@James_W_0 22.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/09/25
CLASS OF 2028
OF
RHP
James
Weitekamp
Kirkwood (HS) • MO
6' 2" • 155.6LBS
R/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: SBA Mid-America National
6' 2" • 155.6LBSR/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: SBA Mid-America National
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/22/25
19.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/22/25
22
Hard Hit %
6/09/25
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/09/25
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/22/25
329
Distance (max)
6/09/25
56
Sweet Spot %
6/09/25
6.99
60-yd
6/09/25
3.86
30-yd
6/09/25
1.68
10-yd
6/09/25
19.6
Run speed (max)
6/09/25
-
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
2/22/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
2/22/25
78 - 80
Velo Range
2/22/25
1857
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/25
Changeup
71.9 - 75.3
Velo Range
2/22/25
1313
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/25
Curveball
61.1 - 63
Velo Range
2/22/25
1912
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/25
Slider
56.7 - 60.1
Velo Range
6/09/25
1909
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/25
Positional Tools
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.99
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
13.2
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.6501
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.
Missouri State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
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.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.5
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.
Missouri State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
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).
1540
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.
20.2
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).
61.2
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).
1899
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).
71.9
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).
1302
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.1
Slider
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).
1909
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Missouri State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 9, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
77.4
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 76.9
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,613
Spin Rate (max)
1,464
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
56.7
Velocity (max)
1,818
Spin Rate (max)
1,818
Spin Rate (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
61.1
Velocity (max)
56.7 - 60.1
Velo Range
55.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,967
Spin Rate (max)
1,909
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
73.2
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 72.8
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,549
Spin Rate (max)
1,313
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 79.6
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,930
Spin Rate (max)
1,857
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
63.8
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 63.0
Velo Range
57.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,975
Spin Rate (max)
1,912
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
76.6
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 75.3
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,406
Spin Rate (max)
1,290
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
2025
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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)
60.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.86
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.99
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Vald
1.78
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
7.25
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
1.15
RSI (max)
19.7
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 9, 2025
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Positional Analysis - May 9, 2025
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 26, 2025
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Feb 25, 2025
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Pitching Data Dive - Feb 25, 2025
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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: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 156-pounds. Long lean frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a high leg lift before striding straight down the mound and continuing down the mound after landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short whippy arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Some strikes, some arm side run at times. T1613, 1464 average rpm.
CB: 57-57 mph. Some strikes, rolling 1/7 shape. T1818, 1818 average rpm.
SL: 57-60 mph. Some strikes, rollign slurve shape. T1967, 1909 average rpm.
CH: 68-73 mph. Some strikes, kills spin, keeps its plane. T1549, 1313 average rpm.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.86 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 156-pounds. Long lean frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall even setup with a wide base, weight centered, and bat wiggle. Uses a short leg lift trigegr gaining ground forward. Long slightly uphill path through the zone, some barrels, power present. 67.2 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 329' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-75 mph.
Defense: Athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.86 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
OF/RHP James Weitekamp (Kirkwood, MO; 2028) is an upside, 6-foot-1, 152-pound, two-way prospect in the Missouri freshman class. Weitekamp’s present levers are noticeable in the right-handed batters box where he leverages the baseball to the pull-side and the ball jumps off the barrel when it is on time. A number of balls jumped off the barrel to the pull-side gap throughout his round, where he averaged 84.8 mph off the bat, T91.8 and launched his furthest batted ball 307’. The outfielder also ran an above-average 60, 7.25 laser-timed 60, given his age and long frame. He topped at 82 mph from the outfield and sat 78-80 mph during his bullpen featuring all kinds of upside on the mound as well. Name to know moving forward in Missouri.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150 pounds. Long-limbed frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, square setup. Rhythmic load, slight stride into contact; uses lower half. Level path, line-drive approach with some pull-side power. 68 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (84.8 avg.); 307-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long draw out of the glove, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Quick, quiet footwork; fields glove-side with confidence.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.70-inch max vertical jump.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 150-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable frame.
Delivery: Methodical tall-and-fall delivery. High leg lift with slight tuck and coil, stays controlled down the mound. Upside freshman arm.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Clean out of the hand, flashed arm-side run. T1930, 1857 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape with depth. T1975, 1912 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Developing fade. T1406, 1290 average rpm.