24.3
Hand Speed (max)
8/09/22
CLASS OF 2023
C
3B
Johnny
Wendling
Illinois-Springfield
St. Laurence (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 215LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Top Tier
St. Laurence (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 215LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
8/09/22
14.6
Rot. Acc (max)
8/09/22
44
Hard Hit %
8/09/22
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
8/09/22
90.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/09/22
321
Distance (max)
3/27/21
64
Sweet Spot %
3/27/21
7.52
60
3/27/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
8/09/22
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
3/27/21
2.05 - 2.11
Pop Time
3/27/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.66
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 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).
77.0
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
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.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 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).
79.0
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.
12.6
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Position
7.66
60-yard
2.09 - 2.13
Pop Time
79
INF Velo
77
C Velo
96
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.0
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.
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).
87.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
90.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
87.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
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.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.5
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
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.
75.38
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 7 St. Laurence - Mar 10, 2024
- Illinois Power 25: Early Takeaways - Mar 27, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 3 St. Laurence - Mar 14, 2023
- Illinois State Games: 2023 Position Player Analysis - Oct 31, 2022
- Illinois State Games: Roster Preview - Aug 4, 2022
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member): Preview Story - Jun 22, 2022
- Week 9 Games - May 26, 2022
- Week 7 Games - May 11, 2022
- Class of 2023 Rankings: Uncommitted Position Players - Apr 28, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 14 St. Laurence - Mar 9, 2022
- IL Preseason All-State - Upperclass: Preview - Feb 23, 2022
- 3A State Semi-Finals: Prairie Ridge and Springfield Advance - Jun 17, 2021
- IHSA Playoffs: 3A State Preview - Jun 16, 2021
- No. 18 St. Laurence Pushes Two Across Late, Beats No. 17 St. Rita - May 13, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Mar 29, 2021
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Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Thick, strong frame.
Hits: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load. Controlled aggression, bat stays on plane and repeatable. Feel for the barrel and sprayed contact to all fields.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.6 MPH. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. INF-79 mph.Short arm action behind the plate, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.13 pop times. Versatile defender who profiles at third base and behind the plate. Soft, sure-hands, clean reliable actions. Present internal clock and feel for the game.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 81 in the Illinois 2023 class. Strong-bodied frame, 6-foot, 200-pounds. Impressed at third-base with soft/confident hands that play out front, also moving well for his size and showcasing a strong arm that plays with backspin across the diamond. The right-handed hitter has easy pop to all fields, working with a simple/repeatable swing; creating hand separation at foot-strike and moving with a flat path through the zone, strong hands with bat-speed- also showed off a keen eye with two walks on the day, working counts in each at-bat.
Uncommitted and a 2021 Future Games participant. Currently ranked No. 81 overall and No. 10 in the state as a catcher. Strong, athletic build, listed 5-foot-11, 200-pounds. The right-handed hitting catcher batted clean up for St. Laurence. Wendling went 0-for-1 with two walks in the game. Balanced stance with a smooth load into a short stride. Strong, repeatable swing on an uphill plane. Behind the plate, soft hands; gets an athletic stance with runners on, clean, quick exchange. Arm plays with carry from a short action, high 3/4 slot.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Strong build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Strong swing, path works uphill, average bat speed of 68.2 MPH, consistent hard contact, barrel control, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 94.73 max exit velocity, averaged 87.58 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws flash carry.
Defense: 2.05-2.11 pop times. Provides a low target, solid receiver, clean exchanges.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.