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Austin Ford Jr.

Austin Ford Jr. SS/2B

  • Riverview, FL
  • Grad 2028
  • Ht 4'10''
  • Wt 71 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Switch
  • Arm 51 mph
  • 60 YD 9.75 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • 2.18 sec 10 Yds
  • 6.86 sec 40 Yds
  • 9.75 sec 60 Yds
  • 5.88 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 5.89 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 5.75 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 5'7'' Broad Jump
  • 36 psi Grip (L)
  • 31 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 51 mph mph Velocity
  • 22 Arm Grade

Position - SS

  • 35 Fielding Grade

Position - 2B

  • 35 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 28 Hitting Grade (L)
  • 25 Power Grade (L)
  • 35 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 30 Power Grade (R)
  • 58 mph mph Exit Velocity

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • SSPosition Projection

01/15/2021 - Baseball Factory's Spring Training at Pirate City (MS) Austin is a solid, strong MIF who will graduate in 2028. In the MIF, he displays clean / smooth actions. Feet are active as he displays proper footwork as he works to square ground balls up. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Throws are accurate but needs to build more arm strength through a long toss program. Range will increase as he improves his foot quickness. At the plate, he shows as a switch hitter but projects best as a RHH. Hands are loose and work through a level swing path. He makes consistent contact through a line drive approach with power showing best to the pull side. At the event, he was 2 for 2 with a 2B and 2 BB. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a positive attitude, works hard, and is very coachable. With 7 years to further develop, Austin has potential with time and room to continue to progress his game.

11/03/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Tampa, FL Austin is a 2B prospect who will graduate in 2027. In the field, Austin shows active footwork and covers ground well. He gets into an athletic position and fields the ball out in front of his body. He makes a clean exchange and gains momentum well on his throws, keeping them accurate and on-line to his target. At the plate, this switch hitter sets up in an athletic stance and takes a short stride. He is fluid getting into his load and drives through well with his lower half. He takes a direct swing with fast bat speed, leading to consistent line drives. Overall abilities can improve with work on the following. 

Infield
1. Present glove sooner
2. Long toss
Hitting
1. Add strength
2. Continue to develop left side swing

Profile

Austin Ford Jr. Riverview, FL info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position SS
Grad Year 2028 Secondary Position 2B
High School Bats Switch
Height 4'10'' Throws Right
Weight 71 LBS Arm 51 mph
60 YD 9.75

The chart below shows the levels of college baseball, along with the range of players with potential to be recruited at that level.

Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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