@JoeBarks7 
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/24
CLASS OF 2025
1B
OF
Joe
Barkley
Neuqua Valley (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 184LBSR/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Canes Illinois
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/24
19.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/24
70
Hard Hit %
8/06/24
99.3
Exit Velocity (max)
8/06/24
92.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/06/24
375
Distance (max)
8/06/24
60
Sweet Spot %
2/19/24
6.95
60-yd
8/06/24
3.90
30-yd
8/06/24
1.66
10-yd
8/06/24
20.1
Run speed (max)
8/06/24
80
INF Velo
2/19/24
85
OF Velo
8/06/24
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C Velo
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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)
6.95
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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).
85.0
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.
14.3
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
375
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.9813
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 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
99.3
Exit Velocity (max)
92.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
216
Distance (avg)
375
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
98.9
Exit Velocity (max)
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.0
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 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
73.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.90
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.95
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
72.64
Pitch Ai
Notes
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- Illinois State Games: Class of 2025 Outfield Analysis - Oct 30, 2024
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- IHSA Playoff Performers - May 30, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 8, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 23, 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.
Lake Land commit, Barkley hit a two-run homer in the top of the 7th against Naperville Central to extend the Wildcat lead to six.. Joe also had a 2-run single in a 9-run 4th inning against Central that helped the Wildcats win their first DVC game of '25. Had five hits on the week with a double, five RBIs, six runs, and a stolen base.
Lakers commit, Barkley finished the week 6-for-10 with a double, home run, six RBis, two runs, and a stolen base. He delivered a 4-4 performance in a much-needed 2nd win for the Wildcats over Wheaton Academy.
Verbally committed to Lake Land JC.
1B Joe Barkley (Neuqua Valley) wielded one of the stronger right-handed swings in attendance, reaching up to 99 mph for his max EV in the workout with an average of 91.1 mph and max distance of 375’. He also put up some impressive BLAST numbers, with an average bat-speed of 73 mph and average hand-speed of 22.2 mph. He gets his A-swing off in-game while still being able to control the zone and sit back on spin.
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-11, 184-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, no stride, repeats. Flat path, strong, creates backspin, hard contact pull-side, natural loft. 73.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 92.7 mph. 375’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. 3/4 slot, fuller arc, some carry through throw, uphill.
Defense: One-hand side gather, brings glove to hand.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.
Uncommitted. In his first-ever varsity at-bat, Barkley set the tone by going 1-for-1 with an RBI.
1B Joe Barkley (Neuqua Valley, 2025) put his impressive power on display throughout BP, reaching up to 99 mph for his max EV with an average of 89.5 mph. The right-handed hitter has loose wrists with a flat path, working consistently on the barrel up the middle of the field. He displayed some quality BLAST metrics, averaging 22.5 mph for his hand-speed, 72.4 mph for his bat-speed, and 16.5 G’s of rotational acceleration. Quality runner with a 7.06 in the 60.