18.2
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/25
CLASS OF 2029
SS
RHP
Cody
Busch
Joliet Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 147.7LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Hit dogs illinois 15u Reesh
5' 9" • 147.7LBSR/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Hit dogs illinois 15u Reesh
Rankings
2029 National
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2029 State
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Best Of Stats
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/25
8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/25
-
Hard Hit %
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/28/26
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/28/26
297
Distance (max)
7/24/25
70
Sweet Spot %
7/24/25
7.57
60-yd
2/28/26
4.18
30-yd
2/28/26
1.79
10-yd
2/28/26
18.1
Run speed (max)
2/28/26
80
INF Velo
2/28/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
2/28/26
80 - 82
Velo Range
2/28/26
2089
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/26
Changeup
71.9 - 75.1
Velo Range
2/28/26
1763
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/26
Curveball
69 - 70
Velo Range
2/28/26
1941
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/26
Slider
71.3 - 72.4
Velo Range
2/28/26
2041
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/25
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
256
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
110
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
3.9723
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).
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
297
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.9061
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
110
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.1
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.
18.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.7
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Blast - Hitting
17.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.1
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
60.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Blast - Hitting
18.2
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
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).
2089
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.
25.8
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).
69.3
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).
1941
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).
73.6
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).
1763
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).
71.9
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).
2020
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).
80.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
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).
1991
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.
25.3
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).
70.8
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).
2041
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).
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
80.1 - 81.6
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,105
Spin Rate (max)
2,089
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
70.2
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 69.9
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,042
Spin Rate (max)
1,941
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
72.4
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.4
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,162
Spin Rate (max)
2,020
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
75.1
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 75.1
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,889
Spin Rate (max)
1,763
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 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.9
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,284
Spin Rate (max)
1,991
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.1
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 72.2
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,233
Spin Rate (max)
2,041
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2026
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Game Performance
2026
2025
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.
4.18
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.57
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.01
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.46
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.03
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Vald
1.79
10-yd
4.18
30-yd
7.57
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
1.36
RSI (max)
21.9
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
2025
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.
70.35
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.
71.3
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Pitcher Analysis - May 21, 2026
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Infield Analysis - May 21, 2026
- 2026 Kickoff Classic Scout Blog - Mar 26, 2026
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Pitcher Data Dive - Mar 6, 2026
- Preseason All-State Underclass: 2029 Quick Hits - Mar 5, 2026
- Preseason All-State: Underclass: Preview - Feb 26, 2026
- Illinois Class of 2029 Rankings Debut - Nov 24, 2025
- Junior Future Games: Team Illinois Takeaways - Aug 4, 2025
- Junior Future Games Preview: Team Illinois - Jul 21, 2025
- The Rock 14U Summer Championship: Takeaways - Jun 13, 2025
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Physical
2026
2025
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.
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.
Currently ranked No. 7 in the state’s 2029 class and No. 147 nationally. Busch has a 5-foot-9, 148-pound frame with upside and room for more to come in the frame. Busch played shortstop for the Hilltoppers on Saturday and collected two hits and two RBIs in the first game of the day against Glenwood, continuing to plug himself into the lineup nicely. The former Junior Future Gamer is a name to follow throughout his high school career.
Busch has been one of the top gamers and performers that we have seen so far in the past when it comes to the 2029 class. His baseball IQ and instincts stand out in game. At the plate the right-handed hitter has an easy, balanced swing, used the whole field and averaged 83.2 mph off the bat. Defensively, he is a steady, smooth defender that plays with body control and accurate arm across. He also showed a feel for a four-pitch mix on the mound with a fastball that played at 80-82 mph. One to follow over the coming years.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9.3, 144-pounds. Trim, athletic build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch, short leg kick stride works back to even, utilizes lower-half. Easy effort with a balanced operation, feel to use the whole field, slightly uphill path. 60.1 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.2 avg.); 256-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Athletic arm action, 3/4 slot with feel to work on the move.
Defense: Athletic and clean feet, soft hands with feel for the pocket, confident, range.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.35 Edge Score.
Delivery: Clean delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions, feel for the bottom of the zone. T2105, 2089 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Short wrinkle, developing. T2042, 1941 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Tight, lateral action, out-pitch potential. T2162, 2020 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Maintains arm speed, flashes sink. T1889, 1763 average rpm.
2025 Junior Future Games: INF/RHP Cody Busch (Joliet Catholic, 2029) was a sparkplug for Team Illinois’ offense throughout the tournament. Busch has developing showcase tools but is a true gamer. In gameplay, Busch had five hits out of the leadoff spot, finishing the week 5-for-11 with four runs and four RBIs. There is true bat to ball skills and feel for the barrel present already for Busch, a top of the lineup bat with more room to add strength. In the first game of bracket play, Busch was given the start on the mound and didn't disappoint. The 5-foot-9 right-hander tossed seven scoreless innings, striking out eight, allowing just one hit and one walk. This was true dominance on the mound for Busch, the gamer mentality and intensity that he pitches with really stood out and was a large reason for his success on the hill. Busch is a name to circle as he enters his high school career at JCA.