82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
8/11/23
CLASS OF 2025
2B
RHP
James
Buffington
West Fargo Sheyenne (HS) • ND
5' 5" • 150LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: West Fargo Baseball
5' 5" • 150LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: West Fargo Baseball
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/13/22
276
Distance (max)
8/11/23
50
Sweet Spot %
8/13/22
7.85
60
8/11/23
4.32
30-yd
8/11/23
1.87
10-yd
8/11/23
17.4
Run speed (max)
8/11/23
77
INF Velo
8/11/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77.1
Velocity (max)
8/11/23
76.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
8/11/23
2087
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/23
Changeup
70.1 - 71.5
Velo Range
8/11/23
1673
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/23
Curveball
61.5 - 63.9
Velo Range
8/13/22
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
8/13/22
Slider
67 - 69
Velo Range
8/11/23
2178
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.85
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
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.
10.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.04
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
10.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
276
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
188
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.7
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
107
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.2
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.
PBR Summer ID- Fargo
Aug 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
70.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Summer ID- Fargo
Aug 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.3
Exit Velocity (max)
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
107
Distance (avg)
166
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
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).
2087
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.
27.2
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
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).
1673
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.8
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).
2178
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
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).
1863
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.
25.1
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).
62.8
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).
1923
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).
67.3
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).
1488
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR Summer ID- Fargo
Aug 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.1
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,137
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 %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.4
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 68.9
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,279
Spin Rate (max)
2,178
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.5
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 71.5
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,744
Spin Rate (max)
1,673
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR Summer ID- Fargo
Aug 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.7
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 75.5
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,913
Spin Rate (max)
1,863
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.9
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 63.9
Velo Range
58.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,049
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 %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.1
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 67.8
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,641
Spin Rate (max)
1,488
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.32
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.85
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-5, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Works from stretch, closed start, leg lift up and gets into back leg, leg swing to short stride down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high hand break to shoulders closed, length in inverted w, high horizontal elbow, high 3/4 slot
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Slight downhill with run T2137, 2087 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Bullet, 12/6ish T2279, 2178 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Firm, run/sink T1744, 1673 average rpm.
ATH: 7.85 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-5, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open with a high hand set Small leg lift with hand rhythm in load. Front foot lands closed. Hands work down to contact into a high finish. Mid/pull approach with mostly fly ball result
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 276' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.
Defense: Works around the ball, stays low and works low on approach and works under to release. Good clean glove and hands, makes routine play
ATH: 7.85 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-5, 140-pounds.
Defense: Works around the ball, stay low. Hands gather and average glove work.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance. Knee lift and load. Throws the hands top contact. Barrel works in/out of zone, top spin contact. Mid/pull approach, ground ball and line drive contact
Power: 80.3 max exit velocity, averaged 73.6 mph. 166’ max distance.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Hybrid start. Simple small steps and repeats. Higher balance position, short stride down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Stays short from hand break, horizontal elbow behind, ¾ release.
FB: T75.7, 73.1-75.5 mph. T1913, 1863 average rpm. Straight
CB: 61.5-63.9 mph. T2049, 1923 average rpm. 11/5 break, inconsistent
CH: 66.9-67.8 mph. T1641, 1488 average rpm. Straight, slight run