@JBBoykin2 78.4
Velocity (max)
1/12/25
CLASS OF 2028
LHP
OF
John Baker
Boykin
Amory (HS) • MS
6' 2" • 164LBS
L/L • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: East Coast Sox
6' 2" • 164LBSL/L • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: East Coast Sox
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
76.8 - 78.4
Velo Range
1/12/25
2151
Spin Rate (avg)
6/17/25
Changeup
70.8 - 73.3
Velo Range
6/17/25
1866
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25
Curveball
67.8 - 70.4
Velo Range
6/17/25
2088
Spin Rate (avg)
6/17/25
Slider
68 - 69
Velo Range
1/12/25
1915
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25
93
Exit Velocity (max)
6/17/25
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/17/25
316
Distance (max)
6/17/25
56
Sweet Spot %
1/12/25
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/12/25
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
1/12/25
16.7
Rot. Acc (max)
1/12/25
25
Hard Hit %
6/17/25
6.89
60-yd
6/17/25
3.81
30-yd
6/17/25
1.60
10-yd
6/17/25
19.9
Run speed (max)
6/17/25
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INF Velo
80
OF Velo
1/12/25
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.3765
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
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
North Mississippi Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
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.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.0
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.
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North Mississippi Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
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).
78.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
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).
2148
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.
28.6
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).
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).
2088
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).
71.7
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).
1724
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).
68.4
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).
1915
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).
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
78.3
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 76.5
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,290
Spin Rate (max)
2,151
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
70.7
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 70.4
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,176
Spin Rate (max)
2,088
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
73.5
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 73.3
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,666
Spin Rate (max)
1,629
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
North Mississippi Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
78.4
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 78.4
Velo Range
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,185
Spin Rate (max)
2,132
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.5
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 68.5
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,939
Spin Rate (max)
1,915
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,004
Spin Rate (max)
1,866
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
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
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)
77.5
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)
68.5
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.6
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.81
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.88
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.
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.
74.87
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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: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 153-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Delivery: Slow and controlled throughout delivery, Slightly off line to 1st base, Long stride
Arm Action: LH. FB-Some arm side ride, CH-Mimics fastball arm action, SL-Sweeping action
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Arm side run T2185, 2132 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Developing command with good shape T1939, 1915 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Mimics well though developing command T2004, 1866 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 153-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, High hand set Small knee lift into stride, Slightly upward bat path, Aggression into contact, Line drive approach 66.1 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 278' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. long arm action, long step , can improve on quick release
Defense: Developing footwork, Good range, Glove works well through the baseball, Developing arm strength
Vizual Edge: 61.3 Edge Score