Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

RHP
OF

Jadon
Ford

Dakota (HS) • MI
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Detroit Metro Stars

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2025 National

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

86.2
Velocity (max)
6/20/23
82.3 - 85.9
Velo Range
6/20/23
2255
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Changeup

77.6 - 78.7
Velo Range
2/04/23
1806
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Curveball

73.9 - 74.6
Velo Range
2/04/23
2333
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Slider

75.2 - 76.1
Velo Range
3/09/24
2310
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Power
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/23
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/23
293
Distance (max)
6/15/21
73
Sweet Spot %
7/06/21
Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/21
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/04/23
17.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/04/23
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.3
60
6/20/23
4.03
30-yd
2/04/23
1.72
10-yd
2/04/23
18.7
Run speed (max)
2/04/23
Defense
85
INF Velo
2/04/23
87
OF Velo
3/09/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Outfield Velocity
87.0
60 Yard Dash
7.30
Infield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
12.8
60 Yard Dash
7.38
Infield Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
11.6
60 Yard Dash
7.65
Infield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
10.8
60 Yard Dash
7.93
Outfield Velocity
66.0
Power / Speed Score
9.7

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
83.4
Distance Max
276
Distance Avg
189
Launch Angle Avg
17.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.7
Exit Velocity Avg
85.1
Distance Max
291
Distance Avg
171
Launch Angle Avg
17.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.9
Exit Velocity Avg
76.2
Distance Max
286
Distance Avg
244
Launch Angle Avg
34.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
82.5
Exit Velocity Avg
74.0
Distance Max
293
Distance Avg
224
Launch Angle Avg
29.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars 2.4.23
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2021 Michigan Future 50 - Class of 2025-2026 (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
78.9
Exit Velocity (max)
71.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2021 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
19.5
Bat Speed Max
71.0
Bat Speed Avg
60.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
21.7
Bat Speed Max
72.8
Bat Speed Avg
67.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
20.4
Bat Speed Max
69.9
Bat Speed Avg
64.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
60.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars 2.4.23
Feb 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan Future 50 - Class of 2025-2026 (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.1
Bat Speed (max)
60.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2149
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
73.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2303
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1778
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
75.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2301
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2000
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
73.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2301
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
78.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1806
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2310
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1795
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2261
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1706
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
70.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1642
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1802
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1790
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
69.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
68.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1750
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
61.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1340
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 84.5
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,315
Spin Rate (max)
2,149
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
73.6
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 73.5
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,355
Spin Rate (max)
2,303
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.3
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 76.1
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,341
Spin Rate (max)
2,301
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.9
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 76.9
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,780
Spin Rate (max)
1,778
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.2
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 85.9
Velo Range
82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,125
Spin Rate (max)
1,905
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
70.3
Velocity (max)
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,173
Spin Rate (max)
2,173
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.7
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 73.6
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,392
Spin Rate (max)
2,310
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars 2.4.23
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
82.6 - 84.4
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,395
Spin Rate (max)
2,255
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
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 74.6
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,433
Spin Rate (max)
2,333
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.7
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 78.7
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,882
Spin Rate (max)
1,806
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 81.6
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,989
Spin Rate (max)
1,795
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.1
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 72.1
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,349
Spin Rate (max)
2,261
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
1,706
Spin Rate (max)
1,706
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Michigan Future 50 - Class of 2025-2026 (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
72.5
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 72.1
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,751
Spin Rate (max)
1,585
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 67.4
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,887
Spin Rate (max)
1,792
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.6
Velocity (max)
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,790
Spin Rate (max)
1,790
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.0
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 73.3
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,946
Spin Rate (max)
1,782
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.0
Velocity (max)
62.8 - 64.0
Velo Range
60.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,978
Spin Rate (max)
1,809
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
The 2020 Michigan Future 50 at Michigan - Class of 2024-2025 (Invite Only)
Jul 28, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
69.6
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 69.0
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,899
Spin Rate (max)
1,750
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
62.5
Velocity (max)
59.6 - 62.5
Velo Range
60.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,454
Spin Rate (max)
1,340
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2024
2023
2021
2020
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Rise+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
70.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
62.0

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.72
30 Yard Dash
4.03
60 Yard Dash
7.31
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.72
30 Yard Dash
4.03
60 Yard Dash
7.31
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars 2.4.23
Feb 4, 2023
Swift
1.72
10-yd
4.03
30-yd
7.31
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1,541
Jump Power (max)
29.7
Jump Height (max)
29.5
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/20/23

Jadon Ford: SS/RHP, (2025) Dakota, MI. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. (63.2 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Solid projectable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 83 mph; showed consistent hands, a natural exchange, and developing consistent feet. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.3. Athletic projectable on the mound, showed quick good arm speed with a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish.  (Max spin 2124; Avg 1905).

2/04/23

Jadon Ford: SS/RHP, (2025) Dakota, MI. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. (70.3 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Started in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was average, used a short swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Above average showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph; had a quick exchange, consistent footwork, and sure consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Smooth fluid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a short quick arm action and a high ¾ an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Displays even shoulders and a strong consistent balance point. Lands square and open with a falling off clean finish.  (Max spin 2395; Avg 2255). 


6/21/22

Jadon Ford: SS/RHP, (2025) Dakota, MI. 6-foot-1, 160-pound. At the plate, Ford had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Starts in an open tall stance with a tight load, then uses a toe tap stride. Simple level swing plane. Line drive approach. Capable projectable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 78 mph; had a natural fluid exchange, sure hands, and consistent in control footwork. Glovework was used out front. Recorded a 60 time of 7.38 at the event. Confident on the mound, showed a short arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean an athletic finish. Curveball (69-71 mph). Threw his fastball 80-81 mph with a max of 82 mph; (Max spin 1989; Avg 1807). 


7/28/20

Jadon Ford: 3B/RHP, (2025) Algonac, MI. 5-foot-8, 113-pound. During batting practice, Ford had an exit velocity of 77 mph. From the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 66 mph. Clocked a 60 time of 7.93 at the event. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 66-68 mph with a max of 69 mph. Changeup (61-63 mph).

7/28/20

Pitching: On the mound works in the middle of the rubber with a high leg kick. 3/4 arm slot with good run on the fastball. Live arm that projects well as he continues to grow and develop. 

Fielding: In the outfield takes a aggressive first step moving towards the ball fielding off his left leg taking a glide step and throwing with an easy arm effort. 

Hitting: At the plate sets up with a stiff front leg keeping his hands back showing a short compact swing making solid contact. Has the ability to drive the ball up the middle. 

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