@Spafford_jj 
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
10/22/22
CLASS OF 2024
SS
2B
JJ
Spafford
Barton CC
Bentonville (HS) • AR
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: US Nationals 17u Scout
Bentonville (HS) • AR
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: US Nationals 17u Scout
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
9/17/25
18.4
Rot. Acc (max)
9/17/25
75
Hard Hit %
9/17/25
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
9/17/25
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/17/25
327
Distance (max)
10/22/22
75
Sweet Spot %
9/17/25
6.93
60-yd
9/17/25
3.79
30-yd
9/17/25
1.64
10-yd
9/17/25
19.6
Run speed (max)
9/17/25
82
INF Velo
9/17/25
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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Positional Tools
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2022
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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).
82.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.75
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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.
10.4
Hitting
2025
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
219
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
143
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.2829
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).
89.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
327
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
35.385
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).
86.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
283
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.0244
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).
80.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
243
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.2788
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.
KJCCC Sophomore Showcase
Sep 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
219
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 24, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
78.4
Exit Velocity (max)
69.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
70.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.6
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.
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.9
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.
KJCCC Sophomore Showcase
Sep 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
63.1
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 24, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
63.1
Bat Speed (max)
60.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 17, 2020
Blast - Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
55.5
Bat Speed (max)
52.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.14
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.
1.64
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.79
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.93
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2022
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.
75.19
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Position Player Breakdown: NWA Underclass Trials - Jun 26, 2021
- Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials Blast Hitting Breakdown - Jun 24, 2021
- Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials Stats Analysis - Jun 18, 2021
- Arkansas Natural State Games Middle Infielders Breakdown - Nov 19, 2020
- Blast Breakdown From Arkansas Natural State Games - Oct 29, 2020
- Stats Breakdown from the Arkansas Natural State Games - Oct 27, 2020
- Preview Natural State Games Infielders - Oct 20, 2020
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Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean frame with athletic build.
Hits: RHH. Athletic setup, leg lift to stride, barrel rhythm created by hand load, consistent in the ground with stability. Short stroke consistantly in the zone with extension to the middle.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 MPH. 327' max distance. Gap to gap power with consistant barrels to the middle of the field.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.High 3/4 slot with carry after release.
Defense: Athletic actions with active feet, easy actions, funnel to midline with quick clean release.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 75.19 Edge Score
Player Spotlight
JJ Spafford: 2B/OF, (2024) BHS, AR. 5-foot-7, 125-pound athletic frame. Athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then used a leg kick. Has a short uphill swing plane, average bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 72 mph; had a quick fluid exchange, consistent sure hands, and athletic quick footwork. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot and a long arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.59.
Scout Evaluation
JJ Spafford, BHS, 2024, AR
Position: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 125-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in an athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then used a leg kick. Average bat speed. High finish, short uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 80.28 mph. 61.65 mph bat speed average. 19.47 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Consistent sure hands, athletic quick footwork, quick fluid exchange. Above average.
Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.59 (60-yard).
5-Foot-7, 130-Pound frame, thin frame with room for strength, ran a 7.75, Offensively; even set, leg lift to stride, barrel rhythm to barrel set, back knee leverages underneath, stable in ground through contact, length to extension, short path, repeats swing and positioning, 78 mph, Defensively; active feet, athletic actions, fingers up to field, funnel to midline, short stroke, average carry, 66 mph arm strength.
5-Foot-4, 115-Pound frame, thin frame with room for growth, ran a 8.40, Offensively; simple setup, barrel cock with leg lift, control to movements, stable in the ground back knee works underneath body, simple stroke, flat finish with extension, 71 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet, fingers down to field, funnel to midline quick transfer quick release, follows with feet, average carry, 56 mph arm strength.