20.5
Hand Speed (max)
8/12/23
CLASS OF 2024
OF
2B
John
Ravela
Birmingham Groves (HS) • MI
5' 8" • 165LBS
L/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: USA Prime 18u Penn
5' 8" • 165LBS
L/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: USA Prime 18u Penn
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2024 National
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Best Of Stats
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
8/12/23
18.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
8/12/23
78
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/12/23
264
Distance (max)
8/12/23
57
Sweet Spot %
6/14/21
7.28
60
6/14/21
4.08
30-yd
8/12/23
1.76
10-yd
8/12/23
18.8
Run speed (max)
8/12/23
77
INF Velo
8/12/23
70
OF Velo
6/14/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2021
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
10.9
Hitting
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
264
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
131
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.2
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).
79.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
156
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.0
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.
2023 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
131
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Eastern Michigan TPG Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
79.0
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.1
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.
17.9
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.
61.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.8
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 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Eastern Michigan TPG Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
17.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
61.4
Bat Speed (max)
58.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.35
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Notes
News
- 2023 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Aug 14, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Unsigned Senior Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Aug 14, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games - Quick Hits - Aug 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games - Aug 14, 2023
- Results From 2021 Eastern Michigan TPG Trials - Jun 18, 2021
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John Ravela: 2B/OF, (2024) Birmingham Groves, MI. 5-foot-8, 165-pound. (61.1 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a crouched open stance with a high controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is average, exhibits a level swing plane and balanced finish. In his round he found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Opposite field approach. Smooth athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; had soft hands, athletic in control footwork, and a quick clean exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Player Spotlight
John Ravela: OF/3B, (2024) Birmingham Groves, MI. 5-foot-8, 150-pound. Solid at the plate, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. (58.83 mph bat speed average). (17.18 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open stance with a smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Has above average bat speed, simple uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up some balls with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. Confident in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 70 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Had a high ¾ slot with a longer arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.28 at the event. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
John Ravela, Birmingham Groves, 2024, MI
Position: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Began in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple uphill swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 74.55 mph. 58.83 mph bat speed average. 17.18 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Confident.
Arm: 70 mph outfield velocity. Longer arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.28 (60-yard).