21.6
Hand Speed (max)
1/08/22
CLASS OF 2022
C
SS
Joel
Esparza
Ottawa University (AZ)
Tombstone (HS) • AZ
5' 11" • 145LBS
R/R • 20yr 6mo
Travel Team: Nationals Scout Team
Tombstone (HS) • AZ
5' 11" • 145LBS
R/R • 20yr 6mo
Travel Team: Nationals Scout Team
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
1/08/22
16.9
Rot. Acc (max)
1/08/22
11
Hard Hit %
1/08/22
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
1/08/22
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/08/22
309
Distance (max)
1/08/22
53
Sweet Spot %
1/08/22
7.31
60
1/08/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
1/08/22
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
1/08/22
1.89 - 1.96
Pop Time
1/08/22
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.31
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.89 - 1.96
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.4
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
309
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.0
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.
2022 Tucson Preseason ID
Jan 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.1
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.
2022 Tucson Preseason ID
Jan 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
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.
51.11
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Joel Esparza, Tombstone (AZ), 2022 Ottawa
Positional Profile: C/SS Interesting prospect. Ability defensively in the infield and behind the plate. Highest upside is at C position.
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Wiry strength, room to add physicality.
Hit: RHH. Wide set up with a bend in the knees. Hands are held just above the shoulder with a flat bat. Uses an up and down stride that keeps him square. Path is direct to the ball and flat with good bat speed. Attacks the inner half of the baseball.
Power: 90.5 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 309’ max distance. High rate of line drive contact. Uses the middle of the field and hits to his strengths.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 80 mph. Quick arm action with some whip to it. Arm plays very well from behind the plate. Ball has 4 seam flight across the diamond and from behind the plate.
Defense: 1.89-1.96 pop times. Showed well at both C and SS. Athleticism really shows behind the plate. Has good footwork and technique on throw downs to 2B. Showed range at SS with ability to throw from different slots and on the move. Glove work is simple in the INF.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. Runs slightly crouched over, average runner.