88
Velocity (max)
7/28/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
3B
Jackson
Downing
Arkansas State
Liberty North (HS) • MO
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: KC Royals Scout Team
Liberty North (HS) • MO
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: KC Royals Scout Team
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 88
Velo Range
7/28/21
2528
Spin Rate (avg)
10/04/20
Changeup
75.7 - 80.9
Velo Range
2/21/21
2289
Spin Rate (avg)
10/04/20
Curveball
75 - 80
Velo Range
7/28/21
2720
Spin Rate (avg)
10/04/20
Slider
78 - 78
Velo Range
10/04/20
2707
Spin Rate (avg)
10/04/20
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/21
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/28/21
350
Distance (max)
6/15/21
88
Sweet Spot %
6/15/21
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
10/04/20
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
7/28/21
17.7
Rot. Acc (max)
7/28/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.58
60
2/21/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
86
INF Velo
6/15/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.58
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.84
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.00
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).
5.16
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
10.4
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
350
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
243
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.5
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).
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
284
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
201
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.9
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.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
AR/TX/MO/LA Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
273
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Area Code ID Series: Kansas City
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
MOKAN Fall Underclass Games
Oct 4, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.9
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.
AR/TX/MO/LA Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Area Code ID Series: Kansas City
Feb 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Fall Underclass Games
Oct 4, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
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).
2325
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.
28.2
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).
74.9
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).
2703
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Changeup
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).
2033
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Slider
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).
2594
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
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).
2528
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.
30.6
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).
74.0
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).
2720
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Changeup
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).
2289
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
Slider
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).
2707
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
88.0
Velocity (max)
83.4 - 86.6
Velo Range
81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,736
Spin Rate (max)
2,508
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
83.3
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 79.6
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,831
Spin Rate (max)
2,563
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.9
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 73.9
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,178
Spin Rate (max)
2,083
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
MOKAN Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.5
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,499
Spin Rate (max)
2,377
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.7
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 77.3
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,666
Spin Rate (max)
2,594
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Area Code ID Series: Kansas City
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 83.0
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,250
Spin Rate (max)
2,219
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.0
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 75.0
Velo Range
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,703
Spin Rate (max)
2,703
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
77.6
Velocity (max)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.5
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 80.9
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,403
Spin Rate (max)
2,033
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
MOKAN Fall Underclass Games
Oct 4, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.6
Velocity (max)
81.8 - 83.2
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,640
Spin Rate (max)
2,528
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.4
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 74.4
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,765
Spin Rate (max)
2,720
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.8
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 77.8
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,734
Spin Rate (max)
2,707
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,289
Spin Rate (max)
2,289
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.2
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)
64.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B. Follow in the 2023 class.
Body: Athletic, projectable 6-foot-1, 165-pound build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in a balanced, wide stance with his weight shifted slightly back. Low handset. Toe tap load into a short stride. Level swing plane through the zone. Ball really jumps off the bat, showcasing gap-to-gap power and solid extension through his finish.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity off the tee and 93 mph exit velocity in BP. Above average bat speed.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Long ¾ arm action with accuracy and good carry.
Defense: In the infield, displays soft hands to gather into his body. Quick footwork and exchanges, displaying lateral range to both his front and back hands.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.
Delivery: On the mound works from a quick tempo and delivery. Aggressive through his release, finishing tall and landing towards his glove side.
Arm Action: RH. Quick ¾ arm action with arm speed and shoulder tilt.
FB: T84 81-83 mph, slight arm-side run for strikes. Avg. 2528 rpm via TrackMan.
SL: 75-77 mph, tight 11/5 break with above average spin. Avg. 2707 rpm via TrackMan.
Physically advanced 6-foot-1, 160-pound infielder with present athleticism. The right-handed hitter sets up in a tall stance with quiet hands and a quick hand load into a short stride. Ball jumps off the bat with above average bat speed through the zone. Level bat path with gap-to-gap approach and loud contact. 88 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.84 60-yard dash. In the infield, showcases soft hands, funneling into his body. Quick, choppy footwork with long high-¾ throws at 82 mph with carry and some accuracy.
On the mound, the projectable right-handed pitcher works out of a quick tall-and-fall delivery with an aggressive release, landing square and finishing tall. Throws from a quick high-¾ arm action with shoulder tilt, showing good arm speed. Fastball sat 81-83 mph with straight action on a downhill plane. Curveball has 12/6 break and solid depth, 73-74 mph. Slider has tight tight 11/5 break with above average spin, 78 mph. Changeup has some heavy sink action, 73 mph.