@westhompson_22 21.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/01/25
CLASS OF 2028
C
OF
Wes
Thompson
Normal University (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 168.4LBS
R/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: Rhino K’s Academy
5' 10" • 168.4LBSR/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: Rhino K’s Academy
Rankings
2028 National
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Best Of Stats
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
8/05/25
14.6
Rot. Acc (max)
8/05/25
27
Hard Hit %
8/05/25
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
8/05/25
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/05/25
311
Distance (max)
2/22/25
44
Sweet Spot %
3/01/25
7.16
60-yd
8/05/25
3.98
30-yd
8/05/25
1.70
10-yd
8/05/25
19.4
Run speed (max)
3/01/25
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
2/22/25
80
C Velo
8/05/25
1.99 - 2.08
Pop Time
3/01/25
Fastball
88
Velocity (max)
6/19/25
84 - 87
Velo Range
6/19/25
2284
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/25
Changeup
74.9 - 77.4
Velo Range
2/22/25
1728
Spin Rate (avg)
8/05/25
Curveball
69 - 71
Velo Range
6/19/25
2297
Spin Rate (avg)
8/05/25
Positional Tools
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)
7.16
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
13.3
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
311
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
176
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.1127
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
117
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
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.
68.5
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
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).
2248
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.
26.6
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).
63.5
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).
1945
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).
76.3
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).
1644
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
86.1
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 85.3
Velo Range
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,392
Spin Rate (max)
2,238
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
64.8
Velocity (max)
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,297
Spin Rate (max)
2,297
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.2
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 77.1
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,773
Spin Rate (max)
1,728
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
84.5 - 85.5
Velo Range
82.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,404
Spin Rate (max)
2,284
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
64.7
Velocity (max)
62.0 - 64.4
Velo Range
60.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,069
Spin Rate (max)
1,874
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.8
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 77.4
Velo Range
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,675
Spin Rate (max)
1,596
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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.
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.7
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.16
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Vald
1.70
10-yd
3.98
30-yd
7.16
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
1.90
RSI (max)
22.1
Jump Height (max)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Vald
1.80
10-yd
4.14
30-yd
7.36
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
1.23
RSI (max)
20.8
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.
76.63
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Catching Analysis - May 29, 2025
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Catcher Analysis - May 29, 2025
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 9, 2025
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Positional Analysis - May 9, 2025
- Preseason All-State Underclass: 2028 Takeaways - Mar 6, 2025
- 2025 Preseason All-State, Underclass: Statistical Analysis - Mar 4, 2025
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 26, 2025
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Pitching Data Dive - Feb 25, 2025
- PBT Illinois Open: Takeaways - Jun 26, 2024
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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 Wes Thompson (Normal University, 2028) is an impressive catcher to note from the day. He has some projection in his frame, standing in at 5-foot-10, 166-pounds with lean levers and room to fill out. At the plate, the right-handed hitter showed a polished swing with a balanced operation, displaying quick/explosive hands with a flat path. He also looks to be a quality defender with a clean catch/throw operation behind the plate, pairing with a quick transfer and strong arm (1.99 pop-time; T80 mph).
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 164.7 pounds. Athletic frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with slight crouch, small leg lift with minimal stride. Balanced operation, polished swing, direct to the ball, uphill path, all fields approach. 67 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.).
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Quick arm action, lower slot.
Defense: 1.99-2.08 pop time range; Steady receiver, works quick, body works in-line, one-hop throws to bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.12 Edge Score.
UTL/RHP Wes Thompson (Normal University, 2028) was one of the more dynamic prospects in attendance. Despite having plenty more physical development to come, Thompson has well above-average tools for his age, especially when it comes to arm strength. The 5-foot-10, 164-pound, utility, right-handed hitter topped at 89 mph while playing with an exaggerated crowhop and effort through release. He also topped at 79 mph from the crouch. The arm translated over to the mound where he sat 84-85, T86 (T2404 rpm, 2284 average) with a developing three-pitch mix, including a big top-to-bottom breaking ball. Offensively, he swings with controlled and balanced intent, topping at 91.5 mph off the bat with a max distance of 311’.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Long-limbed, athletic build with projectable strength.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, square setup. Minimal stride with a slight weight shift into launch. Direct path to contact; intent to lift with looseness in the hands. 68 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. OF - 89 mph. C: Quick release, throws on a line. OF: Loose out of a high ¾ slot.
Defense: 2.13–2.27 pop time range; One-knee setup, quick out of the crouch, glove works up through the zone.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.69 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Long-limbed, athletic build with projectable strength.
Delivery: Up-tempo mover with athletic operation. High leg lift with tuck; slight drop/drive into extension.
Arm Action: RH. Fast arm from an overhand slot; strong follow-through.
FB: T86, 85-85 mph. Clean out of the hand with some arm-side run. T2404, 2284 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape with late bite. T2069, 1874 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Flashes arm-side run and developing fade. T1675, 1596 average rpm.