Prep Baseball Report
James Brooks
James Brooks
James Brooks
James Brooks
James Brooks

CLASS OF 2028

SS
RHP

James
Brooks

South Effingham (HS) • GA
6' 0" • 182LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: USA Scout 16U Nike US
2028 National

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
1/10/26
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/10/26
23.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/24
31
Hard Hit %
1/10/26
Power
95.6
Exit Velocity (max)
1/10/26
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/10/26
335
Distance (max)
1/10/26
70
Sweet Spot %
3/03/24
Run
7.64
60-yd
6/03/25
4.06
30-yd
1/10/26
1.77
10-yd
1/10/26
18.3
Run speed (max)
6/03/25
Defense
84
INF Velo
1/10/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

85
Velocity (max)
5/24/25
82.1 - 84.5
Velo Range
6/03/25
2004
Spin Rate (avg)
1/10/26

Changeup

75 - 77
Velo Range
1/10/26
1896
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24

Curveball

73 - 73
Velo Range
10/03/25
2133
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24

Slider

73 - 76
Velo Range
1/10/26
2194
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24

Positional Tools

2026
2025
2024
2023
Infield Velocity
84.0
Infield Velocity
81.0
Infield Velocity
78.0
Infield Velocity
74.0

Hitting

2026
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
95.6
Exit Velocity Avg
84.2
Distance Max
335
Distance Avg
224
Launch Angle Avg
24.2652
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
58.4
Distance Max
292
Distance Avg
138
Launch Angle Avg
19.6606
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
79.0
Distance Max
313
Distance Avg
196
Launch Angle Avg
24.0753
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
81.8
Exit Velocity Avg
73.2
Distance Max
303
Distance Avg
190
Launch Angle Avg
21.6641
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
95.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 3, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
58.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
138
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Rising Stars: Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Georgia Fall Rising Stars ID
Oct 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.8
Exit Velocity (max)
73.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
21.3
Bat Speed Max
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
68.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
68.5
Bat Speed Avg
63.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
21.5
Bat Speed Max
68.6
Bat Speed Avg
66.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.8
Bat Speed Max
66.0
Bat Speed Avg
64.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 3, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Georgia Fall Rising Stars ID
Oct 29, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
66.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2026
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2004
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1942
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1118
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2093
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1936
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1977
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1872
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2007
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1782
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1987
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1862
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1630
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1352
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1566
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
84.2
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 84.1
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,183
Spin Rate (max)
2,004
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.4
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 71.4
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,052
Spin Rate (max)
1,942
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
75.9
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 75.6
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,156
Spin Rate (max)
2,093
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.8
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.8
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,320
Spin Rate (max)
1,118
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 3, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
84.5
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 84.5
Velo Range
83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,121
Spin Rate (max)
1,936
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
74.5
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 74.5
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,060
Spin Rate (max)
1,977
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.2
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 80.2
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,138
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 72.3
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,261
Spin Rate (max)
2,133
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.8
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 71.8
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,198
Spin Rate (max)
2,194
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.8
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 75.8
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,919
Spin Rate (max)
1,896
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Rising Stars: Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.1
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,849
Spin Rate (max)
1,585
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.2
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 65.8
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,810
Spin Rate (max)
1,661
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
69.1
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 69.1
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,749
Spin Rate (max)
1,675
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.4
Velocity (max)
66.4 - 67.4
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,028
Spin Rate (max)
1,724
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
South Georgia Fall Rising Stars ID
Oct 29, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 78.8
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,095
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.3
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 68.1
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,765
Spin Rate (max)
1,630
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.6
Velocity (max)
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,566
Spin Rate (max)
1,566
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.5
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 69.4
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,552
Spin Rate (max)
1,352
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

2026
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
73.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Pitching
84
Max FB
82 - 84
FB
70 - 71
CB
75 - 77
CH
73 - 76
SL
Underclass Fall World Series
Oct 3, 2025
Pitching
84
Max FB
80 - 83
FB
73 - 73
CB
Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2024
Pitching
81
Max FB
77 - 80
FB
63 - 66
CB
74 - 75
CH
69 - 72
SL
Rising Stars: Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Pitching
77
Max FB
71 - 77
FB
64 - 66
CB
66 - 67
CH
64 - 69
SL
Labor Day Challenge
Sep 2, 2023
Pitching
76
Max FB
72 - 76
FB
63 - 66
CB

Game Performance

2024
10 Yard Dash
1.84
30 Yard Dash
4.37
60 Yard Dash
7.84
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.37
30-yd
7.84
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
1.61
RSI (max)
24.3
Jump Height (max)
South Georgia Fall Rising Stars ID
Oct 29, 2023
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.26
30-yd
7.72
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.77
30 Yard Dash
4.06
RSI
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.91
30 Yard Dash
4.28
60 Yard Dash
7.64
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Vald
1.77
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
1.58
RSI (max)
22.1
Jump Height (max)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 3, 2025
Vald
1.91
10-yd
4.28
30-yd
7.64
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
1.69
RSI (max)
23.0
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
Edge Score
75.05

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/03/25
James Brooks, South Effingham (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 173-pounds.
Delivery: Twitchy, gets down mound well, athletic.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm action, short.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Good horizontal movement, ASR, locates well. T2121, 1936 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Tight break, plays well off FB. T2060, 1977 average rpm.
CH: Plays well off FB, big speed change.
ATH: 7.64 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.00 max vertical.
6/03/25
James Brooks, South Effingham (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 173-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Hands close to body, leg kick. Upper cut path, out front. 63.9 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 58.4 mph. 292' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth glove, quick hands.
ATH: 7.64 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.00 max vertical.
3/03/24
James Brooks, South Effingham (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Fast mover with present arm speed
Arm Action: RH. Lower 3/4 slot
FB: T77, 71-77 mph. Good carry through the zone T1849, 1585 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Bigger shape with some depth T1810, 1661 average rpm.
SL: 64-69 mph. Short, tight horizontal break T1749, 1675 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Great tumble at bottom of zone T2028, 1724 average rpm.
ATH: 7.93 runner in the 60.
3/03/24
James Brooks, South Effingham (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. High hands, with slightly closed base. Strong hands, working the middle of the field well.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 282' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Above average arm for age. Athletic action. Can throw it from any angle.
Defense: Easy mover. Follows throws, and works through the ball. Hands work well.
ATH: 7.93 runner in the 60.

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Physical

2026
2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
182.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 3, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
173.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
JFG Workout GA/GA2/FL
Jul 23, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)