18.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
CLASS OF 2025
SS
2B
James
Hillis
Auburn (HS) • MA
5' 10" • 160LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Jr Woo Sox
5' 10" • 160LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Jr Woo Sox
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2025 National
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Best Of Stats
57.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/22
10
Rot. Acc (max)
4/20/21
-
Hard Hit %
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
3/09/24
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/09/24
297
Distance (max)
3/09/24
50
Sweet Spot %
4/20/21
7.74
60
3/09/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
3/09/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
68
Velocity (max)
2/26/22
67 - 68
Velo Range
2/26/22
1719
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
Curveball
56.2 - 58.2
Velo Range
2/26/22
1513
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
Positional Tools
2024
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)
7.74
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
11.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.98
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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.
9.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
9.00
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.0
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.
7.7
Hitting
2024
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
297
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.
18.9
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
144
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
54
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
3.8
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).
69.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
56.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
99
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.8
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.
Scout Day: WooSox 3.9.24
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Woo Sox 2.26.22
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
72.6
Exit Velocity (max)
62.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
54
Distance (avg)
144
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Jr WooSox 4.18.21
Apr 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
69.0
Exit Velocity (max)
56.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
99
Distance (avg)
152
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
57.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
53.1
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.
16.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
50.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
49.7
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.
Scout Day: Woo Sox 2.26.22
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
57.9
Bat Speed (max)
53.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Jr WooSox 4.18.21
Apr 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
16.8
Hand Speed (max)
16.0
Hand Speed (avg)
50.5
Bat Speed (max)
49.7
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).
67.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.4
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).
1719
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.
25.5
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).
57.2
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).
1513
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).
Scout Day: Woo Sox 2.26.22
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
67.9
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 67.9
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,766
Spin Rate (max)
1,719
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
58.2
Velocity (max)
56.2 - 58.2
Velo Range
59.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,735
Spin Rate (max)
1,513
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.0
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James Hillis: SS/2B, (2025) Auburn High, MA. 5-foot-7, 130-pound slim build. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 73 mph. (53.1 mph bat speed average). (17.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Has developing bat speed, loose flat swing plane and level finish. Barreled up a couple of balls with loud contact. Base hit approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 66 mph; showed developing feet, soft developing hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.98. Capable on the mound, had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher. Showed a consistent balance point. Lands closed. Produced a fastball that came in at 67-68 mph; had slight running action and arm side command. (Max spin 1766; Avg 1719). Showed sweeping action and glove side around the zone control on his curveball (55-57). (Max spin 1735; Avg 1512).
Scout Evaluation
James Hillis, Auburn High, 2025, MA
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-7, 130-pound slim build.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick. Developing bat speed. Level finish, loose flat swing. Base hit approach.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity, average 62.3 mph. 53.1 mph bat speed average. 17.2 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft developing hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Capable. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 66 mph infield velocity. High ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.98 (60-yard).
Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, consistent arm action. Consistent balance point, lands closed.
FB: T68. 67-68 mph. (Max spin 1766; Avg 1719). Arm side accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 55-57 mph. Glove side around the zone control, sweeping action. (Max spin 1735; Avg 1512).
James Hillis: SS, (2025) out of Auburn, MA. 5-foot-3, 120-pound infield prospect. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 70 MPH. His initial setup consists of a crouched, wide stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A short stride starts a swing that takes a flat path through contact. In the infield, Hillis was 58 MPH on his throws across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls, he showed smooth feet, sure hands, and a clean exchange. During the event, he also recorded a 60 time of 9.0.