The Journey: '25 SS/2B James Haughton (Ballston Spa)- Rhode Island Commit

November 4, 2024
Joe Walentin
PBR Staff

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Scouting Report

Take a look back at the journey below⤵️

.@RhodyBaseball ‘25 MIF James Haughton (Ballston Spa)

No. 7 JR SS in NY and #PBFG23 alum with consistent sub-7 60YDs (6.7-6.9) each time we see him. Likes to catch it out front with high avg LA (29.3°) and a peak EV of 92MPH. Smooth defender gets it out quickly.#NEProcase24 |… pic.twitter.com/9xYLDcaajV
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) February 13, 2024

📈 #PBRFG23 Spotlight
'25 MIF @James_haughton(Ballston Spa)
Fluid lefty swing w/ sneaky pop to all fields that should continue to develop. +FW & glove up the middle w/ a strong, accurate arm
(Prev best 6.70 60 & 91EV at #NYSGames)
👤🔗 https://t.co/18mwPFZRDt | @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/MWsnYy3cbu
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) September 27, 2023

‘25 SS James Haughton (Ballston Spa) featured sneaky juice all over the yard. Left once to RF and grabbed a T91MPH EV. Sweet short-to-long swing through an adjustable path.

5-11, 155lbs. #NYSGames @James__haughton pic.twitter.com/WfQu2a8fch
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) June 26, 2023

ID Capital Follow Up

2025 MIF James Haughton (Ballston Spa) shows a balanced left-handed stroke with impressive hand speed maxing 24.9mph via @Blast_Bsbl. Peak EV 87mph. Also fluid defensively with funnels to the hip into a short arm action and 82mph arm from SS. #IDCapital pic.twitter.com/ybibMv7zXC
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) February 28, 2023

2025 MIF James Haughton (Ballston Spa)

Recorded a 6.93 60YD time. Loose and athletic left handed stroke in the batters box. Hands start by the ear and are quick to contact. Peak exit velo 88mph. Also 80mph from across the diamond at short. @James_Haughton pic.twitter.com/ZJjnuwMu8C
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) October 10, 2022

7/26/23

Physical: High-waisted, athletic 5-foot-11, 155-pound build. 6.89 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: LHH. Quiet, balanced stance, as the hands worked lower with rhythm to start. Utilized a leg-kick stride to initiate his swing through a direct, uphill path into the hitting zone. Tons of connection towards the middle of the field, staying inside the ball for a T90MPH EV. Recorded a 43% sweet spot and angled the knob ITZ for length; quality contact skillset with barrel-whip.

Defensively: Primary MIF featured innate awareness at SS. Chopped the feet and glided around with a soft pocket and rhythmic exchange. Made a couple plays deep in the hole look easy, up to 88MPH across the diamond. Big finishing ability from H ¾ slot, but can change angles.

6/26/23

Physical: 5-11, 155 pounds; Athletic, lean build. 6.7 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; upright bat position. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman. Scissor leg kick action living in the gaps.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands work through the ball with a seamless transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 81 MPH.