@Jbbbb_upton 21.4
Hand Speed (max)
10/14/23
CLASS OF 2027
SS
OF
JB
Upton
Auburn (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 182.8LBS
S/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Artillery
5' 10" • 182.8LBSS/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Artillery
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
89.9
Bat Speed (max)
10/14/23
23.9
Rot. Acc (max)
10/14/23
58
Hard Hit %
1/18/25
99.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/18/24
90.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/18/25
387
Distance (max)
6/18/24
75
Sweet Spot %
1/18/25
6.86
60-yd
6/18/24
3.87
30-yd
6/18/24
1.71
10-yd
6/18/24
20.5
Run speed (max)
6/18/24
87
INF Velo
1/18/25
85
OF Velo
1/18/25
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C Velo
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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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).
87.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
351
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
236
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.0284
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).
99.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
387
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.1469
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).
93.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
358
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
226
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.7957
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.
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 18, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
99.0
Exit Velocity (max)
90.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
99.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
262
Distance (avg)
387
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
358
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
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.
69.6
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.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.5
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.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
89.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.4
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.
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 18, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
89.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
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.
3.87
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.86
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.03
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.08
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.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Swift
1.71
10-yd
3.87
30-yd
6.86
60-yd
20.5
Run speed (max)
1.86
RSI (max)
28.2
Jump Height (max)
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.03
30-yd
7.08
60-yd
20.1
Run speed (max)
1.35
RSI (max)
29.1
Jump Height (max)
21.6
Jump Height (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.92
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.
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
82.58
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.
81.84
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PB Alabama Scout Blog: Week 3 Games - Mar 9, 2025
- Updated Class of 2027 Alabama Rankings - Feb 5, 2025
- North AL Preseason All-State: Quick Hits, Infielders - Jan 21, 2025
- Yellowhammer State Games: Quick Hits, Infielders - Jun 22, 2024
- Initial 2027 Overall Rankings Release - Dec 20, 2023
- Alabama Class of 2027 Rankings: Official Release - Dec 18, 2023
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Physical
2025
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.
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: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Strong base, physical. Athletic and lean.
Hit: SH. Small toe tap from a simple setup. Hands work well inside contact. Stays short and through contact with liners to both gaps. 69.6 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 mph. 351' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph. OF-85 mph. Athletic arm.
Defense: Moves well up the middle, fields clean. OF- fluid footwork, works well though the ball.
Vizual Edge: 82.58 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 184-pounds. Lean, athletic. Can continue to add size to the frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup with the feet. Tilted path with the barrel, big time bat speed. Lasers to the pullside. 70.5 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 89.0 mph. 387' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Present arm strength, accurate.
Defense: Smooth with the glove, clean actions up the middle.
ATH: 6.86 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame. Athleticism throughout.
Hit: SH. Narrow, taller stance. Creates a ton of whip through the zone. Solid extension and carry off the bat. Tilted bat path. 73.4 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 358' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. OF-83 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, ball stays on line.
Defense: Really works through the ball well.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.10 max vertical.