Uncommitted Spotlight - 2023 John Alex Walsh
February 16, 2021
John Alex Walsh
Class of 2023 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: FontainbleuState: LA
- Summer Team: Louisiana Knights
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Height: 6-2Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
93
Max FB
(09/17/21)
87 - 92
FB
(09/17/21)
76 - 77
CB
(09/17/21)
78 - 80
CH
(10/30/21)
70 - 71
SL
(08/03/19)
70 - 73
CT
(01/18/20)
68 - 69
KN
(11/02/19)
Position
6.90
60-yard
(06/16/20)
90
INF Velo
(10/30/21)
90
OF Velo
(06/16/20)
95
Exit Velo
(10/30/21)
Trackman - Fastball
91.0
Velocity (max)
(10/30/21)
88.6 - 90.7
Velo Range
(10/30/21)
95.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(01/22/23)
2475
Spin Rate (max)
(10/30/21)
2356
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/30/21)
IVB (max)
(10/30/21)
IVB (avg)
(01/22/23)
HM (max)
(10/30/21)
HM (avg)
(10/30/21)
Extension (avg)
(01/22/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/30/21)
Spin Score (max)
(10/30/21)
Zone %
(01/22/23)
Hammond Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
90.6
Velo Range
89 - 90.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
95.9
Spin Rate (max)
2185
Spin Rate (avg)
2118
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Louisiana All-State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
91
Velo Range
88.6 - 90.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
88.8
Spin Rate (max)
2475
Spin Rate (avg)
2356
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.6
Velocity (max)
(10/30/21)
76.5 - 76.6
Velo Range
(10/30/21)
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(10/30/21)
2472
Spin Rate (max)
(10/30/21)
2442
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/30/21)
IVB (max)
(10/30/21)
IVB (avg)
(10/30/21)
HM (max)
(10/30/21)
HM (avg)
(10/30/21)
Extension (avg)
(10/30/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/30/21)
Spin Score (max)
(10/30/21)
Zone %
(10/30/21)
2021 Louisiana All-State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
76.6
Velo Range
76.5 - 76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.6
Spin Rate (max)
2472
Spin Rate (avg)
2442
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
81.2
Velocity (max)
(01/22/23)
78.2 - 80.7
Velo Range
(01/22/23)
84.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(01/22/23)
2140
Spin Rate (max)
(01/22/23)
2068
Spin Rate (avg)
(01/22/23)
IVB (max)
(01/22/23)
IVB (avg)
(01/22/23)
HM (max)
(01/22/23)
HM (avg)
(01/22/23)
Extension (avg)
(01/22/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(01/22/23)
Spin Score (max)
(01/22/23)
Zone %
(01/22/23)
Hammond Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2023
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
81.2
Velo Range
78.2 - 80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.1
Spin Rate (max)
2140
Spin Rate (avg)
2068
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.1
Velocity (max)
(01/22/23)
81.2 - 82.1
Velo Range
(01/22/23)
87.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(01/22/23)
1885
Spin Rate (max)
(01/22/23)
1741
Spin Rate (avg)
(01/22/23)
IVB (max)
(01/22/23)
IVB (avg)
(01/22/23)
HM (max)
(01/22/23)
HM (avg)
(01/22/23)
Extension (avg)
(01/22/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(01/22/23)
Spin Score (max)
(01/22/23)
Zone %
(01/22/23)
Hammond Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2023
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
82.1
Velo Range
81.2 - 82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
87.7
Spin Rate (max)
1885
Spin Rate (avg)
1741
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/30/21)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/30/21)
286
Distance (avg)
(10/30/21)
351
Distance (max)
(10/30/21)
Hard Hit %
(10/30/21)
Sweet Spot %
(10/30/21)
Line Drive %
(11/07/20)
Fly Ball %
(10/30/21)
Ground Ball %
(11/07/20)
2021 Louisiana All-State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
95.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
82.9
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
351
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Louisiana All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Nov 7, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
92.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.2
Distance (avg)
216
Distance (max)
318
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.5
Distance (avg)
238
Distance (max)
295
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
(10/30/21)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/16/20)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
(10/30/21)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(10/30/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/16/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(10/30/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(10/30/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(10/30/21)
2021 Louisiana All-State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
18.8
Bat Speed (max)
74.1
Bat Speed (avg)
67.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
18.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
67
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(10/30/21)
Rise+
(10/30/21)
Sink+
(10/30/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(10/30/21)
Sweep+
(10/30/21)
Videos
(11/7/20)
Player News
- Risers In The 2023 Rankings - Sep 8, 2021
- Louisiana Rankings Update - 2023 Class - Aug 30, 2021
- Knights Knation Opening Weekend - Review - Jun 1, 2021
- Uncommitted Spotlight - 2023 John Alex Walsh - Feb 16, 2021
- All-State Games: Infielder Analysis - Jan 20, 2021
- All-State Games: Outfielder Analysis - Dec 15, 2020
- Underclass Trials: Infielder Analysis - Aug 21, 2020
- Underclass Trials: Outfielder Analysis - Aug 20, 2020
- I-10 Border Battle: Top Statistical Performers - Jan 21, 2020
- I-10 Border Battle: Stats Breakdown - Jan 21, 2020
- All-State Games Preview: Roster & Check-In Times - Oct 31, 2019
- 2023 Hitters - Oct 18, 2019
- Team Louisiana Junior Future Games Recap - Aug 20, 2019
Scouting Report
Physical 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame that has started to fill out. Right-handed hitter stands tall in the box using a knee-to-knee leg lift to create momentum in the swing. Lands firm with balance and strength at contact with advanced bat speed through the zone, registered an exit velocity of 87 mph. Solid defender in the outfield, moves well working through the baseball with clean exchanges into a compact arm action and high-¾ release with big arm strength turning in positional velocity of 90 mph. Also, worked out on the infield where he flashed average actions and footwork, with improved body control, clean exchanges into an easy 3/4 release with carry and accuracy. Turned in a positional velocity of 80 mph. Strong athlete turned in a 6.90 60-yard dash.
John Alex Walsh: SS, (2023) Alexandria, LA. Lean frame. At the plate, the hitter's best exit velocity was 86 mph. Sets up in an open tall stance and had a short stride. Exhibits an uphill swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels during his round. Gap to gap approach. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 80 mph; displayed consistent feet. In the infield, showed ability to throw up to 84 mph across the field; had a fluid exchange, soft hands and athletic footwork. Had a short arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, he recorded a time of 7.3. On the mound, he had quick arm speed and a high ¾ angle. He is a feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Knuckleball shows movement at 68-69 mph. Clocked sitting at 80-82 mph and topped out at 82 mph; shows tailing action with some movement. Showed sinking action and consistent command on his curveball (67-69).
Solid 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame with room for physical maturity. Right-handed hitter stands tall in the box using a moderate leg lift to create momentum in the swing. Creates quality leverage and strength at contact with advanced bat speed resulting in an 83 mph exit velocity. Average defender in the outfield, took solid routes with sound exchanges into a compact arm circle and high-¾ release with solid arm strength turning in positional velocity of 78 mph. Showed solid infield actions, quality exchanges and the ability to throw from multiple arm angles resulting in a positional velocity of 80 mph. Developing athlete turned in a 7.70 60-yard dash.
Athletic right-hander with feel to pitch. Clean, in-line delivery, uses pauses at the top of delivery to throw off hitter’s timing. Compact arm action into 3/4 release with easy effort and solid arm speed. Pitched 77-79 mph with arm-side run on fastball. Breaking ball showed solid spin with depth and gradual break at 69-70 mph.