85
Velocity (max)
6/24/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
OF
Jacob
McPherson
Wisconsin-Whitewater
Reed-Custer (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 205LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball Tehako
Reed-Custer (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 205LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball Tehako
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 84
Velo Range
6/24/21
2311
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/20
Changeup
73 - 75
Velo Range
6/24/21
1789
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/20
Curveball
70 - 72
Velo Range
10/25/20
2280
Spin Rate (avg)
10/02/22
6.98
60
10/02/22
3.81
30-yd
10/02/22
2.19
10-yd
10/02/22
25.3
Run speed (max)
10/02/22
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)
6.98
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
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).
2245
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.
27.8
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).
69.0
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).
2280
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).
72.2
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).
1494
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
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).
2311
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.
28.1
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).
70.8
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).
2272
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).
73.1
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).
1789
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).
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.2
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 82.2
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,328
Spin Rate (max)
2,245
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.3
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 70.1
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,375
Spin Rate (max)
2,280
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.3
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.9
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,541
Spin Rate (max)
1,494
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
82.8
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 82.7
Velo Range
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,415
Spin Rate (max)
2,311
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.7
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,419
Spin Rate (max)
2,272
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.1
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 74.1
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,929
Spin Rate (max)
1,789
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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
Curveball
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
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.19
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.81
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.99
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Swift
2.19
10-yd
3.81
30-yd
6.98
60-yd
25.3
Run speed (max)
1.66
RSi (max)
1.66
RSi (avg)
1,976
Jump Power (max)
28.9
Jump Height (max)
28.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- 2023 PBR Illinois Third Team All-State - Jun 22, 2023
- Week 5 Diamond Notes - Apr 21, 2023
- Week 3 Diamond Notes - Apr 7, 2023
- PBR Illinois Pitcher of the Week: RHP Jacob McPherson - Apr 5, 2023
- Week 2 Diamond Notes - Mar 31, 2023
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 25, 2022
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 6, 2022
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 5, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2023 Rankings: Newcomers - Sep 9, 2021
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Top Overall 2023 Prospects - Jan 7, 2021
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Jan 6, 2021
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 27, 2020
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McPherson leaves Reed-Custer this year as one of the most decorated athletes in the school’s history. At the plate, he recorded 39 hits, 26 RBI and 7 HRs in 101 ABs. He also slashed .386/.496/.713 on the season. However, McPherson stacked up the accolades and phenomenal performances on the mound. His 0.13 ERA is the second-lowest single-season ERA in Reed-Custer history. Named PBR Pitcher of the Week of 3/27, he tossed the third perfect game in Reed-Custer history vs. Herscher where he struck out 14 batters. On top of that, he fired a no-hitter and two other one-hitters during the season, all while allowing just 1 ER on the year.
Wisconsin-Whitewater commit. McPherson was a big part in helping the Comets go 4-0 on the week. In an Illinois Central Eight game against Lisle, McPherson threw a perfect game (his second no-hitter of the season) on 75 pitches, tallying 14 strikeouts. At the plate, he went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. On the week, he went 5-for-14 (.357) with two home runs, six RBIs, and four runs scored.
Season Stats (Pitching):
3-1 record, 24.0 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0.42 WHIP, 48 K, 2 BB, 8 H.
Season Stats (Hitting):
(.422 BA/.509 OBP/1.275 OPS), 4 HR, 11 RBI, 16 R.
Week 3: McPherson was named the Week 3 PBR Illinois Pitcher of the Week after throwing a perfect game where he struck out 14 of the 15 batters faced.
Wisconsin-Whitewater commit. In a 4-2 win over Bishop McNamara, McPherson pitched six shutout innings with 14 strikeouts and two hits allowed. He also tallied a double with a run scored and two stolen bases to help lead Reed-Custer to a win.
RHP Jacob McPherson (Reed-Custer) is in the middle of football season as his high school’s QB1, and yet he was still able to put together a polished ‘pen at this event. The broad-shouldered 6-foot-2, 205-pound athlete is a multi-sport prospect who ran a 6.99 in the 60-yard dash prior to taking the mound. There, McPherson delivered from a long draw out of the glove, working out of a high ¾ slot, and he ran his fastball up to 82.2 mph. McPherson paired it with a sharp 12/6 curveball with tight spin and depth at 68-70 mph, at a 2,280 rpm average spin rate. He also showed a third pitch, a changeup, at 70-74 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth, fluid, tall and fall delivery, works with ease and tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Long reach out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82.2, 79-82 mph. Above-average spin, plays with angle and late run at times. T2328, 2245 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Tight spin, 12/6 shape and hard downer action at times. T2375, 2280 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Thrown with arm speed, late fade and hard sink when at its best. T1541, 1494 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong, wide-shouldered build with strength in lower half.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, works with tempo, lands slightly open, shoulders work slightly uphill, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 82-82 mph. Occasional run/sink, attacks arm-side of plate, high-volume of strikes, average spin rate of 2,311 rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed late break, lands for strikes, max spin rate of 2,419 RPM via TrackMan.
CH: 72-74 mph. Run/sink present, flashed feel for it.