23.4
Hand Speed (max)
1/28/24
CLASS OF 2025
SS
2B
Josiah
Sems
Wichita Trinity (HS) • KS
5' 9" • 170LBS
R/L • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: 316 Diamond Kings
5' 9" • 170LBS
R/L • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: 316 Diamond Kings
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
1/28/24
16.6
Rot. Acc (max)
1/28/24
13
Hard Hit %
1/28/24
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
1/28/24
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/28/24
323
Distance (max)
1/28/24
75
Sweet Spot %
1/28/24
6.95
60
1/28/24
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
86
INF Velo
1/28/24
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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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)
6.95
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
13.1
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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).
91.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
209
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.0
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).
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
164
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.7
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.
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
A's Scout Day
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
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.
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
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.
23.0
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).
64.7
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).
A's Scout Day
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
IVB (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
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.
Visual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
70.49
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Josiah Sems, Trinity Academy (KS), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Quick twitch, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, shoulder-width setup. Simple, repeatable leg kick and gather. Loads well into back hip. Short, direct path to contact. Quality bat speed, 69 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 323' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Quick, 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Smooth, athletic fielder. Works well around and through the ball. Soft hands. Comfortable on the move.
ATH: 6.95 runner in the 60. 27.60 max vertical.