Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

RHP
OF

Banks
Langston

Northwest-Shoals CC
Russellville (HS) • AL
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: BlackSox
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

91
Velocity (max)
1/07/23
89.6 - 90.3
Velo Range
1/07/23
2293
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/21

Changeup

85.3 - 86.5
Velo Range
1/17/21
2275
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/21

Curveball

71 - 75
Velo Range
9/25/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Slider

79.4 - 85.6
Velo Range
1/17/21
2346
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/21
Power
89
Exit Velocity (max)
1/17/21
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/17/21
323
Distance (max)
7/28/21
60
Sweet Spot %
7/28/21
Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/08/21
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/08/21
22.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/08/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
6.71
60
8/03/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
91
OF Velo
6/08/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2021
2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
6.77
Outfield Velocity
91.0
Power / Speed Score
13.1
60 Yard Dash
6.87
Home to First
4.19
Outfield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
12.3
60 Yard Dash
6.71
Outfield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
11.8
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Position
6.72
60-yard
88
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
All-State Games
Jun 8, 2021
Position
6.81
60-yard
91
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Position
6.77
60-yard
88
OF Velo
89
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Position
6.87
60-yard
87
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 18, 2020
Position
86
OF Velo
4.19
H-1st
81
Exit Velo
Junior Future Games
Aug 3, 2019
Position
6.71
60-yard
85
OF Velo
76
Exit Velo
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 25, 2019
Position
7.01
60-yard
84
OF Velo
79
Exit Velo
Junior Future Games Trials
Apr 28, 2019
Position
6.79
60-yard
84
OF Velo
77
Exit Velo

Hitting

2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
89.0
Exit Velocity Avg
81.1
Distance Max
308
Distance Avg
211
Launch Angle Avg
24.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
78.4
Distance Max
311
Distance Avg
239
Launch Angle Avg
25.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
AL/KY/TN/MS Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
All-State Games
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2021
Hand Speed Max
25.4
Hand Speed Avg
21.0
Bat Speed Max
73.9
Bat Speed Avg
65.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
AL/KY/TN/MS Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
All-State Games
Jun 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
65.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

2023
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
90.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
89.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2115
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
81.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1758
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
82.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2309
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2230
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
82.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
2170
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
78.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2313
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2186
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2290
Slider
Total Movement Avg
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 7, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
90.6
Velocity (max)
89.6 - 90.3
Velo Range
88.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,203
Spin Rate (max)
2,115
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
82.8
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 82.8
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,347
Spin Rate (max)
2,309
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
81.5
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 81.5
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,763
Spin Rate (max)
1,758
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 85.7
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,178
Spin Rate (max)
2,051
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
77.0
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 76.9
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,195
Spin Rate (max)
2,131
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
77.4
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 77.0
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,215
Spin Rate (max)
2,168
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
All-State Games
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.2
Velocity (max)
85.2 - 86.0
Velo Range
85.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,219
Spin Rate (max)
2,160
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.3
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 75.8
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,408
Spin Rate (max)
2,346
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.4
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 78.4
Velo Range
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,145
Spin Rate (max)
2,064
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.6
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 85.7
Velo Range
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,375
Spin Rate (max)
2,293
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
85.6
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 85.6
Velo Range
85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,331
Spin Rate (max)
2,257
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
86.5
Velocity (max)
85.3 - 86.5
Velo Range
88.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,276
Spin Rate (max)
2,275
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.8
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 83.6
Velo Range
82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,261
Spin Rate (max)
2,186
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.1
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 72.4
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,337
Spin Rate (max)
2,290
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
2020
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 7, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
All-State Games
Jun 8, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
90.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
81.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
37.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.5
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 7, 2023
Pitching
91
Max FB
90 - 90
FB
81 - 81
CH
82 - 83
SL
17U National Championship
Jul 20, 2022
Pitching
85
Max FB
82 - 85
FB
75 - 78
CH
PBR Classic
Jun 17, 2022
Pitching
84
Max FB
77 - 83
FB
68 - 72
CB
74 - 76
CH
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
All-State Games
Jun 8, 2021
Pitching
87
Max FB
85 - 86
FB
74 - 75
CB
77 - 78
CH
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Pitching
87
Max FB
85 - 87
FB
73 - 74
CB
76 - 77
CH
The PBR Cup
Sep 25, 2020
Pitching
85
Max FB
82 - 85
FB
71 - 75
CB
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Pitching
84
Max FB
82 - 83
FB
70 - 71
CB
Southeast Select
Jun 18, 2020
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 84
FB
74 - 0
SL
14U National Championship
Jun 17, 2020
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 84
FB
74 - 0
SL
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 18, 2020
Pitching
84
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
71 - 72
CB
74 - 76
CH
Junior Future Games
Aug 3, 2019
Pitching
84
Max FB
79 - 82
FB
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 25, 2019
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 79
FB
66 - 67
CB
Junior Future Games Trials
Apr 28, 2019
Pitching
81
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
73 - 74
CB
65 - 66
CH

