@augie_johnes 
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/17/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
1B
Augustus
Johnes
Edwardsville (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 193.6LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Extreme 17u midwest
6' 2" • 193.6LBSR/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Extreme 17u midwest
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
88.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/24
12.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/24
57
Hard Hit %
2/17/24
95.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/24
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/24
366
Distance (max)
2/17/24
43
Sweet Spot %
2/17/24
7.62
60-yd
2/17/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
80
C Velo
2/17/24
1.99 - 2.06
Pop Time
2/17/24
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.62
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.06
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
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.
12.5
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
366
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
37.8395
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.
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.6
Exit Velocity (max)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
314
Distance (avg)
366
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
88.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
81.7
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.
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
88.1
Bat Speed (max)
81.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
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.
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.
78.71
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Kickoff Classic Scout Blog: Wednesday-Thursday - Mar 28, 2025
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 2 Edwardsville - Mar 17, 2025
- Prep Baseball Illinois Preseason ID: All-Time Leaderboard - Jan 21, 2025
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Average Bat Speed - Dec 11, 2024
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Max Batted Distance - Dec 6, 2024
- Kansas City Summer Championships: Scout Blog, Day 1 - Jun 13, 2024
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - May 2, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 1 Edwardsville - Mar 12, 2024
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 20, 2024
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Physical
2024
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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C Augustus Johnes (Edwardsville, 2025) is a physical 6-foot-2, 194-pound backstop with noticeable strength on both sides of the ball. Johnes exclusively elevated contact from an uphill right-handed stroke throughout BP, averaging 88.7 mph per batted ball with a peak mark at 95.6 mph. His average batted distance (314 ft.) comfortably paced all players in attendance, and his furthest ball traveled an event high 365 feet, per TrackMan. Johnes also led all catchers in peak throwing velocity, topping at 80 mph from the chute with carry through the bag while popping in the 1.99-to-2.06 range.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 204-pounds. Physical stature with strength throughout, really looks the part.
Hit: RHH. Closed start, balanced lower half, barrel tip load, quick leg lift trigger. Strong hands with bat speed. Uphill bat path, intent to elevate. Pull-side approach with easy power that way. 81.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 366’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Above-average arm strength for age.
Defense: 1.99-2.06 pop times. Narrow base, drifts away from the bag at times, feet stay in line. Quick glove-to-hand.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.