21.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/22
CLASS OF 2025
OF
SS
Derrion
Howard
Thornwood (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 158LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Pullman Ballers
6' 2" • 158LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Pullman Ballers
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/22
17.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/22
-
Hard Hit %
84
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/22
75.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/09/22
291
Distance (max)
8/09/22
60
Sweet Spot %
2/19/22
6.76
60
8/09/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
7/28/21
78
OF Velo
8/09/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
73
Velocity (max)
7/28/21
69 - 71
Velo Range
7/28/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
64 - 65
Velo Range
7/28/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
62 - 64
Velo Range
7/28/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.76
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.08
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.6
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
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).
82.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
225
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
120
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.1
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.3
Exit Velocity (max)
75.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.0
Exit Velocity (max)
75.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games Workout - IL/WI
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
65.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
120
Distance (avg)
225
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.3
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
62.0
Bat Speed (max)
59.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Game Performance
2024
2022
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.64
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.74
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.76
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.64
10-yd
3.74
30-yd
6.76
60-yd
20.3
Run speed (max)
8.9
Run Speed (avg)
1.25
RSi (max)
1.25
RSi (avg)
1,670
Jump Power (max)
33.7
Jump Height (max)
31.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
75.58
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OF Derrion Howard (Thornwood) is an athletic, 6-foot-2, 152-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder in the 2025 class who ran a 6.76 laser-timed 60 to go along with two in-game base hits and an RBI.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 152-pounds. Long, wiry, upside frame.
Hits: RHH. Slightly crouched, balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Quiet swing, controls the barrel, hands work inside the baseball. Finished game play 2-for-6, RBI
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 MPH. 291' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Athletic, 3/4 slot, full arm action, loose arm.
Defense: Proper routes, attacks the baseball, fields in stride, clean transfer, shuffle to release
Run: 6.76 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 75.58 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Quick, minimal lift and place type stride. Simple, balanced swing. Controlled finish. Long path, easy hands, middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 75 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands. Clean transfer. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.