@JGugora 
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/07/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
3B
Josh
Gugora
Illinois Wesleyan Univers
Benet Academy (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Hounds 17u
Benet Academy (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Hounds 17u
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/12/24
11.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/07/23
10
Hard Hit %
6/12/24
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/12/24
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/12/24
292
Distance (max)
2/19/24
90
Sweet Spot %
2/19/24
7.25
60-yd
6/12/24
-
30-yd
1.84
10-yd
2/19/24
18.1
Run speed (max)
2/19/24
79
INF Velo
6/07/23
82
OF Velo
6/12/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
7/17/24
76 - 77
Velo Range
7/17/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
61 - 62
Velo Range
7/13/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.50
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
11.5
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.8785
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).
86.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0342
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.
Hounds Scout Day
Jun 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
232
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hounds Scout Day
Jun 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.2
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.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.7
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.
Hounds Scout Day
Jun 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
62.9
Bat Speed (max)
59.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Hounds Scout Day
Jun 7, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.48
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Hounds Scout Day
Jun 7, 2023
Swift
1.82
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.50
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
1,342
Jump Power (max)
26.8
Jump Height (max)
26.1
Jump Height (avg)
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.
72.35
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 3A/4A State Scout Blog - Jun 19, 2025
- 3A State Championship Title Recaps - Jun 14, 2025
- 3A/4A State Semifinals: Recap - Jun 14, 2025
- 3A State Finals: Preview - Jun 12, 2025
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 25 Benet Academy - Mar 10, 2025
- Recruiting Roundup: Week of 11/8 - Nov 8, 2024
- Hounds Scout Day: Takeaways - Aug 26, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - May 7, 2024
- Hounds Scout Day: Data Dive - Jun 15, 2023
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Physical
2024
2023
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.
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.
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OF Josh Gugora (Benet Academy, 2025) had a loud showing with the bat. The strong 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-handed hitter recorded the third-highest exit velocity for the event at 92.5 mph, paired with the second-highest average EV at 83.9 mph.
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-9, 162.3-pounds. Proportional with some present muscle throughout the frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, extended front leg, minimal stride, utilizes lower half. Uphill path with intent to lift, line drive approach to the middle of the field. 59.2 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Short, compact path, low 3/4 release.
Defense: Clean feet, some range, one hand gather through the ball.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.