20.5
Hand Speed (max)
7/01/25
CLASS OF 2029
C
OF
Josiah
Sykes
West Chicago D33 ELC Winfield Primary Annex (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 174.6LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: AHQ 14U Deshazer
5' 9" • 174.6LBSR/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: AHQ 14U Deshazer
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2029 National
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Best Of Stats
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
7/01/25
16.8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/01/25
-
Hard Hit %
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/01/26
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/01/25
318
Distance (max)
3/01/26
45
Sweet Spot %
7/01/25
7.88
60-yd
7/01/25
4.34
30-yd
7/01/25
1.93
10-yd
7/01/25
17.4
Run speed (max)
7/01/25
72
INF Velo
7/01/25
-
OF Velo
68
C Velo
7/01/25
2.14 - 2.31
Pop Time
7/01/25
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.04
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.25 - 2.38
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.88
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
10.9
West Suburban Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Position
7.88
60-yard
2.14 - 2.31
Pop Time
72
INF Velo
68
C Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.1039
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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).
85.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
205
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.4744
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
71.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
West Suburban Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.5
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.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.6
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
West Suburban Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.96
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.46
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.04
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.93
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.34
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.88
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.
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
47.28
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.
28.63
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Joliet Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - Jun 4, 2026
- Joliet Preseason ID: Takeaways - Mar 12, 2026
- Illinois Class of 2029: Names to Know - Nov 26, 2025
- West Suburban Summer ID: Positional Analysis - Aug 21, 2025
- West Suburban Summer ID: Positional Data Dive - Jul 7, 2025
- The Rock 14U Summer Championship: Takeaways - Jun 13, 2025
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Physical
2026
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.
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: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 174.6-pounds. Athletic, defined build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, open setup, stride works back to even. Athletic hands with bat-speed, line-drive intent. 63.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (71 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.38 pop time range; One-knee receiver, quick out of the crouch, replaces feet toward second.
Athletic Testing: 8.04 runner in the 60-yard dash; 15.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 47.28 Edge Score.
Josiah Sykes, Nazareth Academy (IL), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6, 120 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup, step-back stride, utilizes lower-half. Loose, twitchy, athletic swing, generates bat speed, line drive approach, creates natural loft on the ball at times. 72.6 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (78.2 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68.00 mph. INF - 72.00 mph. Throws on the bag, higher arm slot, accurate, plays true.
Defense: 2.14-2.31 pop time range; C: Works in line to second, quick transfer, releases at ear, body and arm play in-sync. INF: Athletic feet, short shuffle step to target, soft hands, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.88 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 28.63 Edge Score.