21.3
Hand Speed (max)
10/15/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
John
Taft
Billerica Memorial HS (HS) • MA
5' 11" • 160LBS
L/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: Kings Elite National Team
5' 11" • 160LBS
L/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: Kings Elite National Team
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
10/15/23
11.2
Rot. Acc (max)
10/15/23
-
Hard Hit %
83
Exit Velocity (max)
10/15/23
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/15/23
271
Distance (max)
10/15/23
20
Sweet Spot %
10/15/23
7.47
60
10/15/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
10/15/23
2.13 - 2.20
Pop Time
10/15/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.47
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
11.1
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
271
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.6
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.
2023 Massachusetts Fall Prospect Showcase II
Oct 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.0
Exit Velocity (max)
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.7
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.
2023 Massachusetts Fall Prospect Showcase II
Oct 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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John Taft: C/OF, (2026) Billerica Memorial HS, MA. 5-foot-11, 160-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and athletic at the plate, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 83 mph. (65.7 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 73 mph during throw downs; has soft hands, a natural lengthy transfer, and developing athletic feet. had consistent pop times of 2.13-2.20. Had consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.47.