17.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/22/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
1B
Talon
Thompson
Routt Catholic (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 150LBS
L/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Springfield West
6' 0" • 150LBS
L/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Springfield West
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/22/23
10.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/22/23
-
Hard Hit %
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/23
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/16/22
259
Distance (max)
10/16/22
88
Sweet Spot %
2/22/23
7.29
60
2/22/23
4.05
30-yd
2/22/23
1.76
10-yd
2/22/23
18.9
Run speed (max)
2/22/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
2/22/23
2.20 - 2.34
Pop Time
2/22/23
Positional Tools
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)
7.29
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.20 - 2.34
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.
11.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.35 - 2.43
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.
10.2
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
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).
77.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
148
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.2
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
68.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.4
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.0
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.
16.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
15.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.2
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.1
Hand Speed (max)
16.1
Hand Speed (avg)
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
58.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
16.6
Hand Speed (max)
15.5
Hand Speed (avg)
60.9
Bat Speed (max)
57.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.29
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.29
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
1.76
RSi (max)
1.76
RSi (avg)
978
Jump Power (max)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.56
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
1,262
Jump Power (max)
28.2
Jump Height (max)
28.0
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.
64.45
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.
67.45
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INF Luke Martin (Mt. Pulaski), INF Drew Phelps (Moline) and C Talon Thompson (Routt Catholic) are a trio of 2026 bats to keep tabs on as they progress through high school. Martin especially has added strength throughout his frame since our last look and the ball was jumping off the barrel throughout hsi round of BP. Martin has strong hands and swings with controlled aggression with his hardest ball leaving the bat at 90.6 mph and a furthest batted ball of 305’.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. long limbs. Slim
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and long stride. Fluid swing, controlled aggression, uphill path, loose athletic hands and lifted approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Arm stabs at draw, operates with short action. Works into a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.20-2.34 pop times. Dependable glove with a clean transfer. Remains low through his release, feet replace one another.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, crouched base, more weight on the back knee, minimal hand load. Long and uphill bat path.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short to the ear, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.35-2.43 pop times. Steady receiver of the baseball, clean/deliberate transfer, feet work in-line with second on throws.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.