24.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/12/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
3B
James
Lucas
Vestavia Hills (HS) • AL
5' 8" • 218LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Excel
5' 8" • 218LBSR/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Excel
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
81.5
Bat Speed (max)
10/12/24
19.8
Rot. Acc (max)
10/12/24
100
Hard Hit %
10/14/23
104.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/12/24
99.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/12/24
386
Distance (max)
10/12/24
100
Sweet Spot %
7/11/23
7.31
60
10/12/24
4.03
30-yd
7/11/23
1.74
10-yd
7/11/23
18.8
Run speed (max)
10/12/24
78
INF Velo
6/21/23
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
1/06/24
1.96 - 1.99
Pop Time
1/06/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.96 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.24
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.90
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.30 - 2.55
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
9.9
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
104.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
386
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
279
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
102.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
204
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
333
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
104.9
Exit Velocity (max)
99.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
296
Distance (avg)
386
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.3
Exit Velocity (max)
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
297
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Excel Scout Day
May 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
99.7
Exit Velocity (max)
92.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
243
Distance (avg)
359
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
104.2
Exit Velocity (max)
93.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
276
Distance (avg)
370
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
102.0
Exit Velocity (max)
98.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
254
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Birmingham Open
Jun 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Excel Scout Day
May 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
75.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
81.5
Bat Speed (max)
78.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
76.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
77.8
Bat Speed (max)
75.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Birmingham Open
Jun 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.03
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.30
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.03
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.32
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.03
30-yd
7.31
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
1.47
RSi (max)
28.7
Jump Height (max)
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.11
30-yd
7.47
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
1.58
RSi (max)
28.4
Jump Height (max)
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Swift
1.82
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.49
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
1.88
RSi (max)
28.4
Jump Height (max)
17.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
81.05
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
73.69
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- AL/MS Border Battle: Alabama Quick Hits, Catchers - Oct 15, 2024
- Alabama HS Team Preview: Vestavia Hills Rebels - Feb 13, 2024
- North AL Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Jan 7, 2024
- Alabama Picks to Click for Spring: Uncommitted 2025 Hitters - Dec 15, 2023
- 2023 Most Viewed Profiles: No. 18 James Lucas - Dec 14, 2023
- Birmingham Open: Quick Hits - Jun 22, 2023
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 218-pounds. Proportional build, stockier frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, narrow. Smaller leg lift into the swing, drifts at times. Present power at the plate. 78.4 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 max exit velocity, averaged 99.3 mph. 386' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Shorter arm, present strength.
Defense: 2.02-2.13 pop times. Clean on all transfers, defends well.
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.70 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 81.05 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 215-pounds. Proportional build throughout the frame, strong base.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open stance. Major juice from a mostly pullside approach. Big time strength in the hands. 71.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 377' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Quicker arm action with accurate throws to the 2B bag.
Defense: 2.07-2.16 pop times. Solid, quiet receiver with the ability to "steak" strikes for his pitchers.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.40 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 212-pounds. Stockier, well developed lower half. Strong.
Hit: RHH. Small leg kick trigger, uses the lower half very well. Definite tilt in the bat path. Plenty of juice to all fields with carry. 76.7 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 104 max exit velocity, averaged 93.3 mph. 370' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Strong arm, quicker.
Defense: 1.96-1.99 pop times. Quick actions, works from a knee. Clean exchanges and transfers.
ATH: 1.76 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.40 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 209-pounds. Physical build, shorter stature.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, open stance. Solid extension through contact. Major juice to the pullside. Explosive bat speed. 75.9 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 98.4 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.13 pop times. Moves well behind the plate, quick transfer on the throw to 2B.
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.40 max vertical.
James Lucas, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Compact, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup in the box. Direct path to contact with some violence in the bat path. Plenty of carry to all fields.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Shorter arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.13 pop times. Athletic actions. Really commands the game. Quiet receiver.
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Compact, physical build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup in the box. Direct path to contact with some violence in the bat path. Plenty of carry to all fields.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Shorter arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.97-2.13 pop times. Athletic actions. Really commands the game. Quiet receiver.
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
James Lucas, Vestavia Hills (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Bigger and stronger frame, proportional and well developed.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, taller stance in the box. Natural lift in the swing, present pop to all parts of the field. Loud barrels. 71.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 284' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. INF-78 mph. Strong and whip-like arm action. (C) Long arm, strong.
Defense: 2.03-2.09 pop times. Great glove presentation, moves well up the middle. Clean actions. (C) Solid actions behind the plate, blocks well.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 73.69 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Bigger and stronger frame, proportional and well developed.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, taller stance in the box. Natural lift in the swing, present pop to all parts of the field. Loud barrels. 71.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 284' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. INF-78 mph. Strong and whip-like arm action. (C) Long arm, strong.
Defense: 2.03-2.09 pop times. Great glove presentation, moves well up the middle. Clean actions. (C) Solid actions behind the plate, blocks well.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 73.69 Edge Score