21.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/23/21
CLASS OF 2022
C
OF
Justin
Richards
King's College (PA)
Hanover Area (HS) • PA
5' 9" • 195LBS
R/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Northeast Expos
Hanover Area (HS) • PA
5' 9" • 195LBS
R/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Northeast Expos
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/23/21
11.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/23/21
30
Hard Hit %
2/23/21
94.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/16/21
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/23/21
319
Distance (max)
10/12/20
85
Sweet Spot %
10/12/20
7.49
60
10/16/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
74
OF Velo
10/12/20
69
C Velo
10/12/20
2.00 - 2.19
Pop Time
10/16/21
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
7/15/21
76 - 78
Velo Range
7/15/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
66 - 67
Velo Range
7/15/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.49
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.62
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.7
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.31 - 2.39
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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
2021 Northeast Expos Scout Day (Fall)
Oct 16, 2021
Position
7.49
60-yard
2.00 - 2.19
Pop Time
68
OF Velo
67
C Velo
95
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Last Chance Showcase (2021-2024)
Oct 12, 2020
Position
7.79
60-yard
2.35 - 2.37
Pop Time
74
OF Velo
69
C Velo
89
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.9
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
231
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.3
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.
2021 Northeast Expos Scout Day (Fall)
Oct 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 East Coast Sandhogs/Northeast Expos Scout Day (Winter)
Feb 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Last Chance Showcase (2021-2024)
Oct 12, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.9
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.
2021 Northeast Expos Scout Day (Fall)
Oct 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 East Coast Sandhogs/Northeast Expos Scout Day (Winter)
Feb 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Last Chance Showcase (2021-2024)
Oct 12, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
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Physical: Durable, athletic 5-foot-9, 180-pound frame with a feel for a strong lower half. 7.79 runner in the 60-yard dash. Offensively: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stance as the hands started flat above the shoulder with controlled rhythm preload. Utilized a quick leg lift stride in order to initiate the hands into the hitting zone through a fluid, flat path. Turned the bat head around early in the swing path to match pitch-plane and stayed through the hitting zone for an extended period of time generating noticeable gap to gap pop during his batting practice round. Hit into a stiff front side with a solid lower half allowing for a 54% line drive rate per Trackman Baseball / recorded a peak bat-exit velocity of 89 mph and had a top batted ball distance of 319 feet. Defensively: The primary backstop demonstrated a narrow crouch with a soft glove hand while receiving. Pop times ranged from 2.35-2.37 while getting out and around with the footwork, average transfers, high ¾ arm-slot on the release with accuracy on the bag / quick, moderate arm circle. Buried the baseball on blocks creating downward chest angles back over the plate in order for recovery ability. C - 69 mph …. The outfielder showcased rhythm in the approach using a soft glove hand loosely out over the left foot, could range to the glove hand side and read the ball in the air well with a quick first step. Accurate, high ¾ slot on throws towards the plate with repeatability in the mechanics. OF - 74 mph
Physical: 5-foot-8, 180-pounds. Athletic, strong build. 7.62 runner in the 60; 4.7 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Balanced stance, slightly bent knees, bat sits on shoulder until load action, simple movement starting with lift and place foot action Strong powerful level swings, hands out in front getting the barrel to the ball. Power pull, solid contact middle. 87 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: 2.31-2.39 pop times. Balanced setup with a clean exchange as he gains ground towards 2B; arm stroke is short with a high 3/4 arm slot. C - 67 MPH