The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.35
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.25 - 2.35
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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.
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 9 in the state. 6-foot-3, 193-pound frame, some present strength in the lower-half, still has plenty of room to add strength, young look. Started on the mound and flashed four pitches, high upside with a starter profile. Hands work in sync with his leg-lift, high balance point, drop/drive lower-half, explosive down the mound, works in-line. Clean arm circle with a high ¾ release. Fastball played around 88-90 mph, touching 91 mph in the first inning, maintained velocity in the stretch still grabbing a 91, was more 87-90 in the second inning, collected swing/miss up in the zone and reached back for velocity when he needed to. Slider showed sharp action and 10/4 shape, 78-80 mph, flashed depth. Changeup is similar out of the hand to the FB, 79-83 mph, plays with gradual dive to the arm-side. Cutter flashed a short wrinkle, 85 mph, could be a quality fourth offering to play off the FB/SL. High-ceiling arm with his best days still ahead.
3/06/25
RHP Jack Slightom (Lyons Township, 2026) has continued to show to be a must-know name in the state’s junior class. He possesses an imposing and durable frame at 6-foot-3, 193-pounds. Slightom is a clean and controlled mover down the mound with a loose/clean arm action. His fastball has made a jump since we last saw him at the State Games, now sitting 90-91 mph (T92) with the pitch. His cutter played off his fastball well at 81-84 mph with an average of 4.7” of cut with some spin-feel (avg. 2293 rpm). He would then go to an 80-81 mph changeup that played with heavy fading action (avg. 17.6” HM). Slightom rounded out his arsenal with a 74-75 mph curveball with late vertical action. Slightom will be a name to continue to follow throughout the upcoming spring.
8/06/24
Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 6-2, 179.9-pounds. Delivery: Deliberate mover, smooth/repeatable motion, front side tuck, strong hip drive. Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, loose action, 3/4 slot. In two innings of work, he struck out three against two walks and only surrendered one hit. FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Snappy late life. Thrown consistently for strikes. T2545, 2301 average rpm. CB: 77-77 mph. 11/5 shape. T2196, 2196 average rpm. CH: 74-79 mph. Arm-side run and fade. Tunnels effectively off of fastball. T2232, 2053 average rpm. CUT: 74-83 mph. Slight glove-side cut, short wrinkle.
4/13/22
Positional Profile: C Body: 5-6, 135-pounds. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup toward the front of the box. Short stride. Simple/repeatable swing, level path with a line-drive approach. Power: 76.1 max exit velocity, averaged 68.3 mph. 255’ max distance. Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short quick action, loose, carry. Defense: 2.25-2.35 pop times. Clean and quick transfer, plays through the baseball with tempo, above average actions. Run: 8.35 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP Delivery: Simple, repeatable, tall and fall delivery, works with minimal effort throughout. Arm Action: RH. Clean, easy arm action, projects for much more velocity to come, 3/4 slot. FB: T73.3, 70.0-72.4 mph. Easy and clean out of the hand, late arm-side action. T1876, 1753 average rpm. CB: 61.5-63.1 mph. 10/4 sweeping action, short wrinkle, underneath it at times. T1818, 1625 average rpm. CH: 62.7-64.7 mph. Feel for the zone, fade action. T1777, 1654 average rpm.
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Verbally committed to Cincinnati.
RHP Jack Slightom (Lyons Township, 2026) has continued to show to be a must-know name in the state’s junior class. He possesses an imposing and durable frame at 6-foot-3, 193-pounds. Slightom is a clean and controlled mover down the mound with a loose/clean arm action. His fastball has made a jump since we last saw him at the State Games, now sitting 90-91 mph (T92) with the pitch. His cutter played off his fastball well at 81-84 mph with an average of 4.7” of cut with some spin-feel (avg. 2293 rpm). He would then go to an 80-81 mph changeup that played with heavy fading action (avg. 17.6” HM). Slightom rounded out his arsenal with a 74-75 mph curveball with late vertical action. Slightom will be a name to continue to follow throughout the upcoming spring.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 179.9-pounds.
Delivery: Deliberate mover, smooth/repeatable motion, front side tuck, strong hip drive.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, loose action, 3/4 slot. In two innings of work, he struck out three against two walks and only surrendered one hit.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Snappy late life. Thrown consistently for strikes. T2545, 2301 average rpm.
CB: 77-77 mph. 11/5 shape. T2196, 2196 average rpm.
CH: 74-79 mph. Arm-side run and fade. Tunnels effectively off of fastball. T2232, 2053 average rpm.
CUT: 74-83 mph. Slight glove-side cut, short wrinkle.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup toward the front of the box. Short stride. Simple/repeatable swing, level path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 76.1 max exit velocity, averaged 68.3 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short quick action, loose, carry.
Defense: 2.25-2.35 pop times. Clean and quick transfer, plays through the baseball with tempo, above average actions.
Run: 8.35 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Simple, repeatable, tall and fall delivery, works with minimal effort throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, easy arm action, projects for much more velocity to come, 3/4 slot.
FB: T73.3, 70.0-72.4 mph. Easy and clean out of the hand, late arm-side action. T1876, 1753 average rpm.
CB: 61.5-63.1 mph. 10/4 sweeping action, short wrinkle, underneath it at times. T1818, 1625 average rpm.
CH: 62.7-64.7 mph. Feel for the zone, fade action. T1777, 1654 average rpm.