17.4
Hand Speed (max)
1/15/23
CLASS OF 2024
2B
RHP
James
Bowman
Rutherford B Hayes High School (HS) • OH
5' 8" • 140LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Triple Crown Royals
5' 8" • 140LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Triple Crown Royals
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
56.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/15/23
12.8
Rot. Acc (max)
1/15/23
-
Hard Hit %
75.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/15/23
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/15/23
236
Distance (max)
1/15/23
40
Sweet Spot %
2/18/22
7.54
60
2/18/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
1/15/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
74
Velocity (max)
6/22/23
72 - 74
Velo Range
6/22/23
1670
Spin Rate (avg)
1/15/23
Changeup
65.2 - 66
Velo Range
1/15/23
1295
Spin Rate (avg)
1/15/23
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
6/22/23
1903
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/22
Slider
58 - 59
Velo Range
2/18/22
1878
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
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
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.
9.9
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).
75.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
236
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
121
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.4
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).
74.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
171
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
93
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.3
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.
Scout Day: Triple Crown Royals 1.15.23
Jan 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
75.8
Exit Velocity (max)
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
121
Distance (avg)
236
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Triple Crown Royals 2.18.22
Feb 18, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
74.6
Exit Velocity (max)
69.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
93
Distance (avg)
171
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
56.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
53.8
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: Triple Crown Royals 1.15.23
Jan 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.4
Hand Speed (max)
16.5
Hand Speed (avg)
56.3
Bat Speed (max)
53.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.7
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).
1670
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.
24.0
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).
60.8
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).
1809
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).
65.6
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).
1295
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.4
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).
1638
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.
25.0
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).
58.0
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).
1903
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).
63.4
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).
1226
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).
58.4
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).
1878
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).
Scout Day: Triple Crown Royals 1.15.23
Jan 15, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
70.9
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 70.6
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,808
Spin Rate (max)
1,670
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
64.4
Velocity (max)
58.4 - 63.2
Velo Range
57.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,065
Spin Rate (max)
1,809
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
66.0
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 66.0
Velo Range
62.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,388
Spin Rate (max)
1,295
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Triple Crown Royals 2.18.22
Feb 18, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
66.2
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 66.0
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,734
Spin Rate (max)
1,638
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
58.7
Velocity (max)
57.6 - 58.6
Velo Range
56.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,914
Spin Rate (max)
1,903
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
58.8
Velocity (max)
57.9 - 58.8
Velo Range
56.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,888
Spin Rate (max)
1,878
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.5
Velocity (max)
63.3 - 63.5
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,262
Spin Rate (max)
1,226
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Scout Day: Triple Crown Royals 2.18.22
Feb 18, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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James Bowman: 2B/RHP, (2024) Delaware Hayes, OH. 5-foot-8, 140-pound. (53.8 mph bat speed average). (16.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall open stance with a controlled rhythmic load, then used a small leg kick quick. Has efficient developing bat speed, flat level swing plane and level finish. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Smooth capable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 72 mph; has a clean fluid exchange, sure firm hands, and smooth consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with average developing movement laterally. Capable on the mound, showed consistent developing arm speed, he had a short compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. Displays even in line shoulders with an low balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Showed both sides of the plate control and tight running action with tight movement. (Max spin 1808; Avg 1669). Threw his 10/4 curveball with control around the zone and sweeping slurvey action. (Max spin 2064; Avg 1808). Had
James Bowman: RHP/SS, (2024) Delaware Hayes, OH. 5-foot-7, 135-pound. In the box, Bowman had a max exit velocity of 75 mph. Began in a quiet stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Has efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 71 mph; showed firm hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.54. On the mound, showed a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 65-66 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1733; Avg 1638). Had slight action on his 11/5 curveball (58-59). (Max spin 1913; Avg 1903). His changeup (63-64) has some action. Threw a 10/4 slider (58-59) with late action. (Max spin 1887; Avg 1877).