Peter Ward: OF/C, (2023) Nashoba Regional, MA. Felician College Commit, 6-foot-1, 230-pound mature projectable frame. Projectable and above average in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 99 mph. (71.6 mph bat speed average). (24.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contacts. Aggressive approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 80 mph. Projectable athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 80 mph; has a natural exchange, soft sure hands, and developing consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were  athletic. Showed a quick arm action and decent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a time of 7.52 in the 60-yard dash.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

PROCASE 2022

Peter Ward: OF/C, (2023) Nashoba Regional, MA. Felician College Commit, 6-foot-1, 215-pound athletic,physical build. Raw and above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 99 mph. (71.7 mph bat speed average). (24.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Bat speed was explosive above average, showed a flat level swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Projectable and solid from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 85 mph; had a clean natural exchange, consistent developing footwork, and soft sure hands. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Recorded a time of 7.28 in the 60-yard dash. 

Scout Evaluation 

Peter Ward, Nashoba Regional, 2023, MA

Position: OF/C

Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pound athletic, physical build.

Hit: (RHH) Raw and above average. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Explosive above average bat speed. Level finish, flat level swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 99 mph exit velocity, average 81.5 mph. 71.7 mph bat speed average. 24.7 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Soft sure hands, consistent developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable solid.  Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 85 mph outfield velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.28 (60-yard).

Peter Ward: C/1B, (2023) Nashoba Regional, MA. 6-foot-1, 215-pound sturdy physical build. Above average projectable at the plate, Ward's 99 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (73.63 mph bat speed average). (25.01 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a long stride. Has a loose uphill swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Behind the plate, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 80 mph; has soft developing hands, a clean exchange, and consistent developing feet. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.97-2.04. Average flexibility and athletic calm setup. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.41. 

Scout Evaluation 

Peter Ward, Nashoba Regional, 2023, MA

Position: C/1B

Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pound sturdy physical build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average projectable. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a long stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose uphill swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 99 mph exit velocity, average 85.24 mph. 73.63 mph bat speed average. 25.01 mph hand speed average. Ranks #1 with ev at the event. 

Defense: (C) 1.97-2.04 pop times. Soft developing hands, consistent developing footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Average flexibility and athletic calm setup. 

Arm: 80 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.41 (60-yard).

Peter Ward: C/1B, (2023) Nashoba Regional, MA. 6-foot-1, 215-pound mature frame. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 97 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is above average, exhibits an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Laterally, his movements were athletic. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 76 mph; had athletic footwork, a clean exchange, and sure hands. He produced a pop time of 2.0. Average flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Peter Ward, Nashoba Regional, 2023, MA

Position: C/1B

Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pound mature frame.

Hit: (RHH) Began in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 97 mph exit velocity. 

Defense: (C) 2.0 pop times. Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Average flexibility and athletic setup.  Movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 76 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Ward is a talented, physical 6-foot-1, 210 pound right-handed hitting catching prospect. He hits out of an athletic, slightly open stance with the hands sitting just off the back shoulder. The load begins with a big leg kick, allowing him to stack his weight over the back leg. Once he begins the swing, he transitions his weight, gets the bat into a flat path and creates real force through the hitting zone. The hands work well, producing a lot of loud contact and a max exit velocity of 97 MPH during the batting practice. He finishes through contact and remains balanced throughout the swing.

Defensively, the actions behind the plate are good. He transitioned well into the throwing position and the arm was 76 MPH down to second base. The stance is balanced over the feet, with the glove centered in the chest. He gets the hips turned, in line with the target, using a quick exchange to get the ball into a quick short arm swing. He finishes over the front leg, maintaining a good line with his target.

Catching Velocity- 76 mph

6-foot, 182-pound, solid, strong, durable athletic frame. A right-handed hitting catcher, who works off the mound as well. Behind the plate, has an above average arm, clocked at 78 mph, with a pop time of 2.0-2.09. The arm is quick and strong, smooth easy arm action from a 3/4 slot. The feet are quick, gets inline to second, closes down the front side, pops up quick, could stay lower longer. Receives with strong hands and secures the pitch. Off the mound, worked the fastball to arm side, with action, clocked at 81 mph. The delivery is under control, small collapse on backside, direction is inline. The arm works out of a high 3/4 slot, short and clean on the backside. Shows the makings of a solid slider, with good hand speed. At the plate, feet are even at shoulder width. The hands held higher, with a flat setup, are relaxed and loaded to hit. For timing shifts weight to backside, higher leg kid,  gains ground with stride foot.  The swing is level through the zone, more of a middle to pull side approach. The exit velocity was clocked at 91 mph. Look for him to be an offensive catcher at the next level.

Exit Velocity: 91 mph

Arm Velocity: 78 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.32 

6-foot, 182-pound right-handed hitting catcher and pitcher. I thought he showed good versatility at the event as well as an advanced skill set at a young age. The skill set behind the dish is solid, as he threw 76 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.01. The feet need to be smoothed out during the transfer, should be an easy fix with practice. The arm has plenty of strength to it. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 90 mph. The setup is athletic, uses leg lift as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is flat with life through contact. The bat has buggy whip to it. On the mound, the fastball sat 79-80 mph with run. The slider is solid in action, 73-75 mph. The changeup is a developing pitch and he showed a breaking ball at 69-71 mph. The delivery is online with the feet and the slot is 3/4. The lift is solid in tempo and he rotates through leg drive as the ball is delivered. The arm is quick and clean, good amount of recoil at release.  Good looking prospect. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 90 mph

Catching Velocity- 76 mph

Pop Time- 2.01

6-foot, 182 pound right-handed hitting catcher is one of the most talented players in his class.  As a position player, he is physical and athletic.  Then he goes on the mound, and showcases some legit arm talent. 

Offensively, he had one of our higher tee exit velocities at 90 mph. He hits out of an athletic, slightly open stance.  The hands sit just off the back should, with a little pre pitch movement.  The load is controlled and allows him to be in a strong position to get the bat going.  The swing plane is direct to contact and he stays through the hitting zone well after contact.  The swing is fluid! The hand speed is evident and shows his ability to drive the ball gap to gap.

Defensively, I like the actions behind the plate.  He receives well and the arm was 76 mph down to second base.  The stance is balanced over the feet, with the glove in a relaxed position.  As he transitions to throw, the feet are quick and light.  He gets the hips turned, in line with the target.  The exchange from the glove to hand is at the midline of the chest with the shoulders getting square with the target.  He finishes over the front leg, with a quick arm.

Tee Exit Velocity- 90 mph

Catching Velocity- 76 mph

6-foot, 182-pound, strong, solid athletic frame. Longer neck, sloped shoulders, well proportioned with strength throughout, room for added weight gains. A right-handed hitter, showed well on both sides of the field. At the plate, feet are set at shoulder width, hands are loose at the shoulders. For timing uses a bigger leg kick,  swing path is level to up, with more of a pull approach. Showed enough juice to beat the pull side outfielder. The tee exit velocity was 85 mph, powerful at times. Ran a 7.59 sixty-yard dash, moves well for a bigger kid. Defensively, arm was clocked at 76 mph, quick clean arm from a higher slot. Pop time of 2.14-2.20. The setup was low to the ground, moved well behind the plate. The hands are strong and soft and secures the catch. Look for him to be a frontline offensive catcher at the next level. 

Tee Exit Velocity: 85 mph
Arm Velocity: 76 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.59