21
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
CLASS OF 2028
C
SS
James
Bacher
MADISON HIGH (HS) • VA
5' 10" • 157.2LBS
R/R • 15yr
Travel Team: Stars
5' 10" • 157.2LBSR/R • 15yr
Travel Team: Stars
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Best Of Stats
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
17.8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/24
-
Hard Hit %
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/25/24
79
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/25/24
290
Distance (max)
6/25/24
79
Sweet Spot %
3/03/24
7.5
60
6/25/24
4.06
30-yd
6/25/24
1.71
10-yd
6/25/24
17.9
Run speed (max)
6/25/24
77
INF Velo
6/25/24
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
6/25/24
1.98 - 2.06
Pop Time
6/25/24
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
7/25/24
75 - 78
Velo Range
7/25/24
1721
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Changeup
70.7 - 71
Velo Range
6/25/24
1142
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
Slider
63.7 - 67.2
Velo Range
6/25/24
1801
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.50
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.98 - 2.09
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
11.4
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Position
7.50
60-yard
1.98 - 2.06
Pop Time
77
INF Velo
73
C Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
290
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.0
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.
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC Rising Stars Showcase NOVA II
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.9
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.
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
60.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
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
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).
1709
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.
22.3
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).
70.9
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).
1142
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).
65.5
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).
1801
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).
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.9
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 77.5
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,867
Spin Rate (max)
1,721
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.0
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 77.3
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,798
Spin Rate (max)
1,703
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
67.7
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 67.2
Velo Range
62.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,819
Spin Rate (max)
1,801
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
71.0
Velocity (max)
70.7 - 71.0
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,177
Spin Rate (max)
1,142
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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)
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.06
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.50
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Visual Edge
2024
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.
60.67
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Junior Future Games: Virginia Bracket Play Quick Hits - Jul 29, 2024
- Junior Future Games: Team Virginia Game 2 Quick Hits - Jul 27, 2024
- Junior Future Games: Team Virginia Game 1 Quick Hits - Jul 26, 2024
- Junior Future Games: Team Virginia Workout Quick Hits - Jul 25, 2024
- Top Prospect Games Superlatives: Most Projectable Arm - Jul 11, 2024
- Top Prospect Game Superlatives: Best Hit Tool - Jul 10, 2024
- Top Prospect Games Superlatives: Best Defenders - Jul 9, 2024
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Physical
2024
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.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Slim, wiry frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Fastball has some arm side run. T1798, 1703 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. Slider has late depth. T1819, 1801 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Kills spin on the changeup. T1177, 1142 average rpm.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Slim, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup. Short, level barrel path. 60.8 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.0 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. INF-77 mph. Short, compact arm action.
Defense: 1.98-2.06 pop times. Natural hands, with clean exchanges.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.80 max vertical.