@jt_pitchford 
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
7/06/22
CLASS OF 2023
3B
RHP
John
Pitchford
Houston Academy (HS) • AL
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 4mo
Travel Team: Ozark Outlaws
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/06/22
10.9
Rot. Acc (max)
7/06/22
-
Hard Hit %
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
7/06/22
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/06/22
314
Distance (max)
7/06/22
75
Sweet Spot %
7/06/22
7.62
60-yd
7/06/22
4.19
30-yd
7/06/22
1.83
10-yd
7/06/22
17.9
Run speed (max)
7/06/22
79
INF Velo
7/06/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
7/06/22
76.7 - 78.1
Velo Range
7/06/22
2042
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22
Changeup
69.2 - 70.5
Velo Range
7/06/22
1219
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22
Slider
69.3 - 74.8
Velo Range
7/06/22
2209
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.62
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.9
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.
All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
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.
68.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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.
All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
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).
2042
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.
26.4
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).
69.9
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).
1219
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).
71.5
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).
2209
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).
All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 78.1
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,195
Spin Rate (max)
2,042
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
79.4
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 74.8
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,326
Spin Rate (max)
2,209
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.5
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 70.5
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,234
Spin Rate (max)
1,219
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
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)
77.5
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.62
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.
All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.19
30-yd
7.62
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
7.9
Run Speed (avg)
2.57
RSI (max)
1.99
RSI (avg)
1,517
Jump Power (max)
26.1
Jump Height (max)
26.1
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 6, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Long, lanky build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, direct path through contact. Has some lift to the swing, middle of the field approach.
Power: 88.8 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot
Defense: Athletic, clean actions, fluid feet.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Clean actions, easy delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Mid 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T78.5, 76.7-78.1 mph. Down in the zone, working middle-in. T2195, 2041 average rpm.
SL: 69.3-74.8 mph. Sweeping action. T2325, 2208 average rpm.
CH: 69.2-70.5 mph. Late fade, good arm speed. T1233, 1218 average rpm.