@jbizzle1421 
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/05/25
CLASS OF 2025
OF
RHP
James
Thompson
Sipsey Valley (HS) • AL
5' 8" • 165.4LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Top Gun Tuscaloosa
5' 8" • 165.4LBSR/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Top Gun Tuscaloosa
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
1/05/25
11.2
Rot. Acc (max)
1/05/25
-
Hard Hit %
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
1/05/25
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/05/25
286
Distance (max)
1/05/25
50
Sweet Spot %
1/05/25
-
60-yd
3.99
30-yd
1/05/25
1.81
10-yd
1/05/25
-
Run speed (max)
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
1/05/25
76 - 77
Velo Range
1/05/25
1759
Spin Rate (avg)
1/05/25
Changeup
73 - 74
Velo Range
1/05/25
1244
Spin Rate (avg)
1/05/25
Curveball
67.3 - 70.2
Velo Range
1/05/25
2292
Spin Rate (avg)
1/05/25
Positional Tools
Hitting
2025
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Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.4
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.
Birmingham Preseason ID
Jan 5, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.9
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.
Birmingham Preseason ID
Jan 5, 2025
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
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).
1759
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.
23.1
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).
69.0
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).
2292
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).
73.2
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).
1244
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).
Birmingham Preseason ID
Jan 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
77.0
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 76.8
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,934
Spin Rate (max)
1,759
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
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 70.2
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,371
Spin Rate (max)
2,292
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.8
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 73.8
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,256
Spin Rate (max)
1,244
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2025
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
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.99
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
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.
66.31
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Physical
2025
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: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Athletic and leaner body, more room for added size.
Delivery: Worked exclusively from the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm slot from a higher 3/4 release.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. 4 seam- Mostly straight with late life. 2-seam showed ASR and sink. T1934, 1759 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Solid 11/5 shape, commanded well to the glove side. T2371, 2292 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Solid deception out of the hand with late tumble into RH hitters. T1256, 1244 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Athletic and leaner body, more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a higher hand set. Uphill path through contact, present bat speed with pop at the plate. 65.9 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 286' max distance.
Arm: RH.
Vizual Edge: 66.31 Edge Score