18.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/29/21
CLASS OF 2024
C
3B
Joel
Botardo
Athens High School (HS) • MI
5' 8" • 148LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Canes Michigan
5' 8" • 148LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Canes Michigan
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/29/21
10.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/29/21
-
Hard Hit %
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/01/22
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/01/22
296
Distance (max)
10/01/22
89
Sweet Spot %
6/29/21
7.78
60
6/29/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
10/01/22
2.06 - 2.31
Pop Time
10/01/22
Positional Tools
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)
7.98
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.06 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
10.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.78
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.16 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
10.2
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.5
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).
79.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
171
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.7
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.
Canes Scout Weekend
Oct 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
71.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.5
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 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
18.6
Hand Speed (max)
16.8
Hand Speed (avg)
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Player Spotlight
Joel Botardo: C/2B, (2024) Troy Athens, MI. 5-foot-5, 145-pound. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 79 mph. (61.53 mph bat speed average). (16.81 mph hand speed average). Setup is comprised of a balanced stance and a toe tap. Level swing plane. Up the middle approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 68 mph; showed firm hands, consistent feet, and a clean exchange. recorded pop times of 2.16-2.28. Has staggered setup. Recorded a 60 time of 7.78 at the event. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Joel Botardo, Troy Athens, 2024, MI
Position: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-5, 145-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Above average. Setup was comprised of a balanced stance and a toe tap. Up the middle approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 71.00 mph. 61.53 mph bat speed average. 16.81 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.16-2.28 pop times. Firm hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Capable. Has staggered setup.
Arm: 68 mph catcher velocity.
Speed: 7.78 (60-yard).