The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.74
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.01
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.19
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
Athletic, projectable 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame. The right-handed hitter sets up in a tall, balanced stance using a small leg load and stride to start his swing. Has a slight uphill bat path through the zone, with feel for the barrel and a gap-to-gap approach. Creates above average bat speed and had plenty of loud contact during BP, spraying balls to all fields during BP. Registered a bat-exit velocity of 82 mph. Above average runner, clocking a 6.74 60-yard dash. In the outfield, has active aggressive footwork with sure hands to field. Solid defender with good routes to the ball. Made accurate 84 mph throws from a quick over-the-top arm slot. One of the top uncommitted outfielders in the Kansas 2021 class.
6/23/20
Joshua Holmes: OF/3B, (2021) Shawnee Mission West, KS. 6-foot, 160-pound slim frame. In the box, Holmes had an exit velocity of 86 mph. Starts in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a controlled stride to initiate his swing. Bat speed is above average, exhibits short swing plane and a back foot finish. Found lots of barrels through his rounds. Line drive approach. Solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 84 mph; has a clean exchange, sure hands and quick feet. Showed an-over-the-top slot and a quick arm action. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.77.
2/29/20
Joshua Holmes, Shawnee Mission West (KS), 2021 Positional Profile: OF Body: 6-foot-0, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic build; more projection to come. Defense: pop times. Active feet, attacks the baseball, athletic actions in the field. Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, slight leg lift trigger, long stride to even, some rhythm throughout. Level path to contact, line drive oriented approach. Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. Quick motor, easily reaches peak speed.
9/28/19
Holmes is as 5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and middle infielder in Kansas’ 2021 class. He ran a 7.01 second 60 and 4.19 home-to-first. At the plate, posted an exit velocity of 91 mph, starts with an open stance, leg lift into load, short and in line stride, smooth load with hands, short and compact swing, during batting practice Holmes showed contact to the middle of the field and his pull side. In the outfield, aggressive to the baseball, fluid footwork, clean transfers, arm plays, high three-quarter release, positional velo of 83 mph, mostly accurate throws. On the infield, Holmes shows some athletic movements, quick transfer to throw, three-quarter release, momentum towards target, positional velo of 70 mph, accurate throws.
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Athletic, projectable 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame. The right-handed hitter sets up in a tall, balanced stance using a small leg load and stride to start his swing. Has a slight uphill bat path through the zone, with feel for the barrel and a gap-to-gap approach. Creates above average bat speed and had plenty of loud contact during BP, spraying balls to all fields during BP. Registered a bat-exit velocity of 82 mph. Above average runner, clocking a 6.74 60-yard dash. In the outfield, has active aggressive footwork with sure hands to field. Solid defender with good routes to the ball. Made accurate 84 mph throws from a quick over-the-top arm slot. One of the top uncommitted outfielders in the Kansas 2021 class.
Joshua Holmes: OF/3B, (2021) Shawnee Mission West, KS. 6-foot, 160-pound slim frame. In the box, Holmes had an exit velocity of 86 mph. Starts in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a controlled stride to initiate his swing. Bat speed is above average, exhibits short swing plane and a back foot finish. Found lots of barrels through his rounds. Line drive approach. Solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 84 mph; has a clean exchange, sure hands and quick feet. Showed an-over-the-top slot and a quick arm action. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.77.
Joshua Holmes, Shawnee Mission West (KS), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-0, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic build; more projection to come.
Defense: pop times. Active feet, attacks the baseball, athletic actions in the field.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, slight leg lift trigger, long stride to even, some rhythm throughout. Level path to contact, line drive oriented approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60. Quick motor, easily reaches peak speed.
Holmes is as 5-foot-11, 155-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder and middle infielder in Kansas’ 2021 class. He ran a 7.01 second 60 and 4.19 home-to-first. At the plate, posted an exit velocity of 91 mph, starts with an open stance, leg lift into load, short and in line stride, smooth load with hands, short and compact swing, during batting practice Holmes showed contact to the middle of the field and his pull side. In the outfield, aggressive to the baseball, fluid footwork, clean transfers, arm plays, high three-quarter release, positional velo of 83 mph, mostly accurate throws. On the infield, Holmes shows some athletic movements, quick transfer to throw, three-quarter release, momentum towards target, positional velo of 70 mph, accurate throws.