5280 Spotlight: 1B JT Shank
February 25, 2022
![5280 Spotlight with PBR Colorado Logo](/upload/5280-spotlight-graphic.png)
JT Shank
Class of 2023 / 1B
Rankings
StateRank: 21 / POS: 1
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Rock CanyonState: CO
- Summer Team: Slammers
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Height: 6-0Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Pitching
86
Max FB
(02/20/21)
83 - 86
FB
(02/20/21)
71 - 73
CB
(09/17/21)
70 - 70
CH
(02/20/21)
Position
7.18
60-yard
(05/25/20)
86
INF Velo
(02/27/22)
89
OF Velo
(02/27/22)
95
Exit Velo
(02/20/21)
3.99
H-1st
(02/27/22)
![Trackman](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
83.3 - 85.7
Velo Range
(02/20/21)
88.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
2258
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/21)
2127
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/21)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(02/20/21)
HM (avg)
(02/20/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(05/25/20)
Zone %
(02/20/21)
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.8
Velo Range
83.3 - 85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
88.5
Spin Rate (max)
2258
Spin Rate (avg)
2127
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
USA Prime Scout Day
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.6
Velo Range
79.2 - 81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.4
Spin Rate (max)
2138
Spin Rate (avg)
2092
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
All-Colorado Showcase
May 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
80
Velo Range
79 - 79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.8
Spin Rate (max)
2168
Spin Rate (avg)
2123
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.7
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
69.5 - 69.7
Velo Range
(02/20/21)
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
1697
Spin Rate (max)
(05/25/20)
1627
Spin Rate (avg)
(05/25/20)
IVB (max)
(02/20/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/20/21)
HM (max)
(02/20/21)
HM (avg)
(02/20/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(05/25/20)
Zone %
(05/25/20)
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
69.7
Velo Range
69.5 - 69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
72
Spin Rate (max)
1577
Spin Rate (avg)
1511
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
USA Prime Scout Day
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
67.4
Velo Range
64.7 - 67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
64.3
Spin Rate (max)
1607
Spin Rate (avg)
1585
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
All-Colorado Showcase
May 25, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.4
Velo Range
67.6 - 68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.5
Spin Rate (max)
1697
Spin Rate (avg)
1627
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.8
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
69.2 - 70.8
Velo Range
(02/20/21)
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
1670
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/21)
1610
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/21)
IVB (max)
(02/20/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/20/21)
HM (max)
(02/20/21)
HM (avg)
(02/20/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/20/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/20/21)
Zone %
(02/20/21)
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
70.8
Velo Range
69.2 - 70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.4
Spin Rate (max)
1670
Spin Rate (avg)
1610
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
91.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/27/22)
243
Distance (avg)
(05/25/20)
373
Distance (max)
(02/20/21)
Hard Hit %
(02/27/22)
Sweet Spot %
(05/25/20)
Line Drive %
(05/25/20)
Fly Ball %
(05/25/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/23/20)
2022 Colorado Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.2
Distance (avg)
206
Distance (max)
348
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
95.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
87.5
Distance (avg)
207
Distance (max)
373
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
USA Prime Scout Day
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.4
Distance (avg)
135
Distance (max)
331
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
All-Colorado Showcase
May 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
81.3
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
328
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
![Blast](/images/stat_logos/blast.png)
Blast - Hitting
26.0
Hand Speed (max)
(02/20/21)
24.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/20/21)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
(02/20/21)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/20/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/20/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/20/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(05/25/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/27/22)
2022 Colorado Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
22.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
69
