on the menu tab to see previous spotlights as we move throughout the fall.
Ajay Jones
Class of 2024 /
Rankings
StateRank: 119 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position:
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High School: North hallState: GA
- Summer Team: USA Prime Scout
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Height: 5-8Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
73
Max FB
(05/28/21)
70 - 73
FB
(05/28/21)
66 - 68
CB
(05/28/21)
Position
6.55
60-yard
(06/07/22)
80
OF Velo
(01/08/23)
Power Speed Score
(06/07/22)
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/02/23)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/07/22)
248
Distance (avg)
(09/02/23)
317
Distance (max)
(09/02/23)
Hard Hit %
(09/02/23)
Sweet Spot %
(09/02/23)
Line Drive %
(01/08/23)
Fly Ball %
(09/02/23)
Ground Ball %
(06/07/22)
Georgia Senior Games
Sep 2, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.5
Distance (avg)
248
Distance (max)
317
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.5
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
297
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.7
Distance (avg)
137
Distance (max)
254
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.2
Distance (avg)
149
Distance (max)
280
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
(07/27/22)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/27/22)
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
(09/02/23)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/07/22)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/07/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/27/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/07/22)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(06/07/22)
Georgia Senior Games
Sep 2, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
18.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
68.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
17.8
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
64
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
20.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
67.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
20
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
68.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Visual Skills
79.20
Edge Score
(07/27/22)
Swift
Swift
1.65
10-yd
(06/07/22)
3.71
30-yd
(06/07/22)
6.55
60-yd
(06/07/22)
21.6
Run speed (max)
(06/07/22)
9.0
Run Speed (avg)
(06/07/22)
1.97
RSi (max)
(01/08/23)
1.97
RSi (avg)
(01/08/23)
1536
Jump Power (max)
(07/27/22)
32.2
Jump Height (max)
(07/27/22)
32.1
Jump Height (avg)
(07/27/22)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Swift
10-yd
1.67
60-yd
6.81
Run speed (max)
19.9
RSi (max)
1.97
RSi (avg)
1.97
Jump Power (max)
1262
Jump Height (max)
26.8
Jump Height (avg)
26.8
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.68
30-yd
3.75
60-yd
6.65
Run speed (max)
21.1
Run Speed (avg)
9
RSi (max)
1.95
RSi (avg)
1.95
Jump Power (max)
1536
Jump Height (max)
32.2
Jump Height (avg)
32.1
Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.65
30-yd
3.71
60-yd
6.55
Run speed (max)
21.6
Run Speed (avg)
9
RSi (max)
0.15
RSi (avg)
0.14
Jump Power (max)
1474
Videos
(1/8/23)
Player News
- 2024 GHSA Preview: North Hall Trojans - Jan 8, 2024
- Uncommitted Spotlight: OF Ajay Jones - Aug 31, 2023
- Most Valuable Players : Class 4A - Feb 7, 2023
- Preseason All State: Top Uncommitted 2023's and 2024's - Jan 19, 2023
- Preseason All-State: Stats Story - Jan 11, 2023
- Labor Day Challenge - Top Performers - Sep 8, 2022
- Tools & Intangibles, Part 1 (Position Players) - Aug 4, 2022
- PBR Future Games: Team Georgia Game 3 Recap - Aug 2, 2022
- PBR Future Games: Team Georgia Game 1 Recap - Jul 30, 2022
- PBR Future Games: Team Georgia Workout Notes - Jul 28, 2022
- Underclass Games - Outfield Analysis - Jul 20, 2022
- Future Games Spotlight - OF Ajay Jones - Jul 14, 2022
- PBR 16u National Championship Days 1 & 2 - Position Players - Jun 26, 2022
- Rankings Update - Underrated 2024's - Jun 6, 2022
- GHSA Scout Blog 3.28 - 4.3.22 - Apr 12, 2022
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: OF Impact defender who changes games with his speed.
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Stocky build, proportional frame. Ball of muscle.
Hits: RHH. Wider, athletic base with good rhythm in hips & hands. Good hip pace, stacks back side in stride quite well. Gradual, well timed separation. Gains optimal ground in stride. Short to, long through. Very repeatable hand path thats continuing to become more efficient. Barrel angle late.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 MPH. 297' max distance. All fields line drives. More top spin pull side, back spin oppo.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Fluid, full circle arm action 3/4 slot. Ball carries with accuracy.
Defense: Plus range now with incredible instincts and no fear. Known for his acrobatic catches. Hip fluidity, routes, amd adjustability are elite. Dual sport athlete.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60. Burner with quick strides.
Underclass Games - Outfield Analysis
Positional Profile: OF Elite speed on the diamond,
Body: 5-foot-8, 147-pounds. Athletic, proportionate frame with present strength
Hit: RHH. Some bend with knees pointed inward, strong in the box, hands load back with a big barrel wrap. Direct path to the zone and quick hand speed help negate the length the barrel wrap creates, flat path through the zone with easy juice off the barrel, controlled aggression, line drive hitter, contact over power.
Power: 87.8 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long action with an over-the-top slot
Defense: Easy athleticism with good footwork, plays through the ball, natural instincts, quick first step, clean on exchanges.
Run: 6.55 runner in the 60. Quick feet, utilizes speed extremely well
5-foot-8, 155-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, athletic build, lean muscle throughout, an elite athlete. High energy, plays every play like it is his last. Wreaks havoc on the basepaths, will test the boundaries of a defense as he looks to be ultra aggressive. With 6.5 speed, he has a high success rate on the bases. At the plate, Jones has a line drive approach, looking to put the ball in play, emerging power as he fills out.
Uncommitted. 5 foot 8, 145 pounds of pure dynamite. One of the more memorable athletes I’ve scouted on a Georgia HS baseball field in recent years. Brings more energy than anyone on the field. Consistent barrels, drag bunts, stealing bases effortlessly, superman catches. Starting PG in basketball, starting RB in football, and the only non senior starter on North Hall’s defending champion baseball team. At the plate he has good rhythm in hands, timing+pace in hips, connected load. Gains ground lightly, creating momentum but maintaining body control. Good barrel layback, knob leads swing, compact stroke. Other than Druw Jones, there are very few on his level defensively. ++ runner.