@Tjhood09 
82.9
Velocity (max)
3/23/25
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
OF
TJ
Hood
Ankeny Centennial (HS) • IA
5' 8" • 163LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Midwest Pride 16U scout
5' 8" • 163LBSR/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Midwest Pride 16U scout
2025 National
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2025 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
80.3 - 82.9
Velo Range
3/23/25
2087
Spin Rate (avg)
3/23/25
Changeup
74 - 74
Velo Range
8/03/24
1491
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/22
Curveball
71 - 71
Velo Range
8/03/24
1741
Spin Rate (avg)
5/01/22
Slider
72.7 - 73.8
Velo Range
3/23/25
1960
Spin Rate (avg)
3/23/25
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
8/03/24
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/03/24
296
Distance (max)
8/06/22
50
Sweet Spot %
8/06/22
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
8/06/22
68
Bat Speed (max)
8/03/24
24.9
Rot. Acc (max)
8/03/24
-
Hard Hit %
6.97
60-yd
8/03/24
4.12
30-yd
8/06/22
1.79
10-yd
8/06/22
18.7
Run speed (max)
8/06/22
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
3/02/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.97
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.26
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
11.6
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
290
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.5683
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).
84.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
129
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.5158
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.
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Scout Day- Midwest Pride
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.2
Exit Velocity (max)
70.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
69.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Summer Launch- Central Iowa
May 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
95
Distance (avg)
198
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.9
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.
24.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
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.
63.9
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.
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
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).
2087
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.
25.5
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).
73.3
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).
1960
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
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).
1718
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.
21.4
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
Curveball
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).
1631
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Changeup
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).
1183
Changeup
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).
71.0
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).
1675
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Splitter
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).
1199
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
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).
1608
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.
21.6
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.5
Curveball
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).
1692
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.1
Changeup
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).
1290
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Prep Baseball IA Spring League 2025
Mar 23, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 82.9
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,322
Spin Rate (max)
2,087
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.9
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 73.8
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,311
Spin Rate (max)
1,960
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 3, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 81.1
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,050
Spin Rate (max)
1,718
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
70.8
Velocity (max)
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,631
Spin Rate (max)
1,631
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
71.0
Velocity (max)
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,675
Spin Rate (max)
1,675
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.2
Velocity (max)
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,183
Spin Rate (max)
1,183
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
76.1
Velocity (max)
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,199
Spin Rate (max)
1,199
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.2
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 75.4
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,803
Spin Rate (max)
1,647
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 66.4
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,705
Spin Rate (max)
1,611
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.2
Velocity (max)
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,491
Spin Rate (max)
1,491
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR IA Summer Launch- Central Iowa
May 1, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.5
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 74.8
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,757
Spin Rate (max)
1,523
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.6
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 69.2
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,810
Spin Rate (max)
1,741
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.5
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 68.2
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,363
Spin Rate (max)
1,250
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2025
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.2
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.39
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
7.39
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)
1,450
Jump Power (max)
28.7
Jump Height (max)
27.8
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- PBR IA Summer Launch- Central Iowa: Pitcher Reports - Jun 1, 2022
- PBR IA Summer Launch- Central Iowa: Position Player Reports - May 31, 2022
- PBR Iowa Summer Launch- Central Iowa: Instant Analysis (2022 & 2023 Grads) - May 3, 2022
- PBR Iowa Summer Launch- Central Iowa: Instant Analysis (2024 & 2025 Grads) - May 3, 2022
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Physical
2024
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: RHP/OF
Delivery/Arm Action: RH. stretch only, good body control, lands inline to plate, long clean arm circle, has extension out front and overall moves well on mound, high ¾ slot.Body: 5_9, 156-pounds.
Defense: RH. OF - 82 mph. Easy actions in field with confident glove, athletic thrower with online carry and accuracy to target.
Hit: RHH. square stance, slight body load, line drive and fly ball contact, spray contact off barrel, uses middle of field well at times.
Power: 87.00 mph max exit velocity per Trackman during BP.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.
FB: T81.00, 79-81 mph.
CB: 71-71 mph.
SL: 71-71 mph.
CH: 74-74 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 156-pounds.
Hit: Square stance, slight arm bar in load, line drive and ground ball contact, works middle of field.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 69 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph.
Defense: Works through ball with adequate tempo, low glove side at times to throw, elevated throws to target.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Rocker into medium balance point, simple delivery, high glove side creates deception, lands inline to plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing behind, short path past ear, OT slot.
FB: T76.2, 74-75 mph. T1803, 1647 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. T1705, 1611 average rpm.
CH: 65-65 mph. T1491, 1491 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 156-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, leg kick trigger, loses connection with arm bar, spray contact, works middle of field consistently.
Power: 84.2 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 197’ max distance.
Defense: RH. OF - 77 mph. Solid defender, works around and through baseball, fields out front with good routes and angles to throw.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Square start, travels across rubber, medium balance point, high glove side creating deception, lands inline to plate, some extension and finish out front.
Arm Action: RH. Clean compact path, OT slot.
FB: T75.5, 72.0-74.8 mph. T1756, 1523 average rpm.
CB: 65.3-69.2 mph. T1810, 1740 average rpm.
CH: 66.9-68.2 mph. T1362, 1249 average rpm.