21.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/22
CLASS OF 2023
2B
SS
Joseph
Portell
Downers Grove South (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
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2023 National
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Best Of Stats
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/21
16.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/22
-
Hard Hit %
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/22
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/22
300
Distance (max)
2/21/22
90
Sweet Spot %
2/21/22
7.02
60
2/21/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
76
INF Velo
2/21/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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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)
7.02
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.17
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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.
11.6
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).
85.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
224
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.4
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).
83.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
278
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.
17.7
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
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.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.7
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
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.
51.74
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Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, some pre-pitch rhythm, hands draw back at load, short stride. Easy effort, maintains balance through contact. Strong hands, stays through the zone, stays short to contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85.3 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Quick, compact arm action. Natural high 3/4 arm slot. Made accurate throws on the move from multiple arm slots.
Defense: Plays with rhythm. Quick, athletic feet. Clean two-handed gather out front. Funnels to the center. Flashed ranged up the middle and to the arm side. Under control on the move.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
INF Joseph Portell (Downers Grove South, 2023) put together an impressive look on the infield during his defensive workout. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound junior showed advanced feel on the dirt with his rhythm and timing. He moved with a certain urgency to him while also maintaining easy effort throughout. Offensively, Portell swings an easy, balanced right-handed bat while staying short to the baseball and flashing strong hands through contact. Also, a 7.02 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, narrow feet, minimal load, short stride. Flashed bat speed, short uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 83.17 max exit velocity, averaged 77.46 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Small pre-pitch hop, works towards the baseball, fields low to the ground, soft hands.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.