@rjshields2027 
94
Velocity (max)
9/13/25
CLASS OF 2027
RHP
OF
RJ
Shields
Venice (HS) • FL
6' 1" • 213LBS
L/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Florida Burn Scout 2027
6' 1" • 213LBS
L/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Florida Burn Scout 2027
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
91.1 - 93.1
Velo Range
9/13/25
2588
Spin Rate (avg)
9/13/25
Changeup
84 - 85
Velo Range
9/19/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
77 - 79
Velo Range
9/19/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
78.3 - 80.4
Velo Range
9/13/25
2135
Spin Rate (avg)
9/13/25
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2025
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.1
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).
2588
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.
28.1
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
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).
2135
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).
Florida State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 13, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
93.8
Velocity (max)
91.1 - 93.1
Velo Range
91.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,689
Spin Rate (max)
2,588
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
81.2
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 80.4
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,342
Spin Rate (max)
2,135
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
91.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Florida 2027 Rankings: Post-Fall Update - Dec 16, 2025
- Florida State Games Takeaways: Top Pitchers - Oct 2, 2025
- Florida State Games: MVP & MV-Pitcher - Sep 16, 2025
- Florida State Games: Statistical Leaderboards - Sep 15, 2025
- 27 Names to Know in the Class of 2027 - May 7, 2025
- Who's Next: Florida 2027s - Feb 19, 2025
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 213-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Deliberate and compact sidesaddle windup. Drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long extension in the backswing into a 3/4 release point.
FB: T94, 91-93 mph. Generates rising action with late armside run. Controlled for strikes. Overpowers hitters. T2689, 2588 average rpm.
SL: 78-80 mph. Two plane break with heavy sweep. Out pitch potential. T2342, 2135 average rpm.