24.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/25
CLASS OF 2026
OF
1B
Ethan
Thomas
Edwardsville (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 191LBS
S/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: St. Louis Redbirds
6' 3" • 191LBSS/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: St. Louis Redbirds
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
85.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/09/25
17.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/09/25
22
Hard Hit %
2/09/25
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/09/25
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/09/25
342
Distance (max)
2/09/25
67
Sweet Spot %
7/02/24
7.01
60-yd
7/16/24
3.94
30-yd
2/09/25
1.68
10-yd
7/16/24
20.0
Run speed (max)
7/16/24
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INF Velo
77
OF Velo
2/09/25
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.05
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.01
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.
12.4
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
342
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
105
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
1.5135
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).
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
201
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.0507
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
110
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
98
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Central Illinois Summer ID
Jul 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
66.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Southern Illinois Summer ID
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
85.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.8
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.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.5
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
85.1
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central Illinois Summer ID
Jul 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Southern Illinois Summer ID
Jul 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.01
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.
Central Illinois Summer ID
Jul 16, 2024
Swift
1.68
10-yd
3.94
30-yd
7.01
60-yd
20.0
Run speed (max)
2.33
RSI (max)
27.1
Jump Height (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.05
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Vald
1.71
10-yd
3.94
30-yd
7.05
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
1.44
RSI (max)
24.0
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
2024
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.
72.57
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.
66.77
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - Apr 17, 2025
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Feb 25, 2025
- Peoria Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Feb 25, 2025
- Peoria Preseason ID: Takeaways - Feb 25, 2025
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Average On-Plane Efficiency - Dec 13, 2024
- Central Illinois Summer ID: Position Player Analysis - Sep 10, 2024
- Southern Illinois Summer ID: Position Player Analysis - Sep 9, 2024
- PBRT Southern Illinois Fall Open: Takeaways - Oct 4, 2023
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Physical
2025
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.
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.
A long-levered prospect to know from the day is OF Ethan Thomas (Edwardsville, 2026). There’s a lot to like about his lean and projectable 6-foot-3, 188-pound frame, still looking to have plenty of maturing left to do physically. He took an easy, polished round of BP, looking to use the whole field with a simple and balanced swing, registering his hardest hit ball at 92 mph.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-3, 188 pounds. Lengthy, long levers, projectable.
Hit: SH. Wide setup, slight load, no stride. Simple and easy swing, balanced finish. 71.5 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 342-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Longer arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front, easy actions, shuffle steps on throws to home.
Athletic Testing: 7.05 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.57 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 171.5-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced relaxed setup, minimal wasted movement and balanced finish. Loose, easy hands, uphill through the zone and whole field approach. 61.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 66.3 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH.
Defense:
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 171.5-pounds. Tall, wiry frame, projectable.
Hit: SH. Crouched setup, small up/down leg lift, controlled and balanced through. Direct, short path, quick hands, works slightly uphill, all fields approach. 61.3 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 304’ max distance.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
Physical 6-foot-2, 170-pound left-handed hitter with present strength and room to add more. Worked on the barrel to the middle of the field in Sunday’s look.