23.2
Hand Speed (max)
8/02/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
James
Dempsey
Forest Hills Eastern High School (HS) • MI
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Michigan Elite Select 18u
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Michigan Elite Select 18u
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
82.4
Bat Speed (max)
8/02/23
19
Rot. Acc (max)
8/02/23
38
Hard Hit %
3/02/24
98.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/18/24
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/18/24
332
Distance (max)
6/18/24
63
Sweet Spot %
3/02/24
6.88
60
3/02/24
3.82
30-yd
3/02/24
1.61
10-yd
3/02/24
20.1
Run speed (max)
3/02/24
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
3/02/24
1.95 - 2.05
Pop Time
8/02/23
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
7/18/24
74 - 77
Velo Range
7/18/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
70 - 71
Velo Range
7/18/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
61 - 63
Velo Range
7/18/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
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)
6.89
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
14.3
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.06
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
332
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.0
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).
87.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
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.
18.4
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.
2024 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Class of 2025-2026 (Invite Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
98.8
Exit Velocity (max)
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2024 Western Michigan Preseason ID II
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
88.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
72.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Diamonds 2.26.23
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
192
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.1
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.
23.2
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.
82.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.7
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.
2024 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Class of 2025-2026 (Invite Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
79.4
Bat Speed (max)
76.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Western Michigan Preseason ID II
Mar 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
82.4
Bat Speed (max)
75.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Diamonds 2.26.23
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.61
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.82
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.88
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.01
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2024 Western Michigan Preseason ID II
Mar 2, 2024
Swift
1.61
10-yd
3.82
30-yd
6.88
60-yd
20.1
Run speed (max)
1.90
RSi (max)
29.7
Jump Height (max)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Western Michigan Preseason ID II Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 4, 2024
- 2024 Western Michigan Preseason ID II Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 4, 2024
- Results From 2024 Western Michigan Preseason ID II - Mar 4, 2024
- 2024 Western Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2024
- 2024 Western Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2024
- Results From 2024 Western Michigan Preseason ID - Feb 12, 2024
- 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Aug 4, 2023
- 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Aug 4, 2023
- Results From 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase - Aug 3, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Diamonds - Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Diamonds Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 28, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Diamonds Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 28, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Diamonds - Feb 27, 2023
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James Dempsey: C, (2025) Forest Hills Eastern, MI. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. (75.9 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 76 mph; showed a clean transfer, consistent feet, and consistent hands. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.95-2.05. Average flexibility and staggered setup. (Max spin ; Avg ).
James Dempsey: C, (2025) Forest Hills Eastern, MI. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. (67.2 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Began in an active crouched stance with a controlled active load, then used a long stride. Had flashed quick bat speed, short loose swing plane and high finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 69 mph; had aggressive developing footwork, a twitchy developing transfer, and raw twitchy hands. had a pop time of 2.03-2.06. Wide flexible setup with average flexibility. (Max spin ; Avg ).