20.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/08/22
CLASS OF 2025
C
1B
Julian
Esparza
St. Laurence (HS) • IL
5' 7" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Top Tier National
5' 7" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Top Tier National
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/06/23
23
Rot. Acc (max)
6/06/23
20
Hard Hit %
6/04/24
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/04/24
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/08/22
309
Distance (max)
6/08/22
89
Sweet Spot %
6/06/23
7.98
60
6/06/23
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30-yd
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10-yd
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Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
6/06/23
2.05 - 2.18
Pop Time
6/04/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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)
8.14
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
11.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.98
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.38
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
11.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.16
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.46
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
10.8
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
280
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
87
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
1.4
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).
89.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
256
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
151
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.0
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).
88.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
309
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
196
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.2
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.
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
87
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
72.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
16.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
15.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.3
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.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
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.
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
16.6
Hand Speed (max)
15.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
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.
76.89
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C Julian Esparza (St. Laurence, 2025) proved to be a reliable backstop over the weekend with a strong bat to complement his defense. Esparza was very vocal in this look, constantly communicating with his pitchers and managing the game from behind the dish. A right-handed hitter, Esparza has a simple setup at the dish with minimal pre-pitch movement before moving into an uphill swing that stays on the barrel.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 185-pounds. Compact body with strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, fluid load and stride works back to even. Loose hands, fluid path, uphill through contact, Hard elevated contact back up the middle of the field.
Power: 85.8 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. Balanced setup, high 3/4 slot, loose arm action and on target.
Defense: 2.32-2.46 pop times. Quick feet, loose actions, quick hands, clean exchange.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60.
C Julian Esparza (St. Laurence) was yet another member of the 2025 class that showed to have prowess with the bat. With a loose, right-handed swing, Esparza works with a fluid/uphill path through the zone that creates hard and elevated contact up the middle of the field. He also showed to have loose actions behind the plate, pairing quick feet with a clean exchange.