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Hand Speed (max)
7/09/25
CLASS OF 2026
1B
OF
James
Au
Hoover (HS) • AL
6' 4" • 225LBS
L/L • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Ohio Warhawks
6' 4" • 225LBSL/L • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Ohio Warhawks
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
80.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/09/25
31.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/17/25
40
Hard Hit %
6/17/25
101.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/17/25
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/17/25
369
Distance (max)
7/09/25
50
Sweet Spot %
5/19/24
7.84
60-yd
6/17/25
4.31
30-yd
6/17/25
1.83
10-yd
6/17/25
17.4
Run speed (max)
6/17/25
77
INF Velo
6/17/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75
Velocity (max)
6/20/24
72 - 75
Velo Range
6/20/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
68 - 70
Velo Range
5/19/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
65 - 67
Velo Range
6/20/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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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).
77.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
369
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.5143
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).
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
331
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.6554
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.
Tuscaloosa Summer ID
Jul 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
369
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
101.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Gun Scout Day
May 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
261
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
27.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.5
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.
Tuscaloosa Summer ID
Jul 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
27.0
Hand Speed (max)
25.3
Hand Speed (avg)
80.7
Bat Speed (max)
76.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
25.9
Hand Speed (max)
25.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.94
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.42
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.07
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
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.
4.31
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.84
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.
Tuscaloosa Summer ID
Jul 9, 2025
Vald
1.85
10-yd
4.39
30-yd
8.07
60-yd
16.7
Run speed (max)
1.40
RSI (max)
17.4
Jump Height (max)
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Vald
1.83
10-yd
4.31
30-yd
7.84
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
1.04
RSI (max)
16.6
Jump Height (max)
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.
80.94
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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: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 231-pounds. XL frame, proportional throughout.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with higher hand set. Uphill path from the left side, violent swings from the left side. 76.3 mph bat speed with 24 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 369' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-77 mph. Short arm, accurate.
Defense: Good with the glove at 1B, mobile at the bag.
ATH: 8.07 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 80.94 Edge Score
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 227-pounds. XL frame, physical lower half.
Hit: LHH. Slightly-open stance. Toe-tap trigger. On-time consistently. Pull-side gap approach with tons of physicality in the left-handed swing. Impacts it at a high level. Short swing on upward path.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 86.8 mph. 325' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-77 mph. Higher 3/4 slot, acurate throws.
Defense: Clean footwork around the bag. Early glove presentation.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.60 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 67.82 Edge Score