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John Parkinson
John Parkinson
John Parkinson
John Parkinson
John Parkinson
John Parkinson
John Parkinson

CLASS OF 2027

C
3B

John
Parkinson

Bishop Moore (HS) • FL
5' 11" • 188LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Southern squeeze
2027 National

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Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/30/26
78.7
Bat Speed (max)
9/13/25
31.9
Rot. Acc (max)
1/04/26
86
Hard Hit %
1/04/26
Power
99.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/30/26
93.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/04/26
376
Distance (max)
6/30/26
75
Sweet Spot %
8/28/22
Run
7.40
60-yd
6/30/26
4.08
30-yd
6/30/26
1.73
10-yd
6/30/26
18.5
Run speed (max)
6/30/26
Defense
72
INF Velo
1/18/25
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
6/30/26
1.98 - 2.07
Pop Time
9/13/25
Pitching

Fastball

65.1
Velocity (max)
8/28/22
62.9 - 65
Velo Range
8/28/22
1559
Spin Rate (avg)
8/28/22

Changeup

56.6 - 57.7
Velo Range
8/28/22
1366
Spin Rate (avg)
8/28/22

Curveball

54.8 - 57.7
Velo Range
8/28/22
1826
Spin Rate (avg)
8/28/22

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6/30/26
John Parkinson, Bishop Moore (FL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 188-pounds. Strong, athletic frame with present physicality. Shows coordinated movements and body control that translate well behind the plate.
Hit: RHH. Uses an upright posture with an active hand load and a larger toe tap to create timing. Maintains rhythm throughout the operation while creating separation into the swing. Creates quality leverage through the zone with a path geared for backspin. Uses the lower half well to generate impact while maintaining barrel awareness and staying through contact.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 376' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short, efficient arm action that plays well behind the plate. Transfers allow the arm to work quickly and produce accurate throws with consistency.
Defense: 2.00-2.11 pop times. Athletic defender with smooth transfers and quality movement out of the crouch. Shows confidence handling the position with efficient footwork and a clean catch-and-throw operation. Continues to project well behind the plate.
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 70.42 Edge Score
1/04/26
John Parkinson, The First Academy (FL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 184-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed off setup with rhythmic hands. Controlled leg kick during load. Short level path with quick hands through the zone. 73.1 mph bat speed with 27 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 93.1 mph. 361' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Average arm strength.
Defense: 1.98-2.11 pop times. Gets out of the crouch with a quick transfer.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.40 max vertical.
9/13/25
John Parkinson, The First Academy (FL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 187-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Lifts front foot during load. Slightly uphill path with quick hands through the zone. 74 mph bat speed with 27 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 368' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Above average arm strength.
Defense: 1.98-2.07 pop times. Quick transfer.
ATH: 7.77 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.40 max vertical.
11/23/24
John Parkinson, THE FIRST ACADEMY (FL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Light-medium.
Hit: RHH. Balanced with low hands. Simple actions, level to uphill. 61.1 mph bat speed with 22 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 315' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense: 2.07-2.14 pop times. Developed catcher footwork.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 4.36 in the30 yard split.
6/04/24
John Parkinson, The First Academy (FL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Medium frame, has room for some growth.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, medium stride. Above average rotational acceleration, level path. 55.1 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.3 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. Releases from a high-3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.20-2.32 pop times. Good footwork.
ATH: 7.99 runner in the 60.
10/28/23
John Parkinson, The First Academy (FL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Medium build with room to grow more muscle.
Hit: RHH. Improving power with controlled stance. 57.6 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71.2 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-65 mph. Improving strength.
Defense: 2.18-2.25 pop times. Developing quickness.
ATH: 8.19 runner in the 60. 1.97 and 4.51 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.60 max vertical.
7/05/23
John Parkinson, The First Academy (FL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Smaller body. Room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Line drive approach. Developing bat speed. 50.3 mph bat speed with 10 G�s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 247' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-63 mph. INF-67 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense: 2.24-2.30 pop times. Developing footwork.
ATH: 8.57 runner in the 60. 1.93 and 4.67 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

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