@J_poletes 22.1
Hand Speed (max)
6/28/23
CLASS OF 2027
OF
3B
James
Poletes
Okemos (HS) • MI
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Legacy Adidas 16u Ahrens
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Legacy Adidas 16u Ahrens
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/28/26
27.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/28/26
30
Hard Hit %
2/28/26
99.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/28/26
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/28/26
302
Distance (max)
3/01/25
67
Sweet Spot %
3/01/25
6.85
60-yd
6/23/25
3.83
30-yd
2/28/26
1.65
10-yd
2/28/26
20.5
Run speed (max)
6/23/25
84
INF Velo
2/28/26
87
OF Velo
2/28/26
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
3/01/25
81 - 82.4
Velo Range
3/01/25
1980
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/23
Changeup
73.5 - 76.6
Velo Range
3/01/25
1440
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/23
Curveball
63.6 - 65.8
Velo Range
3/01/25
2015
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/23
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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).
84.0
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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Hitting
2026
2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
264
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
99
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.4165
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).
91.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.7459
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).
82.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.8
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).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.1996
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.
2026 Western Michigan Preseason All-State 2 (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
99.2
Exit Velocity (max)
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
99
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Class of 2026-2027 (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Michigan Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
68.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
2023
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.
65.0
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.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.1
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.
2026 Western Michigan Preseason All-State 2 (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Michigan Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
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).
1875
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.
22.9
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).
64.5
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).
1903
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).
75.0
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).
1350
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).
76.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
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).
1980
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.
26.5
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).
60.8
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).
2015
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).
67.3
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).
1440
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).
2025 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
81.0 - 82.4
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,013
Spin Rate (max)
1,875
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
66.3
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 65.8
Velo Range
60.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,966
Spin Rate (max)
1,903
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
76.8
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 76.6
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,404
Spin Rate (max)
1,350
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Michigan Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
76.6
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 75.9
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,180
Spin Rate (max)
1,980
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
61.3
Velocity (max)
60.4 - 61.2
Velo Range
57.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,060
Spin Rate (max)
2,015
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
67.9
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 67.9
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,459
Spin Rate (max)
1,440
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.8
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)
35.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.25
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.71
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2026
2025
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.
3.83
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.91
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.85
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.85
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Michigan Junior State Games - Quick Hits - Jun 30, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Junior State Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 30, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Junior State Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 30, 2023
- Results From 2023 Michigan Junior State Games - Jun 29, 2023
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James Poletes: OF/RHP, (2027) Okemos, MI. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. (63.1 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Athletic from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 73 mph; shows athletic feet, developing hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were athletic. Solid on the mound, had an over-the-top arm angle and a short arm action with good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Even shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2180; Avg 1979).