@jhays0617 20.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/28/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
RHP
Joshua
Hays
Harford Technical High School (HS) • MD
5' 8" • 160LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Team XP
5' 8" • 160LBSR/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Team XP
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
1/28/24
14.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/16/25
-
Hard Hit %
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/16/25
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/16/25
281
Distance (max)
1/28/24
60
Sweet Spot %
1/28/24
-
60-yd
3.97
30-yd
2/16/25
1.67
10-yd
2/16/25
17.7
Run speed (max)
1/28/24
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
2/16/25
2.02 - 2.07
Pop Time
2/16/25
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
1/28/24
77 - 78
Velo Range
1/28/24
1976
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24
Changeup
67 - 70
Velo Range
1/28/24
1265
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24
Curveball
66.1 - 67.5
Velo Range
1/28/24
2230
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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).
83.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
260
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.1
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).
82.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
217
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.6
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.
2025 MD Preseason All State II
Feb 16, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MD 2024 Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
70.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
281
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.
17.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.2
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.
2025 MD Preseason All State II
Feb 16, 2025
Blast - Hitting
17.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MD 2024 Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1728
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1927
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
997
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1976
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2230
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1265
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1870
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2025 MD Preseason All State II
Feb 16, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
74.9
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 74.5
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,795
Spin Rate (max)
1,728
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
62.5
Velocity (max)
61.2 - 62.5
Velo Range
60.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,987
Spin Rate (max)
1,927
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.0
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 68.9
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,048
Spin Rate (max)
997
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
MD 2024 Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.9
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 77.7
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,995
Spin Rate (max)
1,976
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.5
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 67.5
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,293
Spin Rate (max)
2,230
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.6
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 69.6
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,295
Spin Rate (max)
1,265
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
76.8
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 76.8
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,903
Spin Rate (max)
1,870
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
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.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
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.
Vizual Edge
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.
76.61
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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: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Compact frame.
Delivery: Slow tempo delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from OTT slot.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. FB has fading action. T1795, 1728 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. CB has gradual movement. T1987, 1927 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Kills spin on CH. T1048, 997 average rpm.
ATH: 1.67 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with slight leg kick stride. Smooth, slightly uphill bat path. 63.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 72.7 mph. 260' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short arm action.
Defense: 2.02-2.07 pop times. Consistent hands.
ATH: 1.67 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 76.61 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Lean, compact frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with late effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Fastball has downhill plane. T1995, 1976 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Curveball has late depth. T2293, 2230 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Changeup has gradual movement. T1295, 1265 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Lean, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Simple, level barrel path. 63.2 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 281' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, compact arm action.
Defense: Natural hands, with clean exchanges.