Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2022

RHP
3B

Walter
Ford

Alabama
Pace (HS) • FL
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: East Cobb Astros
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

94.4
Velocity (max)
1/17/21
92.5 - 94.2
Velo Range
1/17/21
2513
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/21

Changeup

84 - 85
Velo Range
3/04/22
1534
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/21

Curveball

76 - 79
Velo Range
1/17/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Slider

79 - 83
Velo Range
3/04/22
2641
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/21
Power
99.7
Exit Velocity (max)
1/17/21
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/17/21
306
Distance (max)
1/17/21
45
Sweet Spot %
1/17/21
Run
7.11
60
1/17/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
90
INF Velo
6/04/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.11
Infield Velocity
90.0
Power / Speed Score
14.0
Home to First
4.52
Infield Velocity
90.0
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Position
7.11
60-yard
90
INF Velo
100
Exit Velo
East Coast Sox Scout Day
Jun 4, 2020
Position
90
INF Velo
93
Exit Velo
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 18, 2020
Position
88
INF Velo
4.52
H-1st
89
Exit Velo

Hitting

2021
Exit Velocity Max
99.7
Exit Velocity Avg
88.5
Distance Max
306
Distance Avg
178
Launch Angle Avg
17.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
99.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

Pitching

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
94.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
93.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2513
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
81.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1534
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2641
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
84.6
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
2119
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Sinker
Velocity Avg
84.6
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
2311
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
94.4
Velocity (max)
92.5 - 94.2
Velo Range
93.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,687
Spin Rate (max)
2,513
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
78.9
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 78.9
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,703
Spin Rate (max)
2,641
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.1
Velocity (max)
80.9 - 81.1
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,660
Spin Rate (max)
1,534
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Cutter
84.6
Velocity (max)
83.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,119
Spin Rate (max)
2,119
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Sinker
84.6
Velocity (max)
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,311
Spin Rate (max)
2,311
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Sinker
Hop+
Sink+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
94.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
92.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
84.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
94.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
92.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
89.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
75.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
81.0
3.4.22 HS
Mar 4, 2022
Pitching
94
Max FB
91 - 93
FB
84 - 85
CH
79 - 83
SL
PBR Showdown at LakePoint
Jun 3, 2021
Pitching
92
Max FB
90 - 92
FB
80 - 83
SL
Hoover vs. Bob Jones
Apr 30, 2021
Pitching
93
Max FB
92 - 93
FB
79 - 80
SL
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Pitching
94
Max FB
92 - 93
FB
76 - 79
CB
80 - 81
CH
East Coast Sox Scout Day
Jun 4, 2020
Pitching
91
Max FB
88 - 90
FB
74 - 76
CB
79 - 82
CH
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 18, 2020
Pitching
91
Max FB
89 - 90
FB
75 - 78
CB
81 - 82
CH

Game Performance

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/04/22

Fastball had late life and high spin up to 2700 rpm.

Slider showed sharp action with tight break, above average to plus at 2851-2933 rpm.

FB/SL guy, gets swing/miss on both.

FB: 91-93 T94 SL: 79-83 CH: 84-85

4/30/21

Is regarded as one of the top two-way players in the country for the sophomore class, but the right-handed arm was on display in a short stint to close out Game 2 on the mound for the Bucs. Called upon with the bases loaded with one out and the tying run at the plate and after a walk on some close pitches to the first batter, Ford overpowered the next two hitters with a fastball/slider combo that showed high spin metrics on both pitches. Fastball was a consistent 92-93 mph (2400 rpm) with run & some occasional cut to the arm side at times. Mixed in a 79-80 mph (2650 rpm) slider with hard bite for swing and miss in his last two hitters. Big time arm in that Hoover bullpen with strikeout stuff on the mound.

2/20/21

'23 3B/RHP Walter Ford (Alabama) played a huge role, both at the plate and on the mound, for the Bucs versus Sparkman. In the fifth inning with runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out, the hitter before Ford was intentionally put on to bring the Alabama recruit to the plate in a huge situation in the game. Ford answered the bell, driving a fastball deep into right field and over the right fielder’s head to bring home two runners and record a RBI double to give Hoover the lead. He showed significant strength in the hands, as it seemed like he just flicked the bat out and drove it for such a long distance. He then hopped on the mound in the 7th & 8th frames in a tie ballgame and was dominant, striking out four hitters while only walking one. He worked 90-92 mph (2649 rpm’s) and pounded the zone with the fastball. Flipped in numerous quality breaking balls (2561 rpm’s) and showed the new pitch he’s added to the repertoire, a sinker at 85-87 mph that generated numerous swings and misses. Elite two-way threat. 

1/17/21

Alabama commit, 6-foot-2, 190-pound physical frame. Clocked a 60 time of 7.11 at the event. Advanced during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 100 mph. Starts in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Had explosive bat speed and upward swing plane. During his round he produced tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Smooth in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 90 mph; showed athletic feet, and twitchy hands. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot with a very quick arm action. Advanced on the mound, showing electric arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Uses some effort in his delivery. Athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 92-93 mph and topped out at 94 mph; shows running action and consistent control. His 11/5 curveball (76-79) had command low in the zone and tight action. Had sinking action and arm side command on his changeup (80-81).

1/18/20

On the mound, Ford showed premium stuff and arm strength. Really pounded the zone with all three pitches from an athletic delivery. The fastball obviously came out of the hand easily and showed some late life. The fastball sat 89-91 mph with spin rates in the mid 2100’s- low 2300’s. The breaking ball showed sharp downward tilt at 75-78 mph. The change up showed plus deception in the lower 80’s and can be a plus pitch. Explosive arm. Ford was also impressive during the infield portion and he showed nice range laterally and the arm strength once again jumped out as he was 88 to 1B. The feet are even in the stance at the plate and he shows a simple, yet powerful approach at the plate. There is slight tilt in the swing plane and the barrel shows some violence in the hitting zone. Showed a middle to pull side approach and was 89 mpg off the tee. A definite two way ‘23 big time guy.

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