25.4
Hand Speed (max)
10/02/23
CLASS OF 2023
C
1B
Joey
Russo
Morton JC
Mount Carmel (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 225LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Playmakers
Mount Carmel (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 225LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Playmakers
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
82
Bat Speed (max)
10/02/23
12.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/27/21
75
Hard Hit %
10/02/23
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
9/30/24
92
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/02/23
351
Distance (max)
9/30/24
73
Sweet Spot %
9/30/24
7.7
60
3/27/21
4.21
30-yd
8/21/22
1.79
10-yd
8/21/22
17.3
Run speed (max)
8/21/22
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
9/30/24
2.06 - 2.14
Pop Time
9/30/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
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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).
2.06 - 2.14
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).
2.13 - 2.30
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.21
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.12 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.70
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
12.5
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
351
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
250
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5
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).
96.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.4
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).
94.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
342
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
226
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6
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).
96.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
328
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.2
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.
PBR IL: Morton JC Scout Day
Sep 30, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
91.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IL: Morton JC Scout Day
Oct 2, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
92.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicagoland Open
Aug 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.6
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.
25.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
82.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
79.2
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.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.6
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.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.3
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.
PBR IL: Morton JC Scout Day
Sep 30, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IL: Morton JC Scout Day
Oct 2, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
82.0
Bat Speed (max)
79.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicagoland Open
Aug 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
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.
4.21
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.76
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.
Chicagoland Open
Aug 21, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.21
30-yd
7.76
60-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
1.60
RSi (max)
1.60
RSi (avg)
1,861
Jump Power (max)
24.7
Jump Height (max)
24.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
2021
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.
68.87
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.
62.09
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Morton College Scout Day: Takeaways - Oct 16, 2024
- Morton College Scout Day: Takeaways - Oct 5, 2023
- Chicagoland Open: Data Dive - Aug 25, 2022
- Chicagoland Open: Statistical Analysis - Aug 25, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 17 Mount Carmel - Mar 8, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
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Russo is a sturdy 6-foot, 225-pounds that showed easy pop throughout his BP round with an average EV of 92 mph (96 mph max). Russo also showed to have quick hands at times (25.4 mph max hand-speed) that made for a quick bat (79.2 mph average bat-speed, 82 mph max).
Russo, listed at 6-foot, 215-pound, has a strong, compact frame and his swing is very similar possessing all kinds of physicality in the box. Russo has a confident look in the box and looks to drive the baseball with authority on every swing while staying connected and repeatable and on the barrel for hard contact. Russo recorded a 94.6 max exit velocity off the bat with a max batted ball distance of 341’. Defensively, he was clean and easy out of the chute with an upright release and arm that topped at 72 mph with a 2.12 low pop time. Imposing right-handed bat in the 2023 class.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Thick, strong overall build.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Confident look in the box, strong hands, stays compact and repeatable. Consistent hard contact, wore out the middle of the field.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate and on the bag.
Defense: 2.12-2.32 pop times. Clean, easy, upright release.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Aggressive, strong swing, average bat speed of 71.3 MPH, stays short to the ball, path works uphill, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 96.11 max exit velocity, averaged 88.29 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, accurate throws.
Defense: 2.19-2.32 pop times. Steady receiving actions, clean exchanges.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.