Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

LHP
1B

Ethan
Byrd

Watchung Hills Regional (HS) • NJ
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/L • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Full Count Prospects

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

80.1
Velocity (max)
10/05/23
77.8 - 79.6
Velo Range
10/05/23
2108
Spin Rate (avg)
10/05/23

Changeup

71.3 - 72.4
Velo Range
10/05/23
1751
Spin Rate (avg)
10/05/23

Curveball

65 - 66.8
Velo Range
10/05/23
1979
Spin Rate (avg)
10/05/23

Slider

64 - 66
Velo Range
7/01/23
1870
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/23
Power
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
3/12/23
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/05/23
293
Distance (max)
10/06/22
73
Sweet Spot %
10/05/23
Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
10/06/22
72
Bat Speed (max)
3/12/23
14.1
Rot. Acc (max)
9/16/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.42
60
10/05/23
4.04
30-yd
10/05/23
1.67
10-yd
10/05/23
18.1
Run speed (max)
10/05/23
Defense
82
INF Velo
10/05/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.69
Infield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
11.7
60 Yard Dash
7.86
Infield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
11.1
60 Yard Dash
8.31
Infield Velocity
64.0
Power / Speed Score
9.4
Scout Day: Full Count 10.5.23
Oct 5, 2023
Position
82
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 New Jersey State Games (Session 1)
Jul 1, 2023
Position
7.78
60-yard
80
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: Full Count 10.6.22
Oct 6, 2022
Position
7.89
60-yard
72
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Central New Jersey Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Position
7.92
60-yard
65
INF Velo
79
Exit Velo
Scout Day: Full Count 9.16.21
Sep 16, 2021
Position
8.31
60-yard
64
INF Velo
79
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
89.8
Exit Velocity Avg
76.2
Distance Max
289
Distance Avg
176
Launch Angle Avg
21.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.1
Exit Velocity Avg
68.6
Distance Max
293
Distance Avg
170
Launch Angle Avg
26.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
78.5
Exit Velocity Avg
72.4
Distance Max
248
Distance Avg
94
Launch Angle Avg
6.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Full Count 10.5.23
Oct 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 New Jersey State Games (Session 1)
Jul 1, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
70.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
248
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (Invite-Only) - *Date Recently Changed*
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
139
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Full Count 10.6.22
Oct 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
65.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Jul 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
72.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Central New Jersey Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.8
Exit Velocity (max)
67.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
215
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Full Count 9.16.21
Sep 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
78.5
Exit Velocity (max)
72.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
94
Distance (avg)
248
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
18.2
Bat Speed Max
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
66.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
18.9
Bat Speed Max
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
62.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
19.8
Bat Speed Max
60.4
Bat Speed Avg
58.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Scout Day: Full Count 10.5.23
Oct 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 New Jersey State Games (Session 1)
Jul 1, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (Invite-Only) - *Date Recently Changed*
Mar 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Full Count 10.6.22
Oct 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 NJ Underclass Top Prospect Games Games (2025 Grads) SOLD OUT
Jul 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central New Jersey Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
55.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Full Count 9.16.21
Sep 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.4
Bat Speed (max)
58.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2000
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1977
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1711
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1870
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1938
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1713
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1711
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
69.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1650
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1439
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
62.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1541
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Scout Day: Full Count 10.5.23
Oct 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.6
Velo Range
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,177
Spin Rate (max)
2,108
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
67.0
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 66.8
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,036
Spin Rate (max)
1,979
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.6
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.4
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,820
Spin Rate (max)
1,751
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 New Jersey State Games (Session 1)
Jul 1, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 78.6
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,073
Spin Rate (max)
1,954
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.9
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 65.9
Velo Range
64.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,945
Spin Rate (max)
1,870
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (Invite-Only) - *Date Recently Changed*
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 79.0
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,075
Spin Rate (max)
2,000
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
65.3
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 64.7
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,135
Spin Rate (max)
1,976
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.3
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 70.3
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,786
Spin Rate (max)
1,671
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Full Count 10.6.22
Oct 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
73.9
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 73.8
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,020
Spin Rate (max)
1,920
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.9
Velocity (max)
61.0 - 62.8
Velo Range
60.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,029
Spin Rate (max)
1,836
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.8
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 66.7
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,767
Spin Rate (max)
1,711
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Jul 2, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
73.2
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,080
Spin Rate (max)
1,950
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.8
Velocity (max)
58.7 - 64.6
Velo Range
59.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,923
Spin Rate (max)
1,664
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Full Count 9.16.21
Sep 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 70.3
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,856
Spin Rate (max)
1,650
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.4
Velocity (max)
61.3 - 63.4
Velo Range
60.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,528
Spin Rate (max)
1,439
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
62.7
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 62.7
Velo Range
60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,655
Spin Rate (max)
1,541
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Scout Day: Full Count 10.5.23
Oct 5, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
2023 New Jersey State Games (Session 1)
Jul 1, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Scout Day: Full Count 10.6.22
Oct 6, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
2022 NJ Underclass Top Prospect Games Games (2025 Grads) SOLD OUT
Jul 2, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Scout Day: Full Count 9.16.21
Sep 16, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
69.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
62.5

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.67
30 Yard Dash
4.04
Scout Day: Full Count 10.5.23
Oct 5, 2023
Swift
1.67
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.42
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
2023 New Jersey State Games (Session 1)
Jul 1, 2023
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.30
30-yd
7.78
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
Scout Day: Full Count 10.6.22
Oct 6, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.32
30-yd
7.89
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)

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Comments

3/12/23

Ethan Byrd, Watchung Hills Regional (NJ), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong athlete.
Delivery: Clean, repeatable actions with intent down the mound. Uphill shoulders, strong frontside.
Arm Action: LH. Long and clean, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Late ride, located to both sides. T2075, 2000 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. 1/7 shape with depth. T2135, 1976 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Run and sink. T1786, 1671 average rpm.
ATH: 7.69 runner in the 60.

3/12/23

Ethan Byrd, Watchung Hills Regional (NJ), 2025
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong athlete.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup with his weight on his backside. Smooth weight transfer, back elbow stays parallel. Strong through the zone with gap-to-gap pop. 67.6 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 275' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-77 mph. Long/loose.
Defense: Smooth laterally, clean turns.
ATH: 7.69 runner in the 60.

7/02/22

Long and projectable build at 6-foot, 173-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.86 seconds, top exit velo recorded at 85 MPH. Starts at the plate in a wide and balanced stance, feet even. Firm base, strong lower half with aggressive hips. Smooth weight transfer, creates extension out front. Ability to turn the barrel with quick hands. Recorded a top positional velo of 73 MPH in the infield. On the mound, the left-hander starts with his feet offset towards the middle of the rubber. Gradual delivery. Uphill shoulder tilt. Gets over a strong frontside. Easy repeatability in his motion. FB sat in the 72-73 MPH range. CB showed 1/5 shape at 65-70 MPH, manipulated the shape at times. 

2/21/22

Byrd is strong and compact at 5-foot-9, 172-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.92 seconds with a top exit velocity of 79 MPH. Starts tall and athletic in his stance, feet even and weight balanced. Smooth weight transfer. Hands stay locked in position with slight movement creating rhythm pre-pitch. Simple actions, stays compact and looks to create line drives to all fields. In the infield, Byrd stays low and athletic to the ball with smooth lateral movements. On-target throws, top positional velocity of 65 MPH.

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