Jaron Ward '21 Recruiting Profile

Dinwiddie County High SchoolDinwiddie, VABaseball

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ClubRichmond Braves

Height6'2"

Weight150lbs

Age22

Primary PositionCenter Fielder

Secondary PositionRHP

Dominant HandRight

60 Yard Dash6.8

Home to 1st3.96

Top Fastball Velocity86

Top Infield Velocity85

Exit Velocity90

Top Outfield Velocity91

Consistent Fastball Velocity84

Consistent Infield Velocity83

Consistent Outfield Velocity88

Consistent Changeup Velocity74

Consistent Breaking Ball Velocity72

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October 2020

Personal Statement

Since I first stepped on the diamond, I have aspired to play at the collegiate level. I know that playing baseball in college is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will change my life forever. I am a team leader and try to lead by example while also encouraging my teammates to do the same. I am very coachable and strive to be one of the hardest working players and one of the hardest working recruits you’ll find in and out the classroom. In the classroom, I study hard and maintain a high GPA. I'm currently taking advanced classes to better prepare myself for college and what it has to offer. I want to attend a college where I can push myself in the classroom and on the field. I am open to all options and want to ultimately find the right college match at the highest level of competition possible. Since getting involved in the Prep Baseball Report in February I have made the following impacts on my baseball career thus far.

Nationally Ranked 121 for Class 2021 overall and 17th overall for my primary position.

PBR's Impact 2021 Standout

PBR's Freshman Winter Standout

PBR's Underclass First Team

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
1 year
Varsity Starter
1 year
2018 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #12
2017 Junior Varsity Team
Starter

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
6 seasons
2019 Richmond Braves (Richmond Braves 16U National)
2018 Richmond Braves National (Showcase)
2017 Rise 2021 (ShowCase )
2016 RISE Baseball (ShowCase)
2015 Virgina SwampThings (Travel )
2013 Xtreme Heights (14u Travel)

Coach References

Tommy Mayers
Jeff Roberts
Travel / Club Coach
Ty Rivers
Club Director
Chris Martin
Athletic Director
James Berlin
Travel / Club Coach
Craig Grizzard
High School Head Coach
Jason Burton

Events

Camp/Event
2020 COASTAL PROSPECT SHOWCASE
8/29/20 to 8/30/20
Jaron McNeil-Ward is a 2021 OF/UT with a 6-2 170 lb. frame from North Dinwiddie, VA who attends Dinwiddie. Tall and athletic build has outstanding physical projection remaining. Plus runner, 6.61 in the sixty. Shows high-level athleticism in the outfield, very good footwork through the ball with a smooth and quick transition to throwing, shows good arm strength, and makes accurate throws, speed and quickness give him plus next-level range. Right handed hitter, hits from an open stance, fluid and tension free swing with plenty of bat speed, can back spin the ball with plus carry, swings with intent and confidence. Very good student, verbal commitment to Virginia Tech. Named to the Coastal Prospect Showcase Top Prospect List.
Camp/Event
Szefc Underclass Camp
1/19/20 to 1/19/20
Camp/Event
Virginia/DC Underclass Games
6/20/18 to 6/20/18
Camp/Event
Preseason All-State Combine
2/17/18 to 2/17/18
McNeil was probably the 2021 that stood out the most at the event and for good reason, he had a very good day all around. He had one of the top arms from the outfield, with a quick arm hitting 87. Tons of athleticism, ran 4.0 home to first and had one of the longest broad jumps at the event. At the plate, he is very short to the ball, staying inside with his swing. Line drive hitter now who works gap to gap. Frame has a ton of projection left to it, he could easily develop doubles power to all fields or better. On the mound, fastball was 80-82 with a short arm action. Feel for two offspeed pitches and a breaking ball that projects to be very good. Very intriguing prospect with a ton of developing left to do.
Camp/Event
2017 Atlantic Coast Underclass Showcase
8/18/17 to 8/20/17
Jaron McNeil is a 2021 OF/RHP, SS with a 6-0 135 lb. frame from Dinwiddie, VA who attends Dinwiddie HS. Recorded a 7.17 second 60-yard dash time. Medium frame with a very lanky and wiry build, tons of room left to add strength. Primary outfielder with good athleticism and shorter path to release. Over the top arm slot with accurate throws across. Arm strength registered up to 77 mph across with good feel for the position; would benefit from getting throws lower to the ground. Secondary infielder whose athleticism plays well at the position. Under control with good footwork through the throws. Fields out in front and stays low through the throw. Secondary righthanded pitcher with an online arm action and very short arm circle. Over the top arm slot and fastball showed natural cutting life. Leg lift above the belt and coils back at the gather over the rubber. Mixed in 12/6 curveball and pitching to contact is the approach. Righthanded hitter with a slightly open stance with a high hand set and high back elbow. Inside path to contact and keeps hands close to the body. Upper half dominant swing with balance throughout and an upright stance. Great student.

Training

DefyGenetics
2 years
Currently going twice a week to increase speed and velocity along with endurance

Statistics

Statistic	2018 Varsity Team	2018 Richmond Brave	2017 Rise 2021	2016 RISE Baseball
Avg.	.381	3.18	.295	.402
GP/GS	7	28/28	19	34
AB	19	66	44	122
R	9	19	10	61
H	8	21	13	49
2B	2	2	5	7
3B	0		2	1
HR	0		1	0
RBI	4	14	13	21
SLG%	.526	.348	.568	.475
BB	6	13	6	32
HBP	1		2	4
SO	6	10	12	8
OB%	.577	.773	.404	1.010
SB/Attempts	3/3	8/12	7/9	54/58
PO	4		33	4
Assists	0		1	3
Errors	1	2	2	2
Fielding %	.800	.941	.944	.839
CS/SBA	0/3	4	2/7
Team Record	4-3		6-12-1	34-23-2
ERA			15.00
Games Started			3
Innings Pitched			7
Hits			12
Runs Allowed			20
Earned Runs			15
Batter's BB			21
Batter's SO			10
Batter's HBP			1