@MJportis2026 
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
9/10/23
CLASS OF 2026
SS
RHP
Mark (MJ)
Portis
Whitfield (HS) • MO
5' 8" • 173LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: US Nationals Mid AM
5' 8" • 173LBSR/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: US Nationals Mid AM
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
9/10/23
18.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/24
22
Hard Hit %
2/21/24
95.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/24
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/24
320
Distance (max)
9/07/24
67
Sweet Spot %
2/15/23
6.92
60-yd
2/21/24
4.01
30-yd
9/10/23
1.76
10-yd
9/10/23
18.9
Run speed (max)
9/10/23
83
INF Velo
2/21/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
2/21/24
80 - 81
Velo Range
2/21/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
70 - 71
Velo Range
2/21/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
69 - 70
Velo Range
2/21/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
64 - 66
Velo Range
2/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
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)
6.92
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.03
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
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.
13.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.14
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
11.9
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
320
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
161
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.4243
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).
85.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.6001
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.
MO Fall Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 7, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Midwest Futures Scout Day
Feb 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
138
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
St. Louis Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
75.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MO Fall Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Sep 10, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
246
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Midwest Futures Scout Day
Feb 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.4
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.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.1
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.
MO Fall Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 7, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
St. Louis Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
65.4
Bat Speed (max)
62.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MO Fall Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Sep 10, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
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).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
2024
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.
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.
4.01
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.26
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Physical
2024
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/RHP
Body: 5-8, 173-pounds. Physical build.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, wide base, front foot slightly open. Rhythmic movement in hands, short leg lift trigger gaining some ground forward. Short flat path through the zone, some barrels. Power present with high exit velocity. 64.7 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Moderate stroke from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Confident athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60.
INF MJ Portis (Whitfield, 2026) is a strong, athletic junior that showed well in this look. Portis worked from gap to gap in BP, using a short, compact stroke with natural lift to elevate balls to all fields. He barreled his best ball of the day at 91.4 mph with plenty more to come as he continues to add size and strength.
Mark (MJ) Portis, Whitfield (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 179-pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, square setup. Toe-tap into a body load and short stride. Slight uphill swing plane. Quick through the zone. Middle of the field approach. 62.6 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.0 mph. 270' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Short high-3/4 arm action.
Defense: Works around and through the ball, staying low to field. Clean gather out front.
ATH: 26.40 max vertical.