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Velocity (max)
3/02/25
CLASS OF 2027
RHP
1B
Max
Rathbun
Joliet Catholic (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 215LBS
R/R • 16yr
Travel Team: USA Prime Scout/Rhino 16U - Roberts
6' 3" • 215LBSR/R • 16yr
Travel Team: USA Prime Scout/Rhino 16U - Roberts
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 80
Velo Range
3/02/25
1751
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Changeup
71.4 - 74.3
Velo Range
8/05/25
1722
Spin Rate (avg)
8/05/25
Curveball
67 - 72
Velo Range
6/05/25
1995
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Slider
69.6 - 70.5
Velo Range
3/02/25
2035
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2025
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
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).
1610
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.
20.7
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.4
Curveball
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).
1745
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.3
Changeup
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).
1688
Changeup
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).
70.0
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).
2035
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
78.2
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 77.9
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,749
Spin Rate (max)
1,574
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 68.2
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,719
Spin Rate (max)
1,579
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.3
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 74.3
Velo Range
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,897
Spin Rate (max)
1,722
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.0
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 79.9
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,853
Spin Rate (max)
1,751
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.8
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 68.8
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,056
Spin Rate (max)
1,995
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 70.5
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,102
Spin Rate (max)
2,035
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 73.7
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,753
Spin Rate (max)
1,672
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2025
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
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Rathbun has some present strength in his 6-foot-2, 224-pound frame, and he’s a clean mover that hides the ball well on the backside - working up to 80 mph for his fastball with a curveball/slider/changeup mix.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Durable lower-half with some present strength.
Delivery: Clean mover, high leg-lift into a coiled balance point, slight drop/drive down the mound, works in-line, square finish.
Arm Action: RH. Hides it well on the backside, high 3/4 release.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Life and plays heavy through the zone. T1853, 1751 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, short bite, can land for strikes. T2056, 1995 average rpm.
SL: 70-70 mph. Sharper action than the CB, flashed depth off a 10/4 plane, strikes. T2102, 2035 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Showed heavy arm-side action, flashed feel for the zone. T1753, 1672 average rpm.