85
Velocity (max)
7/01/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
SS
Joshua
Smith
Forest Hills Central (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Travel Team: West michigan Warriors
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Travel Team: West michigan Warriors
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 85
Velo Range
7/01/21
2276
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
Changeup
74 - 76
Velo Range
1/30/21
1787
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/21
Curveball
76 - 78
Velo Range
7/01/21
2087
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
Slider
74 - 75
Velo Range
6/29/21
2258
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
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).
2156
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.
26.4
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).
70.7
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).
2018
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Changeup
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).
1787
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Slider
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).
2026
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.3
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.9
Velo Range
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,248
Spin Rate (max)
2,135
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.7
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 71.7
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,052
Spin Rate (max)
1,984
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 84.4
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,476
Spin Rate (max)
2,269
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.2
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 71.2
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,101
Spin Rate (max)
2,087
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.6
Velocity (max)
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,258
Spin Rate (max)
2,258
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
82.7 - 83.6
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,074
Spin Rate (max)
2,022
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.5
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.4
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,958
Spin Rate (max)
1,910
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.7
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 75.7
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,790
Spin Rate (max)
1,787
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
2021 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.9
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2021 Western Michigan Prospect Games - Jul 14, 2021
- Results From 2021 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games - Jun 30, 2021
- Results From 2021 Western Michigan Preseason All-State - Feb 1, 2021
- Scout Day: West Michigan Warriors - Complete Evaluations - Mar 19, 2018
- 2018 Scout Day: West Michigan Warriors - Top Performers - Feb 22, 2018
- Results from Michigan's 2018 Scout Day: Western Michigan Warriors - Feb 20, 2018
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Player Spotlight
Joshua Smith: RHP/SS, (2022) Forest Hills Central, MI. 5-foot-10, 175-pound. On the mound, threw his fastball 82-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph. Curveball (69-71 mph), slider (74-75 mph).
Scout Evaluation
Joshua Smith, Forest Hills Central, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pound.
FB: T85. 82-84 mph. (Max spin 2475; Avg 2269).
CB: 69-71 mph. (Max spin 2100; Avg 2086).
SL: 74-75 mph. (Max spin 2258; Avg 2258).