23
Hand Speed (max)
6/05/23
CLASS OF 2024
OF
Joshua
James
Wabash Valley JC
Mt Vernon (HS) • IN
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects
Mt Vernon (HS) • IN
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/06/22
23.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/06/22
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/05/23
312
Distance (max)
3/06/22
83
Sweet Spot %
1/10/21
6.69
60
6/05/23
-
30-yd
1.7
10-yd
6/05/23
20.5
Run speed (max)
6/05/23
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
3/04/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
3/06/22
77.9 - 80.3
Velo Range
3/06/22
1743
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Curveball
66.1 - 67.6
Velo Range
3/06/22
1958
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Slider
65.5 - 69
Velo Range
3/06/22
1886
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
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)
6.69
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.79
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.45
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
10.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.08
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
11.2
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).
89.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
225
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.4
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).
74.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.4
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).
79.7
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).
217
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
156
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.9
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.
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
219
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
73.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
79.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
217
Distance (max)
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.
23.0
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.
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.9
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.
23.0
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.
69.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.9
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.
22.2
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.
63.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.6
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.
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.3
Bat Speed (max)
59.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
60.6
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).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
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).
1743
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.
22.0
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).
66.9
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).
1958
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.2
Slider
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).
1886
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.0
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 80.3
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,826
Spin Rate (max)
1,743
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.6
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 67.6
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,999
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
69.0
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 69.0
Velo Range
1,962
Spin Rate (max)
1,886
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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.
1.70
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.69
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Swift
1.69
10-yd
3.82
30-yd
6.87
60-yd
20.1
Run speed (max)
1.78
RSi (max)
1.78
RSi (avg)
1,661
Jump Power (max)
29.9
Jump Height (max)
29.9
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph.
ATH: 6.69 runner in the 60. 1.70 in the 10 yard split.
Position Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic stance. Simple stride with a small upper body load. Short, level swing
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-89 mph. Long, loose, and clean arm
Defense: Athletic feet that move downhill. Soft hands and a quick exchange. Best tool is his ability to go get the ball in CF
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60.
Joshua James, Warren Central, 2024, IN
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pound lean projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Began in an open stance with an active handsy load, then used a short controlled stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 75.8 mph. 67.5 mph bat speed average. 21.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, lengthy exchange. Athletic.
Arm: 87 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 6.86 (60-yard).
Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, moderate arm action. Lands closed.
FB: 78-80 T 81 mph. (Max spin 1825; Avg 1743).
CB: 66-68 mph. Slurvey action. (Max spin 1999; Avg 1958).
SL: Some tight action. (Max spin 1961; Avg 1885).
Joshua James, Warren Central, 2024, IN
Position: OF/OF
Body: 6-foot, 140-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Begins in an open stance with an active handsy load, then uses a long stride. Developing bat speed. Back foot finish, short swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 73.1 mph. 59.2 mph bat speed average. 20.9 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Confident. Laterally, his movements were quick.
Arm: 87 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 6.79 (60-yard).
Joshua James, Warren Central, 2024, IN
Position: OF/OF
Body: 6-foot, 140-pound slim frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in an active stance with an arm bar small load, then uses a small leg kick. Average bat speed. Back foot finish, inside-out swing. Base hit approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Confident. Movements laterally were quick.
Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.45