Prep Baseball Report
Joseph Straub
Joseph Straub

CLASS OF 2028

C
1B

Joseph
Straub

Lockport (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 187.4LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks

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2028 National

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/16/26
78.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/16/26
24.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/16/26
50
Hard Hit %
2/16/26
Power
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/16/26
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/16/26
333
Distance (max)
2/16/26
42
Sweet Spot %
2/16/26
Run
7.68
60-yd
2/16/26
4.23
30-yd
2/16/26
1.80
10-yd
2/16/26
17.8
Run speed (max)
2/16/26
Defense
73
INF Velo
2/17/25
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OF Velo
73
C Velo
2/16/26
2.10 - 2.27
Pop Time
2/16/26

Positional Tools

2026
2025
60 Yard Dash
7.68
Pop Time
2.10 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
12.4
60 Yard Dash
7.85
Pop Time
2.25 - 2.44
Catcher Velocity
68.0
Infield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
11.0
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Position
7.68
60-yard
2.10 - 2.27
Pop Time
73
C Velo
95
Exit Velo
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Position
7.85
60-yard
2.25 - 2.44
Pop Time
73
INF Velo
68
C Velo
87
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
95.4
Exit Velocity Avg
90.7
Distance Max
333
Distance Avg
125
Launch Angle Avg
1.487
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
79.1
Distance Max
326
Distance Avg
197
Launch Angle Avg
31.3273
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
22.0
Bat Speed Max
78.5
Bat Speed Avg
76.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
20.5
Bat Speed Max
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
70.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
78.5
Bat Speed (max)
76.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
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
1.8
30 Yard Dash
4.23
60 Yard Dash
7.68
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.91
30 Yard Dash
4.32
60 Yard Dash
7.85
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Vald
1.80
10-yd
4.23
30-yd
7.68
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
16.5
Jump Height (max)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Vald
1.91
10-yd
4.32
30-yd
7.85
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
1.38
RSI (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
Edge Score
79.47
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Visual Skills
79.47
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/17/25

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Well-proportioned frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Starts narrow and slightly open, longer stride, lands in-line. Strong hands, looks to elevate, uphill path. 70.2 mph bat speed with 21g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (79.1 avg.); 326-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 73 mph. Compact arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.44 pop time range; C: Athletic mover, quick into throwing position, works in-line. INF: Two-hand gather out front, choppy footwork around the bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; 32.60-inch max vertical jump.

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Physical

2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
187.4
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
174.6
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)