83
Velocity (max)
10/02/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
1B
James
Traficanti
East Leyden (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 230LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Travel Team: Windy City Baseball Club
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 83
Velo Range
10/02/22
1529
Spin Rate (avg)
10/02/22
Changeup
69 - 73.2
Velo Range
10/02/22
932
Spin Rate (avg)
10/02/22
Slider
66.2 - 70.3
Velo Range
10/02/22
1640
Spin Rate (avg)
10/02/22
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
10/02/22
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/02/22
319
Distance (max)
10/02/22
55
Sweet Spot %
10/02/22
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/02/22
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
10/02/22
11.8
Rot. Acc (max)
10/02/22
36
Hard Hit %
10/02/22
7.49
60-yd
10/02/22
4.11
30-yd
10/02/22
2.39
10-yd
10/02/22
23.8
Run speed (max)
10/02/22
83
INF Velo
10/02/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.49
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.28
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.4
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.7
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
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).
1529
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.
18.8
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.3
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).
1640
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
Splitter
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).
932
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 82.5
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,612
Spin Rate (max)
1,529
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.5
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 70.3
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,760
Spin Rate (max)
1,640
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Splitter
73.4
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 73.2
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
711
Spin Rate (max)
932
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.39
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.11
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.49
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Swift
2.39
10-yd
4.11
30-yd
7.49
60-yd
23.8
Run speed (max)
1.26
RSI (max)
1.26
RSI (avg)
2,074
Jump Power (max)
25.8
Jump Height (max)
25.4
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2022
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.
76.22
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RHP/INF James Traficanti (East Leyden) is another two-way prospect worth knowing from the event. Traficanti stands out thanks to his 6-foot-3, 230-pound frame and he used it to register a max exit speed of 93 mph at the plate, with easy hands working off a level bat path. He also topped at 83 mph across the infield and 83 mph on the mound, with a low-spin, heavy sinking fastball that plays best at the bottom of the zone.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 230-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, coils into leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long reach out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Heavy sinking action to the arm-side. T1612, 1529 average rpm.
SL: 66-70 mph. Sweeping 10/4 shape, sharp with depth. T1760, 1640 average rpm.
SPLT: 69-73 mph. Late dive to the bottom of the zone.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup, knee-knocks into a long stride. Easy, hands work flat to the ball with extension through contact, some pop off the bat.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, moves well around the bag for size.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 250-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, long stride. Quick bat, level path, knack for the barrel, line drive type hitter.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields upright with two hands.
Run: 8.28 runner in the 60.