24.1
Hand Speed (max)
8/17/21
CLASS OF 2022
OF
OF
Jacob
Palhares
Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Peabody Veterans Memorial (HS) • MA
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/L • 21yr
Travel Team: Canes Northeast
Peabody Veterans Memorial (HS) • MA
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/L • 21yr
Travel Team: Canes Northeast
Rankings
2022 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
8/17/21
23.2
Rot. Acc (max)
8/17/21
13
Hard Hit %
8/17/21
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
8/17/21
82
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/17/21
311
Distance (max)
8/17/21
53
Sweet Spot %
8/17/21
6.94
60
8/17/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
72
OF Velo
8/17/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
6.94
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
13.1
Hitting
2021
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).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
311
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
168
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.1
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.
2021 MA/NH Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.6
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.
2021 MA/NH Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
74.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
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Jacob Palhares: OF, (2022) Peabody Veterans Memorial, MA. 6-foot-1, 185-pound athletic lean build. Above average projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 91 mph. (74.62 mph bat speed average). (23.00 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small handsy load, then uses a small stride. Has developing above average bat speed, flat loose swing plane and level finish. He created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Athletic capable from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 72 mph; showed athletic developing feet, soft developing hands, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Used a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.94.
Scout Evaluation
Jacob Palhares, Peabody Veterans Memorial, 2022, MA
Position: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound athletic lean build.
Hit: (RHH) Above average projectable. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small handsy load, then uses a small stride. Developing above average bat speed. Level finish, flat loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 82.00 mph. 74.62 mph bat speed average. 23.00 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft developing hands, athletic developing footwork, clean exchange. Athletic capable. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 72 mph outfield velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.94 (60-yard).