21.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
RHP
James
Bowling
Miami Valley Christian Academy (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor OHV
6' 2" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor OHV
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
56.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/23
18.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
10/29/23
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/29/23
238
Distance (max)
2/18/23
57
Sweet Spot %
10/29/23
7.65
60
10/29/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
10/29/23
1.97 - 2.05
Pop Time
10/29/23
Fastball
76.6
Velocity (max)
2/18/23
75.9 - 76.6
Velo Range
2/18/23
2025
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Changeup
66.7 - 66.8
Velo Range
2/18/23
1407
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Curveball
62.5 - 63.6
Velo Range
2/18/23
2071
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Positional Tools
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)
7.65
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.08
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.7
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
238
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
116
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.7
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.
2023 Southern Ohio Data Day
Oct 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
115
Distance (avg)
221
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Ohio Heat 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.3
Exit Velocity (max)
71.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
238
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
56.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
53.2
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.
Scout Day: Ohio Heat 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
56.6
Bat Speed (max)
53.2
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).
76.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
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).
2025
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.
26.6
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).
63.2
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).
2071
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).
66.8
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).
1407
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).
Scout Day: Ohio Heat 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
76.6
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 76.6
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,061
Spin Rate (max)
2,025
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
63.6
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 63.6
Velo Range
60.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,098
Spin Rate (max)
2,071
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
66.8
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 66.8
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,518
Spin Rate (max)
1,407
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Pitching Velos
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James Bowling: C/RHP, (2026) Miami Valley Christian Academy, OH. 6-foot, 142-pound. (53.2 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic quiet stance with a tight load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is developing, displays a level swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 68 mph; had sure hands, consistent footwork, and a natural transfer. consistently had pop times of 2.02-2.08. Clean setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2060; Avg 2025). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2098; Avg 2070).