@Jake_Buchman15 23.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/04/24
CLASS OF 2028
SS
3B
Jake
Buchman
Blue Valley Southwest (HS) • KS
5' 10" • 150.1LBS
S/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: Inevitable A's National
5' 10" • 150.1LBSS/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: Inevitable A's National
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/09/25
19.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/04/24
-
Hard Hit %
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
8/02/25
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/09/25
288
Distance (max)
6/17/25
65
Sweet Spot %
6/04/24
7.09
60-yd
6/17/25
3.91
30-yd
6/17/25
1.63
10-yd
6/17/25
19.3
Run speed (max)
6/17/25
84
INF Velo
2/09/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
10.9
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.6323
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).
82.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
278
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.3814
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.
Central Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
72.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kansas City Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
84.4
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.0
Exit Velocity (max)
68.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Team KC Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
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.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.6
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.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.5
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.
Central Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kansas City Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
17.3
Hand Speed (max)
16.7
Hand Speed (avg)
62.4
Bat Speed (max)
58.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Team KC Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.7
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.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.16
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.59
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.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.63
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.09
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.
Central Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 2, 2025
Vald
1.76
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.20
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
1.69
RSI (max)
23.5
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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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.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: SH. Upright even setup with a balanced base, weight centered, and soft movement in hands. Uses a moderate leg lift trigger gaining some ground forward. Similar swing from both sides. Long flat path through the zone, mostly barrels. Similar bat path from both sides. 66.1 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.0 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short stroke from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Confident athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.63 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Jake Buchman, Blue Valley Southwest (KS), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 151-pounds. Long wiry build with room for added strength.
Hit: SH. Tall even setup with a balanced base, weight centered, and active hands. Toe tap trigger. As a LHH has a more open and narrow setup using a moderate leg lift. Long flat path through the zone, shows intent to hit the ball pull side from the right side. Uses the whole field as a LHH, some barrels. 63.4 mph bat speed with 4 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 270' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph.
Defense: Athletic aggressive actions defensively.
ATH: 1.73 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.60 max vertical.
INF Jake Buchman (Blue Valley Southwest, 2028) is a smooth swinging switch hitter to keep an eye on from Tuesday’s event. With a level, polished swing from both sides of the plate, Buchman posted a 82.7 mph exit velo while flashing some pull side pop and showing quick hands with a 23.6 mph peak hand speed. In the infield, the incoming freshman showed smooth reliable actions and a 72 mph velocity to pair.