22.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/26/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
LHP
Blake
James
Rye Country Day School (HS) • NY
6' 1" • 186.1LBS
L/L • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: East Coast Elite
6' 1" • 186.1LBSL/L • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: East Coast Elite
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/26/23
15
Rot. Acc (max)
7/13/22
-
Hard Hit %
95.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/16/22
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/26/23
354
Distance (max)
6/26/23
67
Sweet Spot %
6/26/23
7.05
60
6/26/23
3.89
30-yd
6/26/23
1.68
10-yd
6/26/23
19.5
Run speed (max)
6/26/23
71
INF Velo
7/13/22
81
OF Velo
6/26/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
6/26/23
79.5 - 81.3
Velo Range
6/26/23
2166
Spin Rate (avg)
6/26/23
Slider
72.1 - 75.4
Velo Range
6/26/23
2191
Spin Rate (avg)
6/26/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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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).
81.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
354
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
196
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.5
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).
95.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
349
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.9
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 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Last Chance Open: Downstate
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
273
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Summer Open: Downstate
Jul 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.9
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.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.4
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 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Last Chance Open: Downstate
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Summer Open: Downstate
Jul 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
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).
82.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
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).
2166
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.
26.9
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
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).
2191
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).
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
79.5 - 81.3
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,313
Spin Rate (max)
2,166
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
75.5
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 75.4
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,227
Spin Rate (max)
2,191
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.05
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.
2022 Last Chance Open: Downstate
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.18
30-yd
7.63
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
2.34
RSi (max)
2.34
RSi (avg)
1,606
Jump Power (max)
26.8
Jump Height (max)
26.1
Jump Height (avg)
2022 Summer Open: Downstate
Jul 13, 2022
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.27
30-yd
7.82
60-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
0.97
RSi (max)
0.97
RSi (avg)
1,513
Jump Power (max)
25.0
Jump Height (max)
23.7
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
72.12
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.
62.33
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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.
Physical: 6-1, 190 pounds; Athletic, slight build. 7.05 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a short swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 92 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while being aggressive. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 81 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 79-82 MPH; arm side run. SL: 72-75 MPH; short action.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 180 pounds; Sturdy, lean build. 7.63 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 96 MPH via Trackman. Flashes of serious power potential with a max distance of 349ft. High launch angle swing works well off his plus exit velo.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 78 MPH. Kept his feet active and worked through the baseball.
Physical: L/L, 6-foot-1 pounds; Athletic build. 7.82 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are off to the side with a seamless transfer. Long arm swing from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 71 MPH. OF - 72 MPH. 1B: Balanced set up with choppy footwork while playing low to the ground.