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Hand Speed (max)
2/15/25
CLASS OF 2027
OF
RHP
Jackson
Macdonald
Sycamore (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 185LBS
L/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays
6' 2" • 185LBS
L/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/25
10.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/25
38
Hard Hit %
2/15/25
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/25
84
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/25
317
Distance (max)
2/15/25
50
Sweet Spot %
2/15/25
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
2/15/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
87
Velocity (max)
2/15/25
86 - 87
Velo Range
2/15/25
2219
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Changeup
79 - 79
Velo Range
3/17/25
997
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Curveball
75 - 78
Velo Range
3/17/25
2172
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Slider
75 - 76
Velo Range
8/05/25
2089
Spin Rate (avg)
8/05/25
Positional Tools
2025
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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
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.3582
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.9
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
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).
1967
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.
23.6
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).
74.7
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).
2172
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).
76.6
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).
987
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).
75.1
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).
2089
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
85.0
Velocity (max)
80.8 - 84.4
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,173
Spin Rate (max)
1,909
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
75.7
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 75.7
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,122
Spin Rate (max)
2,089
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.0
Velocity (max)
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
927
Spin Rate (max)
927
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
86.7
Velocity (max)
85.7 - 86.7
Velo Range
86.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,343
Spin Rate (max)
2,219
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
75.5
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 75.5
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,283
Spin Rate (max)
2,172
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
78.3
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 78.0
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,068
Spin Rate (max)
997
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
2025
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Game Performance
2025
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.
Vizual Edge
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.
73.3
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Week 9 Games - May 14, 2025
- Illinois 2027 Rankings: Risers & Newcomers - May 6, 2025
- McHenry Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 25, 2025
- McHenry Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - Apr 24, 2025
- Illinois 2027 Rankings Updated - Apr 24, 2025
- Week 3 Games - Apr 1, 2025
- McHenry Preseason ID: Takeaways - Feb 19, 2025
- McHenry Preseason ID: Pitching Data Dive - Feb 19, 2025
- McHenry Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 18, 2025
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Physical
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.
Uncommitted. 6-foot-1, 182-pound frame, athletic and trim build with more room to add strength in the coming years. Started in right field and hit out of the seven-hole for the Spartans, finishing the day 2-for-3 with a double, RBI and a run scored. Smooth left-handed swing, covers the plate with ease, polished approach, took a pitch on the outer half the other way for a double in his first at-bat, later turned on a pitch middle/in for a single to his pull-side, athletic hands with control of the barrel. High-follow, also a real two-way prospect.
INF/RHP Jackson MacDonald (Sycamore, 2027) will be a two-way prospect we need to monitor throughout the coming years. He has a wiry, projectable frame, standing in at 6-foot-1, 182-pounds with room to add strength. The left-handed hitter has a relaxed setup and lower hands that work into a flat path, showing some looseness and balance in the swing through impact, reaching up to 92 mph for his EV with more strength to come in the near future. He showed to be an athletic defender as well in the outfield, moving well laterally and fielding the ball in-stride, paired with a strong arm (86 mph). His arm played even better on the mound where he showed a hard-to-miss quick arm, that was loose and whippy. His fastball sat 85-86 mph (T87) with both run and carry through the zone with above-average spin-feel (avg. 2219 rpm). His breaking ball showed to be a potential out-pitch for the spring season, thrown with intent at 73-75 mph with depth, located at the bottom of the zone. His changeup flashed at 75-78 mph, killing spin (avg. 997 rpm), playing with sink (avg. 7.7” IVB). A name to monitor this spring on what should be another competitive Sycamore team.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Long levers, athletic, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, long extension over front leg.
Arm Action: RH. Compact and quick, 3/4 slot..
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Firm with late life in the zone. T2343, 2219 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. Sharp 12/6 break at the plate. T2283, 2172 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Keeps arm side with fading action. T1068, 997 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 175 pounds. Long levers, athletic, more fill on its way.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance with low hands, quiet load with a quick stride. Shorter path to the ball, loose, stays on top of the ball, aggressive follow through. 66.9 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84 avg.); 317-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Compact release, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well laterally, athletic actions, fields the ball in-stride off front foot, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.03 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.3 Edge Score.