78.5
Velocity (max)
10/20/24
CLASS OF 2027
RHP
OF
James
O'Brien
New Trier (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 186.5LBS
R/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Wilmette Tide
5' 11" • 186.5LBSR/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Wilmette Tide
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
77.5 - 78.5
Velo Range
10/20/24
1962
Spin Rate (avg)
10/20/24
Changeup
67 - 69
Velo Range
10/20/24
1945
Spin Rate (avg)
10/20/24
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
6/20/24
1992
Spin Rate (avg)
10/20/24
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
10/20/24
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/20/24
281
Distance (max)
10/20/24
70
Sweet Spot %
10/20/24
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/20/24
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/20/24
11.7
Rot. Acc (max)
10/20/24
-
Hard Hit %
-
INF Velo
70
OF Velo
10/20/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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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).
70.0
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
139
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.9
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
139
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.7
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 20, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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).
1962
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.
25.1
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).
65.2
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).
1992
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).
68.0
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).
1945
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).
Underclass Showcase
Oct 20, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 78.5
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,013
Spin Rate (max)
1,962
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
66.0
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 65.8
Velo Range
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,128
Spin Rate (max)
1,992
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
69.3
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 68.7
Velo Range
66.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,040
Spin Rate (max)
1,945
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
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
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.
66.67
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Physical
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.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 175 pounds. Proportional frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Low hands, balanced closed stance, quiet leg kick, quiet pre pitch, weight slightly back. Strong hands, flat path, gets some extension through the zone, middle of the field approach. 67.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 281-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. Low 3/4 release.
Defense: Steady hands, two-hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.67 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Proportional frame with strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into slightly coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 78-78 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with sink. T2013, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 12/6 big break, lands. T2128, 1992 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Plays with downer fade, effective at the bottom of the zone. T2040, 1945 average rpm.