@JMMoore_8 21.8
Hand Speed (max)
11/16/24
CLASS OF 2027
SS
RHP
John Merrell
Moore
Northwest Rankin (HS) • MS
5' 11" • 173.9LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Black Sox
5' 11" • 173.9LBSR/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Black Sox
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
69
Bat Speed (max)
11/16/24
24.2
Rot. Acc (max)
11/16/24
-
Hard Hit %
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
11/16/24
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/16/24
302
Distance (max)
11/16/24
70
Sweet Spot %
11/16/24
7.22
60-yd
6/17/25
4.02
30-yd
6/17/25
1.71
10-yd
6/17/25
22.6
Run speed (max)
11/16/24
83
INF Velo
11/16/24
76
OF Velo
3/25/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
6/17/25
80 - 81
Velo Range
6/17/25
2144
Spin Rate (avg)
6/17/25
Changeup
72 - 72
Velo Range
11/16/24
1500
Spin Rate (avg)
11/16/24
Curveball
68.2 - 70.2
Velo Range
6/17/25
1764
Spin Rate (avg)
11/16/24
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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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).
81.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.45
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.
11.8
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.0
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).
84.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
206
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.5526
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).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
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).
245
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.7414
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).
77.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
125
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.9033
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.
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
84.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Nov 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Mississippi Rising Stars ID
Mar 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
77.3
Exit Velocity (max)
71.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
237
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.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.0
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.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.9
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.
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Nov 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
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).
80.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
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).
2144
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.
26.7
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).
69.2
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).
1730
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
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).
1938
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.
25.0
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).
69.1
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).
1764
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).
72.4
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).
1500
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).
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.9
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 80.7
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,226
Spin Rate (max)
2,144
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
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,850
Spin Rate (max)
1,730
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Nov 16, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 78.6
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,035
Spin Rate (max)
1,938
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
70.0
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 69.9
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,929
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
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
72.4
Velocity (max)
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,500
Spin Rate (max)
1,500
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2025
2024
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.
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.
Pitching Velos
2025
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)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
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)
68.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.33
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
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.
7.22
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2025
2024
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.
63.69
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.
54.95
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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: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 174-pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Delivery: Smooth tempo, good direction to the plate. Finishes controlled.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action. High 3/4 slot
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. T2226, 2144 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. T1850, 1730 average rpm.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 174-pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance, high hand set, slight preset load Controlled load and stride, slightly upward bat path, uses leverage well, middle of the field approach
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 295' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Choppy feet, good range, glove works well through the baseball, developmental arm strength, clean transfers
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 63.69 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Arm Action: RH
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. T2035, 1938 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. T1929, 1764 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. T1500, 1500 average rpm.
ATH: 7.45 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hit: RHH. Even stance, relaxed look in the box. Quick toe tap into the swing, showed present strength to all parts of the field with liners all around. 63.9 mph bat speed with 20 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Quick loose arm action.
Defense: Good look in the infield. Good footwork with plus range. Good glove and hands.
ATH: 7.45 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 54.95 Edge Score