@JamesJ_3316 
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/11/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
RHP
James
Jefferson
Parkview Christian Academy (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 160LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Illinois Hawks (Ables)
6' 0" • 160LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Illinois Hawks (Ables)
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
6/11/24
5.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/11/24
-
Hard Hit %
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/11/24
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/11/24
313
Distance (max)
6/11/24
60
Sweet Spot %
6/11/24
7.28
60-yd
6/11/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
6/11/24
2.12 - 2.25
Pop Time
6/11/24
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
6/21/24
76 - 79
Velo Range
6/21/24
1891
Spin Rate (avg)
6/11/24
Changeup
70.5 - 73.1
Velo Range
6/11/24
1429
Spin Rate (avg)
6/11/24
Curveball
66 - 68
Velo Range
7/25/24
2319
Spin Rate (avg)
6/11/24
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)
7.28
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.12 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.4634
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.
South Suburban Summer ID
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.9
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.
South Suburban Summer ID
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
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).
1891
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.
24.7
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).
65.3
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).
2319
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).
71.8
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).
1429
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).
South Suburban Summer ID
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.6
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 77.8
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,972
Spin Rate (max)
1,891
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
66.9
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 66.6
Velo Range
62.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,352
Spin Rate (max)
2,319
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
73.1
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,571
Spin Rate (max)
1,429
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
Pitching Velos
2024
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)
77.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
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.
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Slender athletic frame, room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, slight leg kick load onto backside, strong lower-half. Long path, works to stay on top of the ball, works middle/pull. 63.9 mph bat speed with 2 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Whippy, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.12-2.25 pop times. Flexible, one-knee receiver. Steady, clean transfers, athletic out of the crouch.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Slender athletic frame, room for added strength.
Delivery: Methodical delivery, medium leg kick into balance point with coil, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, loose, full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. 4S:Mostly straight actions. 2S: Has some arm-side run to it. T1972, 1891 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape, has some feel for the zone. T2352, 2319 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Arm side fade, occasional sink. T1571, 1429 average rpm.