22.3
Hand Speed (max)
1/06/24
CLASS OF 2026
1B
3B
Axel
Akau
Waiakea High School (HS) • HI
6' 4" • 179LBS
S/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: BIWBA
6' 4" • 179LBSS/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: BIWBA
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
8/20/23
15.1
Rot. Acc (max)
11/27/23
-
Hard Hit %
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
11/27/23
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/06/24
338
Distance (max)
11/27/23
76
Sweet Spot %
1/06/24
7.67
60
1/06/24
4.3
30-yd
1/06/24
1.87
10-yd
8/20/23
18.2
Run speed (max)
1/06/24
78
INF Velo
1/06/24
77
OF Velo
8/20/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
8/20/23
74.1 - 76.6
Velo Range
8/20/23
1861
Spin Rate (avg)
11/27/23
Changeup
65 - 72.3
Velo Range
8/20/23
1786
Spin Rate (avg)
8/20/23
Curveball
57 - 57
Velo Range
11/27/23
1476
Spin Rate (avg)
11/27/23
Slider
62.4 - 64
Velo Range
8/20/23
1513
Spin Rate (avg)
8/20/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
209
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
338
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
192
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Hilo Preseason ID
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 BIWBA Scout Day
Nov 27, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Big Island Wood Bat Academy Scout Day (2024-2028)
Aug 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hilo Preseason ID
Jan 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 BIWBA Scout Day
Nov 27, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Big Island Wood Bat Academy Scout Day (2024-2028)
Aug 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1853
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
56.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1476
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1786
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1513
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 BIWBA Scout Day
Nov 27, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.0
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 73.3
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,983
Spin Rate (max)
1,861
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
56.6
Velocity (max)
53.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,476
Spin Rate (max)
1,476
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Big Island Wood Bat Academy Scout Day (2024-2028)
Aug 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 76.6
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,103
Spin Rate (max)
1,846
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
64.0
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 64.0
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,693
Spin Rate (max)
1,513
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
72.3
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 72.3
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,887
Spin Rate (max)
1,786
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.89
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.30
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.67
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.36
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.88
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Axel Akau, Waiakea (HI), 2026
Positional Profile: Very interesting 6-02 switch-hitting 2026 1B just scratching surface w/+body, tools & +upside
Body: 6-2, 179-pounds. Great frame, plenty of room for added strength, future pro body, ends up a beast at 6-04/210
Hit: SH. Bat wag for rhythm & timing, deeper load lside, better feel rside w/quicker bat & shorter swing, looks to lift/drive, feel for hitting & ability to barrel balls improving
Power: Pwr over contact, good exit velo now, room for 20 lbs, chance for plus pwr especially right side
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Quick/loose arm, short arm action w/min effort
Defense: Shows flashes at 1B to be a value defensively, improving actions/feet & feel event-after-event
Run: Good/long stride, not a huge tool but moves well especially underway on bases