Game Performance

Visual Edge

2021
Edge Score
55.05
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Visual Skills
55.05
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

2021
Arm Speed
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
AL/KY/TN/MS Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
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)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
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)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

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Comments

1/07/23
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Huge strides on the mound from a velocity standpoint.
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic and lean, proportional build, strong.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, good tempo working down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Mid 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T90.6, 90-90 mph. Down in the zone with some arm side action. T2203, 2115 average rpm.
SL: 82-83 mph. Harder, tight spin down in the zone. Late break. T2347, 2309 average rpm.
CH: 81-81 mph. Arm side fading action. T1763, 1758 average rpm.
6/08/21

Position: RHP/OF

Body: 6-foot, 160-pound athletic  physical frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in a wide quiet stance with a compact load, then used a leg kick. Explosive bat speed. High finish, simple uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 79.79 mph. 66.08 mph bat speed average. 20.72 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Athletic footwork, clean exchange. Advanced.  Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were athletic.

Arm: 91 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 6.81 (60-yard).

Pitching: Advanced. Slow-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T87. 85-86 mph. (Max spin 2219;  Avg 2159). Very consistent accuracy, running action.

CB: 74-75 mph. Low in the zone control, swing and miss action, 11/5 shape.

CH: 77-78 mph. Consistent control, fading action.

SL: (Max spin 2407; Avg 2345).

1/17/21

5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic frame. Athletic in the box, Langston had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Level swing plane. He found lots of barrels in his rounds. Line drive approach. Solid when throwing from the outfield, he showed off his strong arm with throws at velocities of 88 mph;has sure hands, and consistent feet. Showed a very quick arm action and consistent accuracy to the bag. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.77. On the mound, had quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle. Shows some effort in his delivery. Showed athletic balance point. Lands square. Sat with his fastball at 85-87 mph; showed running action and arm side control. His 11/5 curveball (73-74) showed command low in the zone and tight action. His changeup (76-77) had arm side control and fading action. Langston continues to get better and progress at each look.

6/23/20

5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic frame. In the box, the right-handed hitters best exit velocity was 83 mph. Began in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick just before his swing. Had upward swing plane, and his bat speed was above average. Through his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Advanced from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 87 mph; showed a clean exchange and athletic footwork. Had an-over-the-top slot and a long arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.87. Athletic on the mound, showed a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed Showed easy effort in his delivery. Has an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 82-83 mph and topped out at 84 mph; shows very consistent control. Threw a sharp curveball (70-71) with sweeping action and very consistent control.

1/18/20

Langston continues to prove why he is one of the better arms in the ‘23 class. Really nice arm action and clean mechanics makes him a possible high ceiling arm. He shows an easy delivery and the fastball really jumps out of the hand as he commanded the pitch up to 84 mph with spin rates in the mid 2000’s- low 2100’s. The breaking ball is firm with slider action in the low 70’s that he kept down in the zone. Nice athlete in the OF that can run. Slightly open stance at the plate with a leg kick approach that helps him generate some power. There is nice bat speed and strength in the hands. Slight tilt in the swing plane producing tilted line drives. The arm strength also showed during the outfield portion as he was 86 mph. A lot to like here.

6/25/19

Clean mechanics and actions on the mound that shows solid mechanics that he does a nice job repeating. We saw the FB with a little more velo previously but the pitch still shows nice action with late ASR into RH hitters. The breaking ball took nice shape with late depth and tight spin. A clean arm in the ‘23 class to follow. In the OF he shows advanced athleticism with nice speed and plenty of arm strength  (84 mph). Showed a quick transfer on the throw. At the plate, he had an impressive day from his open stance to get started. He showed a level swing path that consistently produced hard line drives to the middle of the field. During game play, he had two loud AB’s with hard hit balls up the middle. Like this ‘23.

4/28/19

Impressive young player. Very natural actions in the OF with big time athleticism shown by his 6.79 60 yard dash. The OF arm is plus showing accuracy and an event best 84 mph OF velo. At the plate he started with an open stance and did a nice job of getting the hands to the “launch” position. The lower half was balanced throughout the swing. Very nice stuff on the mound with quick arm action showing a heavy FB up to 81. Had the same arm action with all 3 pitches, showing tight spin on the breaking ball and the change up showed plus tumble. Will be an interesting follow in the ‘23 class

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