23.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/23
CLASS OF 2024
3B
1B
Justin
Butcher
Triton JC
Taft (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North
Taft (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 195LBSR/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
80.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/23
12
Rot. Acc (max)
6/07/22
20
Hard Hit %
8/08/23
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/13/21
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/23
329
Distance (max)
2/12/23
78
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
7.57
60
2/12/23
4.2
30-yd
8/08/23
1.83
10-yd
8/08/23
18
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
85
INF Velo
2/18/23
78
OF Velo
3/13/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
2/13/22
79 - 81
Velo Range
2/13/22
2063
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Curveball
70 - 72
Velo Range
2/13/22
2234
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Positional Tools
2023
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)
7.57
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.61
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.96
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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
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).
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
216
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.2
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
327
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
216
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.7
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
260
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
142
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.1
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 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
74.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Open
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.2
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.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.2
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.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
80.4
Bat Speed (max)
74.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Open
Jun 7, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
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).
2063
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.
25.9
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).
70.9
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).
2234
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).
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.7
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,136
Spin Rate (max)
2,063
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 71.5
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,349
Spin Rate (max)
2,234
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
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
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.61
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.57
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
1.55
RSi (max)
1.55
RSi (avg)
1,599
Jump Power (max)
18.2
Jump Height (max)
18.1
Jump Height (avg)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.25
30-yd
7.68
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
7.8
Run Speed (avg)
1.52
RSi (max)
1.52
RSi (avg)
1,599
Jump Power (max)
18.6
Jump Height (max)
18.2
Jump Height (avg)
Underclass Open
Jun 7, 2022
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.31
30-yd
7.77
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
1.67
RSi (max)
1.67
RSi (avg)
1,594
Jump Power (max)
18.9
Jump Height (max)
19.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
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.
73.35
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.
61.35
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Chicago Preseason ID: Preview Story - Feb 15, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2024 Infielder Analysis - Oct 20, 2023
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 3, 2023
- Chicago Preseason ID: Position Player Analysis - Apr 24, 2023
- Chicago Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 22, 2023
- Underclass Open: Position Player Analysis - Aug 31, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 12, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 11, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Feb 18, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason I.D.: Outfield Analysis - May 18, 2021
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
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Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, leg lift trigger into forward move. Easy and fluid swing, flat path, natural power to the pull-side.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Long arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.
One of the louder bats in attendance was CIF Justin Butcher (Taft, 2024). Listed at 6-foot, 195-pounds, Butcher has a strong and durable frame with evenly proportioned strength throughout. The right-handed hitter works with a fluid rhythm at the plate, working with strong hands and an uphill path through the zone, remaining on the barrel with authority to his pull side throughout his round. On the infield, he has steady and reliable actions, reaching up to 85 mph across the diamond.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Large frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, slight knee knock into medium stride. Strong hands with a fluid rhythm at the plate, uphill path, on the barrel with authority to pull-side.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Plays with life and carry from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, secures into the body.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong lower-half, present strength throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Short path, flashed strong hands, occasional lifted contact to the pull-side.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Loose and clean arm action, operates from a 3/4 slot. Throws played with life across the diamond.
Defense: Smooth hands, works with a two-hand gather out front. Secures into the body with a clean exchange.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Tall setup, bat wraps at load, high leg kick trigger. Long, slightly uphill path to contact. Aggressive out of load, hard to the pull-side when synced up.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 MPH. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Low posture with a narrow base, attacks the baseball, two-hand gather out front of body. Feel for the bag with clean feet on double play feeds.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 59.84 Edge Score
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Balanced setup, weight on back knee, slightly closed, short/repeatable stride, quiet load. Short quick, gap to gap approach, slightly uphill, some bat speed present.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 MPH. 327' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph .Loose arm action, short, over high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Some feel, quick feet, quick hands.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 61.35 Edge Score
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Repeatable, tall and fall delivery. Lands on line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81.1, 78.8-80.7 mph. Plays straight. T2136, 2062 average rpm.
CB: 70.2-71.5 mph. 10/4 shape. Tight, lateral action at times. Some depth. T2348, 2233 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet pre-pitch actions. Short, uphill path. Elevates the baseball. Pull-side tendency.
Power: 87.7 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Sure-handed. Clean exchange.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 220-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, toe tap, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short, direct swing, stays inside the ball, gap-to-gap approach, line drives.
Power: 92.38 max exit velocity, averaged 76.06 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Sets up behind the baseball, clean exchange, plays with proper direction.
Run: 7.96 runner in the 60.