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Hand Speed (max)
2/17/25
CLASS OF 2027
SS
2B
John
Hornback
St. James Academy (HS) • KS
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Prime 27:17
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Prime 27:17
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/25
14.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/20/23
11
Hard Hit %
2/17/25
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/25
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/25
283
Distance (max)
6/20/23
64
Sweet Spot %
6/20/23
7.07
60-yd
2/17/25
3.92
30-yd
2/17/25
1.65
10-yd
6/20/23
19.5
Run speed (max)
2/17/25
78
INF Velo
2/17/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.19
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.
11.2
Hitting
2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
255
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.5412
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).
80.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
283
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.602
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.
Prime and Precision Scout Day
Feb 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Open
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.5
Exit Velocity (max)
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars Position Player Showcase
May 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.7
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.
Prime and Precision Scout Day
Feb 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Open
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.9
Bat Speed (max)
58.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.95
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.22
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.92
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.07
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
64.01
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John Hornback, St. James Academy (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open start with weight shifted onto back-side. Bat starts above head and lowers to shoulder at load. Sits deep into back leg at load with a toe-tap trigger. Uphill bat path that produced consistent line-drive contact to the pull-side. 58.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 283' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Quick, 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Glove plays out front. Attacks the ball with active feet, comfortable on the move.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 64.01 Edge Score