23
Hand Speed (max)
3/16/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
OF
Joey
Dacosta
Hanover (HS) • MA
5' 6" • 130LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Northeast Lions
5' 6" • 130LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Northeast Lions
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
3/19/23
11
Rot. Acc (max)
3/16/25
-
Hard Hit %
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
3/17/24
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/17/24
282
Distance (max)
3/17/24
53
Sweet Spot %
3/19/23
7.31
60-yd
3/16/25
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
3/16/25
87
OF Velo
3/16/25
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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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).
85.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.78
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
267
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
114
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.6512
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).
85.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.9238
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).
79.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
128
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.3579
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.
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.16.25
Mar 16, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
66.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
114
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.17.24
Mar 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.19.23
Mar 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.7
Exit Velocity (max)
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
128
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
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.
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.16.25
Mar 16, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.19.23
Mar 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
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.
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.19.23
Mar 19, 2023
Swift
1.68
RSI (max)
1.68
RSI (avg)
1,082
Jump Power (max)
26.7
Jump Height (max)
26.7
Jump Height (avg)
2025
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.3
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Northeast Lions - Mar 19, 2024
- 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 21, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions - Quick Hits - Mar 21, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 21, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions - Mar 20, 2023
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Joey DaCosta: SS/OF, (2026) Hanover, MA. 5-foot-6, 130-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. Starts in a narrow balanced stance with a controlled handsy load, then uses a closed small stride. Had a flat simple swing plane, developing bat speed and level finish. Produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was registered at 82 mph; has developing, soft hands, a natural exchange, and developing in control feet. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 84 mph; had a clean exchange, developing footwork, and developing hands. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were developing athletically. Showed a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a time of 7.44 in the 60-yard dash.
Joey DaCosta: SS/OF, (2026) Hanover, MA. 5-foot-6, 130-pound slim build. Capable in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 80 mph. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced open stance with a controlled load, then uses a closed small stride. Has developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 79 mph; had developing soft hands, a natural exchange, and developing athletic footwork. Capable from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 83 mph; had a natural exchange, developing soft hands, and developing consistent footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a time of 7.78 in the 60-yard dash.