17.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/25
CLASS OF 2028
1B
RHP
James
Hooker
Warren Township (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 191.1LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: GRB Illinois 2028
6' 0" • 191.1LBSR/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: GRB Illinois 2028
Rankings
2028 National
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Best Of Stats
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/25
6.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/25
-
Hard Hit %
84.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/25
73.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/25
253
Distance (max)
2/10/24
75
Sweet Spot %
2/11/23
-
60-yd
4.56
30-yd
2/10/24
1.91
10-yd
2/10/24
15.4
Run speed (max)
2/10/24
67
INF Velo
2/15/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
69
Velocity (max)
6/12/25
66 - 69
Velo Range
6/12/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
56 - 58
Velo Range
6/12/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.57
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
55.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
93
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.5411
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).
78.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
132
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.0374
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).
72.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
106
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.1073
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
84.8
Exit Velocity (max)
73.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
93
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
78.3
Exit Velocity (max)
68.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
72.0
Exit Velocity (max)
65.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
106
Distance (avg)
167
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2023
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.
16.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.9
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.
17.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
56.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
54.3
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
17.8
Hand Speed (max)
16.9
Hand Speed (avg)
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
58.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.2
Hand Speed (max)
16.0
Hand Speed (avg)
56.6
Bat Speed (max)
54.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.91
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.56
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.25
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
5.57
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
66.41
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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.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Good proportions with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, quiet leg load, rhyhmic. Strong hands, works to stay on top of the baseball. 58.9 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (73.9 avg.); 232-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Compact slot, over the top release.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, ahletic around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 4.54 runner in the 30-yard dash; 17.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.41 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short toe-tap stride, minimal hands load, linear lower half. Hands stay short to the ball, loose and easy stroke, level path, works up the middle of the field.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 68.6 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF- 61 mph. Short arm path, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic movement, hands work, plays low to the ground, active footwork, above average actions for his age.
Run: 4.56 30-yard dash.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds. Sturdy build, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride. Long path, uphill tendencies, middle of the field approach.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 65.4 mph. 167’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 55 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands.
Run: 5.57 30-yard split.