21.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/03/24
CLASS OF 2024
2B
John
O'Brien
Joliet Catholic Academy (HS) • IL
5' 6" • 168LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
5' 6" • 168LBSR/R • 18yr 2mo
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/03/24
18.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/03/24
-
Hard Hit %
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/03/24
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/03/24
282
Distance (max)
2/03/24
20
Sweet Spot %
2/03/24
7.22
60
2/03/24
4.01
30-yd
2/03/24
1.76
10-yd
2/03/24
19.1
Run speed (max)
2/03/24
76
INF Velo
2/03/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.22
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.
12.6
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
124
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.4
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.
Southwest Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
124
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
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.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.4
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.
Southwest Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
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.
4.01
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.22
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.
Visual Edge
2024
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.
52.38
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Physical
2024
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.
Uncommitted. Compact, athletic frame, listed at 5-foot-7, 168-pounds with round shoulders. Started at second base and hit double-leadoff for the Hillmen. The right-handed hitter peppered the right side of the field, staying through the ball and seeing it deep while keeping his hands inside the ball, finishing the day 2-for-3 with a run scored. Impressed on the infield with athletic actions and steady hands, feel for the position with a clean double-play turn. High-motor uncommitted prospect. Moves well out of the box, recording a 4.80 on a turn to first base.
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-7, 170-pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, no load, minimal stride. Direct, quiet swing, hands work on top of the baseball, repeatable and whole field approach. 67.4 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, quick arm, side arm path.
Defense: Active feet, plays from the ground up, quick glove-to-hand release at times.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.