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
26
Hand Speed (avg)
24.2
Bat Speed (max)
75.7
Bat Speed (avg)
70.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
USA Prime Scout Day
Jun 23, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23
Hand Speed (avg)
21.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.5
Bat Speed (avg)
69
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
All-Colorado Showcase
May 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22
Hand Speed (avg)
21.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
66.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Vizual_Edge
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(05/25/20)
Rise+
(05/25/20)
Sink+
(05/25/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(05/25/20)
Sweep+
(05/25/20)
Swift
Swift
1.76
10-yd
(02/27/22)
3.99
30-yd
(02/27/22)
18.4
Run speed (max)
(02/27/22)
7.5
Run Speed (avg)
(02/27/22)
2.09
RSi (max)
(02/27/22)
2.09
RSi (avg)
(02/27/22)
1607
Jump Power (max)
(02/27/22)
25.0
Jump Height (max)
(02/27/22)
24.2
Jump Height (avg)
(02/27/22)
2022 Colorado Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.76
30-yd
3.99
Run speed (max)
18.4
Run Speed (avg)
7.5
RSi (max)
2.09
RSi (avg)
2.09
Jump Power (max)
1607
Jump Height (max)
25
Jump Height (avg)
24.2
Videos
(2/20/21)
Player News
- PBR Colorado All-State Team - Jun 24, 2023
- 2023 CHSAA Season Preview: Rock Canyon HS - Mar 3, 2023
- 2022 Colorado Leaderboards - 2023 Positional Leaders - Dec 17, 2022
- Colorado's Top Uncommitted 2023s - May 19, 2022
- Updated 2023 Rankings - Colorado's Top 25 - May 17, 2022
- Mile High Crosscheck: April 8 & 9 - Apr 13, 2022
- Q&A with '23 JT Shank - Mar 8, 2022
- CO Preseason All-State: TrackMan Files (Hitting) - Mar 1, 2022
- 5280 Spotlight: 1B JT Shank - Feb 25, 2022
- Colorado Underclass Invite QUICK HITS- 2023 Hitters - Feb 23, 2021
- Colorado Preseason All-State: Top Statistical Performers - Mar 10, 2020
- Colorado Underclass Invite: Quick Hits - Jan 31, 2020
- Colorado Underclass Invite: Top Statistical Performers - Jan 27, 2020
- Colorado Winter I.D.: Quick Hits - Dec 19, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | CO | 02/27 | Marucci Clubhouse |
Northern Colorado Rising Stars ID | CO | 03/13 | DBAT Norco - Windsor, CO |
Denver Rising Stars ID | CO | 04/18 | Slammers Facility - Englewood, CO |
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Scouting Report
Strength added and JT Shank continues his upward developmental path. Great left-handed hitter with strong hands at the palte and the ability to hit to all fields. Line drive tendency with power potential and top exit velocity of 95.5 mph.
Starts in a shoulder-width stance, side step into pivot with small, controlled leg lift with a slight coil, good front leg lead block, lands slightly closed. Consistent, over-the-top arm action on all pitches. FB up to 80. CB 67-68. Projectable pitcher with strong arm.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds
Run: 7.18
Hit: Left-handed hitter, athletic stance into a small stride, high hands to start that go back on the stride, very good rear side acceleration, very aggressive swing, good bat speed with a high, one handed finish.
Exit Velo: 86 mph
Power: Power hitter with great projectability.
Arm: 1B, 79 from the infield, long, athletic arm action.
Defense: Natural corner infielder with athletic approach, does a good job using his legs to generate power across the infield.
Pitching: Starts in a shoulder-width stance, side step into pivot with small, controlled leg lift with a slight coil, good front leg lead block, lands slightly closed. Consistent, over-the-top arm action on all pitches. FB up to 80. CB 67-68. Projectable pitcher.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds
Run: 4.19 home to first
Hit: LHH, wide and solid base. Great Set up. Load is light to rear side, with a torso load. Stays stacked. Hands have some rhythm movements, load to high hands with some lead arm extension. Bat head upright. Hands have a direct path to ball with middle of the field approach. Great rear side acceleration with balance. Long clean finish. Top 2023 follow in the State.
Power: See potential for power in future.
Arm: INF velo, 72 Arm action and accuracy is very good. Long extension, with good room for growth. Potential for plus arm strength.
Defense: Pre-pitch set up can improve. Ground ball catch/gather and momentum to throw is good. Demonstrated athleticism. Can be a great benefit as a LHH if he develops as a MIF/3B...great potential. Good Actions and footwork around 1B.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds
Run: 7.57
Hit: LHH Comfortable in the box!! Great foundation, small sway to load. Lower half in great position at launch. Hands high with slight upper half coil. Rear side acceleration is advanced! Creates rotational and linear force to contact. Path is short and downward, hands above the ball! Plus Bat Speed. Gap to Gap Approach Exit Velo: 82 Must Follow!! Power: Great potential for power development.
Arm: 1B Velo: 76 Arm works great, small back side arc with good extension
Defense: 1B: Showcased at 1B and demonstrated good footwork and ground ball positioning. Footwork was advanced, did great with redirected double play balls. Would benefit by developing ALL Inf positions!