@JohnBazula40 26.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/22/25
CLASS OF 2026
C
3B
John
Bazula
Prospect (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: ITB
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: ITB
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/22/25
16.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/22/22
33
Hard Hit %
2/22/25
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/25
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/22/25
317
Distance (max)
2/22/25
73
Sweet Spot %
10/03/22
6.87
60-yd
2/22/25
3.88
30-yd
2/22/25
1.69
10-yd
2/22/25
20.5
Run speed (max)
2/22/25
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
2/22/25
2.10 - 2.23
Pop Time
2/22/25
Positional Tools
2025
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.87
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.10 - 2.23
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
14.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.41
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.32 - 2.47
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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.
10.9
Hitting
2025
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
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).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.7761
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).
80.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.2459
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
ITB Scout Day
Oct 3, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
72.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois Indians Scout Day
Jun 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
76.8
Exit Velocity (max)
67.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
98
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.1
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Blast - Hitting
26.8
Hand Speed (max)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
ITB Scout Day
Oct 3, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
59.7
Bat Speed (max)
58.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois Indians Scout Day
Jun 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
61.4
Bat Speed (max)
57.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.16
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.88
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.87
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Vald
1.69
10-yd
3.88
30-yd
6.87
60-yd
20.5
Run speed (max)
1.39
RSI (max)
28.2
Jump Height (max)
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.
82.49
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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.
C John Bazula (Prospect, 2026) and OF Luke Tingley (Lincoln-Way Central, 2026) are a couple juniors to know with an impressive power/speed combination - with Bazula cruising to a 6.87 with a 100 mph max EV, and Tingley recording a 6.85 in the 60 and 98 mph peak EV.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 185 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, open setup, sits backside, short stride. Some feel to elevate, pullside approach with leverage. 69.7 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 mph max exit velocity (85.2 avg.).
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Over the top slot.
Defense: 2.10-2.23 pop time range; Traditional stance, steady hands and transfer, works in-line.
Athletic Testing: 6.87 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 82.49 Edge Score.