18.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/16/26
CLASS OF 2028
OF
SS
Samuel
James
Chicago Hope Academy (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 155LBS
R/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: White Sox Ace 16u
5' 8" • 155LBSR/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: White Sox Ace 16u
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Best Of Stats
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/16/26
16.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/16/26
-
Hard Hit %
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/16/26
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/16/26
323
Distance (max)
2/16/26
67
Sweet Spot %
2/16/26
7.35
60-yd
2/16/26
4.05
30-yd
2/16/26
1.70
10-yd
2/16/26
18.6
Run speed (max)
2/16/26
74
INF Velo
2/16/26
77
OF Velo
2/16/26
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2026
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)
7.35
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.65
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
10.2
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
207
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.9528
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
132
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.1163
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
77.7
Exit Velocity (max)
64.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
228
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
55.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
50.9
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Blast - Hitting
18.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Blast - Hitting
18.3
Hand Speed (max)
16.6
Hand Speed (avg)
55.4
Bat Speed (max)
50.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2026
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.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.35
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.65
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Vald
1.73
10-yd
4.14
30-yd
7.65
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
0.93
RSI (max)
20.8
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
86.69
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.
80.26
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Chicago Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 4, 2026
- Chicago Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - May 4, 2026
- Chicago Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Feb 26, 2026
- Chicago Preseason ID: Takeaways - Feb 25, 2026
- Chicago Preseason ID: Outfielder Analysis - May 14, 2025
- Chicago Preseason ID: Infielder Analysis - May 14, 2025
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Physical
2026
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.
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.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 150 pounds. Athletic, very projectable, high trim waist with sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Crouched and athletic set up, lands centered, quiet move to the hitting position. Athlete with twitch, balanced, bat-speed, whippy and flat path. 62.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (81.4 avg.); 323-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. OF - 77 mph. 3/4 slot with arm quickness.
Defense: OF: One hand gather into shuffle step with clean transfers. INF: Quick mover laterally, clean and soft hands, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.35 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 86.69 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 145 pounds. Wiry frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open stance, short stride back to even. Handsy, feel for the barrel, up the middle approach. 50.9 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 mph max exit velocity (64.2 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. OF - 74 mph. OF: Short arm action, 3/4 slot. INF: Loose, full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: One-hand gather out front, soft hands, shuffles on throws. INF: Two-hand gather out front, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.65 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 80.26 Edge Score.