23.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/17/20
CLASS OF 2023
OF
RHP
Jalen
Burton
Ballard (HS) • KY
5' 8" • 147LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Louisville Broncos
5' 8" • 147LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Louisville Broncos
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/17/20
17
Rot. Acc (max)
10/17/20
-
Hard Hit %
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/17/20
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/17/20
312
Distance (max)
10/17/20
50
Sweet Spot %
10/17/20
7.23
60
10/17/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
10/17/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77.4
Velocity (max)
10/17/20
74 - 77
Velo Range
10/17/20
1532
Spin Rate (avg)
10/17/20
Changeup
69 - 69
Velo Range
6/17/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
65 - 69
Velo Range
10/17/20
1786
Spin Rate (avg)
10/17/20
Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.3
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
216
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.4
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.
Fall Underclass Games 10-17-2020
Oct 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
216
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
Fall Underclass Games 10-17-2020
Oct 17, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
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).
1532
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.
20.3
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).
67.2
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).
1786
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).
Fall Underclass Games 10-17-2020
Oct 17, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.4
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 76.6
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,817
Spin Rate (max)
1,532
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.3
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 69.0
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,911
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 %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
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Body: 5-foot-8, 147-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a small load, then uses a long stride. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 81 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.23 (60-yard).
Pitching: Capable. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, above average arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, an upright finish.
FB: T77. 74-77 mph. Arm side location, running action.
CB: 65-69 mph. Sporadic command, gradual action.
5-foot-8, 147-pound lean frame. In the box, the right-handed hitters best exit velocity was 79 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a leg kick before his swing. Bat speed is average and shows level swing plane. He found some barrels through his rounds. Line drive approach. Athletic recorded an outfield position velocity of 75 mph; shows fluid footwork and a lengthy exchange. Had a ¾ slot and a long arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.3. On the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Changeup (63-63 mph).Threw his fastball 71-73 mph and topped out at 74 mph; showed control around the zone and running action. Throws a 11/5 curveball (65-65) with gradual action.