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2022 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Xavier Howard is a 2026 OF/RHP/SS with a 5-2 130 lb. frame from Woodstock, GA who attends River Ridge. Smaller compact build. Right handed hitter, hits from a very open start with a hanging leg raise close, has a loose and extended swing, opens his front side aggressively, mid field to pull side line drive contact. 7.68 runner in the sixty. Played both outfield and infield on defense, profiles best at second base in the future, moved well in the infield with soft hands fielding the ball and a smooth transition into throwing, made accurate throws. Was aggressive to the ball in the outfield and showed the same soft hands and quick release. Also pitched, has a long arm action from a big side step start, works down the mound with a 3/4's arm slot. Fastball topped out at 68 mph with occasional cutting actions. Also threw a sweeping breaking ball, tends to slow his arm on the curveball.
+19 MPH
FB Velo since 10/24/2021
+3.43 MPH
Max Barrel Speed
since 12/28/2022
+1.36
Impact Momentum
since 12/28/2022
+1.84 Gs
Max Acceleration since 12/28/2022
Best
PG Grade:
7
2022 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Right Handed Hitting
Swing Efficiency™
Swing Efficiency™ is a score from 0-100 based on how fast you move your body compared to other players of a similar height and weight. Our library of over 10,000 hitters shows that for a given body type, higher swing efficiencies generate higher exit velos. PG All-American Arjun Nimmala may only weigh 170 lbs, but he can still hit 103MPH off a tee thanks to his elite Swing Efficiency™.
88%
The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed
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