83
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/20
CLASS OF 2021
SS
RHP
Thomas
Ford
Newman University
St Thomas Aquinas (HS) • KS
6' 2" • 170LBS
R/R • 21yr 8mo
Travel Team: Mac n Seitz Blacksox
St Thomas Aquinas (HS) • KS
6' 2" • 170LBS
R/R • 21yr 8mo
Travel Team: Mac n Seitz Blacksox
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
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Exit Velocity (avg)
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Distance (max)
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Sweet Spot %
80
INF Velo
2/22/20
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
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Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
2/22/20
77 - 79
Velo Range
2/22/20
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Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
70 - 72
Velo Range
2/22/20
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Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
58 - 62
Velo Range
2/22/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2020
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.75
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.5
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
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Lean frame with lots of room to add size.
Defense: Methodical footwork. Works to surround the baseball. Easy range. Athletic fielder.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 80 mph. Uses different arm angles for different plays. infield arm action, very whippy. Average arm strength.
Hit: Right-Handed. Slightly open and front foot heavy setup. Bat rested on the shoulder. Gathers weight on the back side before using a big knee-knock load. Arm bar load. Slightly uphill path with extension through contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Consistent line drive ability, some barrels in BP.
Run: 4.75 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, directional to target, lands square, athletic finish with rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: Right-Handed. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Four-seam type, works on the upper half of the zone.
CB: 58-62 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, feel to spin.
CH: 70-72 mph. Plays straight.
Ford is a 6-foot-1 145-pound right-handed hitting shortstop in Kansas 2021 class. He ran a 4.50 home to first and has a 73 mph exit velocity. At the plate, starts with an opens stance, quick tempo to leg lift and in line stride, hands control the barrel, level path with middle of the field approach. On the infield, fields ball in athletic position, clean exchange, gains ground with footwork after the catch, high three quarters release, mostly accurate throws, 73 mph positional velocity.