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Hand Speed (max)
6/06/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
RHP
James
Blackwood
Oxford (HS) • MS
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: EBC 16u - Taylor
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: EBC 16u - Taylor
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/06/23
9.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/18/24
-
Hard Hit %
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/06/23
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/14/23
328
Distance (max)
6/06/23
75
Sweet Spot %
6/06/23
7.08
60
6/06/23
3.93
30-yd
6/06/23
1.73
10-yd
6/06/23
19.5
Run speed (max)
6/06/23
85
INF Velo
6/06/23
93
OF Velo
6/06/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
6/18/24
77 - 82
Velo Range
6/18/24
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24
Curveball
67 - 68
Velo Range
6/18/24
2423
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.08
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
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.
13.5
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).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.2
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).
95.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
328
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.2
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.
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hattiesburg Open
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.9
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.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.3
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.
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
72.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Hattiesburg Open
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
74.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
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).
1923
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.
24.2
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).
67.1
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).
2423
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).
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 81.5
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,116
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.8
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 67.7
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,529
Spin Rate (max)
2,423
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.28
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.08
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.
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.10
30-yd
7.30
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
1.32
RSi (max)
24.4
Jump Height (max)
18.5
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
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.
73.24
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.
66.55
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Physical
2024
2023
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.
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.
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Proportinal build, can add plenty of strength.
Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance. Hands set high. Solid extension through contact with juice to the pullside. Slight tilt in the bat path. Solid bat speed. 72.3 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.3 mph. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Long arm strike, high 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: Aggressive getting to the ball in front.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.40 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Projectable frame
Arm Action: RH
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.93 10 and 30 yard splits.
James Blackwood, Oxford (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with slightly higher hand set. Aggressive load and stride. Attacks the baseball out front with a level bat path for a line drive approach. Works middle to pull side. 74 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 95 mph. 328' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. OF-93 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Advanced look in the outfield. Good footwork. Approaches ground balls well as he fields out front to glove side for a strong throw home. Solid footwork in the infield. Good glovework with quick hands on throws to 1st.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 66.55 Edge Score