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Hand Speed (max)
CLASS OF 2029
3B
RHP
Russell
Thomas, Jr.
Madison Central (HS) • MS
5' 11" • 182LBS
R/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: East Coast Sox
5' 11" • 182LBS
R/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: East Coast Sox
Rankings
2029 National
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2029 State
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Best Of Stats
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Bat Speed (max)
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Rot. Acc (max)
22
Hard Hit %
6/23/26
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/23/26
85
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/23/26
340
Distance (max)
6/23/26
56
Sweet Spot %
6/23/26
7.87
60-yd
6/23/26
4.31
30-yd
6/23/26
1.83
10-yd
6/23/26
17.2
Run speed (max)
6/23/26
77
INF Velo
6/23/26
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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Pop Time
Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
6/23/26
74.7 - 78
Velo Range
6/23/26
1643
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/26
Changeup
68.7 - 71.5
Velo Range
6/23/26
1273
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/26
Slider
62.3 - 64
Velo Range
6/23/26
1663
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/26
Positional Tools
2026
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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).
77.0
Hitting
2026
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
340
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
175
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.0398
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.
Central Mississippi Summer ID
Jun 23, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2026
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).
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).
1643
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.
21.5
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.1
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).
1273
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).
63.1
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).
1663
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).
Central Mississippi Summer ID
Jun 23, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 78.0
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,750
Spin Rate (max)
1,643
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
64.5
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 64.0
Velo Range
60.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,788
Spin Rate (max)
1,663
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
71.9
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 71.5
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,436
Spin Rate (max)
1,273
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
2026
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
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
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.87
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
65.42
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Physical
2026
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.