21.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/06/24
CLASS OF 2027
SS
RHP
Joseph
Flores Jr.
Arlington (HS) • CA
5' 10" • 168LBS
R/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: BPA
5' 10" • 168LBSR/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: BPA
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
10/01/23
15.9
Rot. Acc (max)
8/09/24
38
Hard Hit %
8/09/24
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
8/09/24
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/09/24
332
Distance (max)
1/06/24
86
Sweet Spot %
1/06/24
7.28
60
8/09/24
4.07
30-yd
8/09/24
1.79
10-yd
8/09/24
19.1
Run speed (max)
8/09/24
85
INF Velo
8/09/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
8/09/24
81.5 - 84.5
Velo Range
8/09/24
2308
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/24
Changeup
70 - 71
Velo Range
10/01/23
1018
Spin Rate (avg)
10/01/23
Curveball
64 - 68
Velo Range
10/01/23
2286
Spin Rate (avg)
10/01/23
Slider
71.6 - 73.3
Velo Range
8/09/24
2450
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
332
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
184
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.1
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).
87.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
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.
23.1
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 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Underclass Games
Oct 1, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
JFG Workout IL/WI/CA
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
216
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
216
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Inland Empire Open ID
Jun 14, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Rising Stars Game
May 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars ID: Inland Empire
Apr 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
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.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.6
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.
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.8
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.
2024 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
67.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
SoCal Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
SoCal Underclass Games
Oct 1, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.2
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.6
Bat Speed (max)
59.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
59.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
JFG Workout IL/WI/CA
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
59.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Inland Empire Open ID
Jun 14, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
60.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2207
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
27.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2050
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
938
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2450
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2308
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1980
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2286
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
924
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2032
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2024 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 84.5
Velo Range
83.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,474
Spin Rate (max)
2,295
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.7
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 73.3
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,555
Spin Rate (max)
2,450
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Cutter
80.3
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 79.7
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,445
Spin Rate (max)
2,308
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
SoCal Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 81.5
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,208
Spin Rate (max)
2,042
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.2
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 67.5
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,412
Spin Rate (max)
2,050
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.0
Velocity (max)
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
938
Spin Rate (max)
938
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
SoCal Underclass Games
Oct 1, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 80.0
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
1,999
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 67.9
Velo Range
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,468
Spin Rate (max)
2,286
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.7
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 69.7
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,413
Spin Rate (max)
2,053
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.7
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 70.7
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,073
Spin Rate (max)
1,018
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Inland Empire Open ID
Jun 14, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.3
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 78.0
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,041
Spin Rate (max)
1,935
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.2
Velocity (max)
63.0 - 67.4
Velo Range
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,098
Spin Rate (max)
2,007
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.6
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 68.4
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,390
Spin Rate (max)
886
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
SoCal Underclass Games
Oct 1, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.07
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.28
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.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.33
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.91
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2024 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2024
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
7.28
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
1.83
RSi (max)
21.4
Jump Height (max)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- SoCal PreSeason All-State: Underclass TrackMan Hitting Leaderboards - Jan 11, 2024
- SoCal Underclass Games: Blast Hitting Leaderboards - Oct 3, 2023
- SoCal Underclass Games: Swift Running Leaderboards - Oct 3, 2023
- SoCal Underclass Games: TrackMan Pitching Leaderboards - Oct 3, 2023
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- California State Games: Fielding Leaderboards - Aug 21, 2023
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. medium frame with some present strength
Delivery: RH. good sync of the lower 1/2 and arm. shows quickness with intent. stays online through the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. arm action shows depth in the back with good rhtyhm and arm speed through the path. repeats well.
FB: T82.9, 77.4-81.5 mph. shows life through the zone with above average ability. 2042 average rpm.
CB: 64.7 - 68.2 mph. shows above average life with late action T2411, 2049 average rpm.
CH: 71 mph. fringe average
ATH: 8.00 runner in the 60. average runner with body control
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. medium frame with some present strength
Hit: RHH. wider stance with balance. hands are set deeper beyond rear shoulder slightly above. rear elbow is higher with some looseness to his hands. loads weight into his back hip with a small leg lift and small hand load. Gets to launch position consistently with an aggressive turn of the hips and quick hands. The swing shows strength with carry to the ball after contact. Relatively advanced feel for what he does in the box and swing path. 67.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 332' max distance. with strength in his frame good use of the body and hands in the swing and a bat path that shows present leverage with some lift his power plays as average currently but projects into above average future potential.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. arm has some length in the path but it's whippy and fast when he throws shows LF side of INF potential.
Defense: feet are smooth with good rhythm. Hands work well with 2 hands and 1 hand feel. can move laterally with good angles.
ATH: 8.00 runner in the 60. average runner with body control
Joseph Flores Jr., Arlington (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic player who can play multiple positions defensively.
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Long, lean athletic frame with some twitchiness presently.
Delivery: Upright, dip-and-drive. Athletic down the mound, landing inline to the plate in an athletic position.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm from a shorter path through to a 3/4 slot. Hides ball behind back leg well.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Attacks down and landed for strikes on both sides of the plate. High IVB gives the pitch a rising feel. T2139, 1999 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Two forms, 12/6 and more of 10/4 break. Landed both for strikes with high whiff rates. T2468, 2286 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. More of a sweeper with impressive horizontal movement (-9.9). Worked as an out pitch to RHH. High whiff rate. T2413, 2053 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Strong feel for the CH in-game. Got whiffs and foul balls. Good change of pace pitch presently. T1073, 1018 average rpm.
ATH: 7.92 runner in the 60.
Joseph Flores Jr., Arlington (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic player who can play multiple positions defensively.
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Long, lean athletic frame with some twitchiness presently.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with hands at the shoulder. Uses a leg lift trigger to initiate swing where he creates coil while triggering the lower half. Consistent barrels throughout BP and in-game. Keeps hands tight to body allowing him to whip the barrel through the zone quickly and efficiently. 68 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 289' max distance. High barrel rate throughout with line drive power presently. Some power projection as frame fills out.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Strong, accurate arm with throws that flash carry. Makes throws from all angles with ease.
Defense: Slick fielder who can defend at multiple positions. Feet and hands work very well together.
ATH: 7.92 runner in the 60.
Joseph Flores Jr., Arlington (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Flores Jr. possesses an extremely well balanced and advanced skillset for a freshman. Eyes will be on him to see how he progresses in the coming years.
Body: 5-9, 149-pounds. Athletic build with some fill in, but plenty of room to add more mass.
Hit: RHH. Offset feet, open towards the 3rd base side. bat coiled at the ear, knob pointing to the catcher. Big load with a pitcher-like leg lift, drives forward. Gets consistent solid contact. 59.1 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 275' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Sets up good throws with footwork, throws from where the ball takes him.
Defense: Footwork and positioning have come along well. Well balanced on his feet.
ATH: 7.95 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.37 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.