24.5
Hand Speed (max)
3/02/25
CLASS OF 2027
OF
RHP
JJ
Watkins
Cedar Creek (HS) • NJ
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Baseball Performance Center
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Baseball Performance Center
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
83.2
Bat Speed (max)
3/02/25
20.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/02/25
57
Hard Hit %
3/02/25
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/02/25
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/02/25
363
Distance (max)
3/02/25
67
Sweet Spot %
3/10/24
6.53
60-yd
3/02/25
-
30-yd
1.63
10-yd
3/02/25
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
90
OF Velo
3/02/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
86.3
Velocity (max)
3/02/25
84.3 - 86.1
Velo Range
3/02/25
2068
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24
Changeup
77.5 - 79.3
Velo Range
3/02/25
1836
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Curveball
70.5 - 73.2
Velo Range
3/10/24
1795
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24
Slider
73.3 - 78.1
Velo Range
3/02/25
2040
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.53
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
14.8
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
363
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.3712
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).
92.4
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).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.2985
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.
2025 NJ Preseason All-State: Underclass (2027-2028s)
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
275
Distance (avg)
363
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2024 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (2026-2027s)
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
83.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
78.8
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.
22.2
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.
74.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.1
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.
2025 NJ Preseason All-State: Underclass (2027-2028s)
Mar 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
83.2
Bat Speed (max)
78.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (2026-2027s)
Mar 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
72.1
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).
86.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
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).
1995
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.
23.4
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).
78.5
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).
1836
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).
75.7
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).
2040
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
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).
2068
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.
25.8
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).
71.8
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).
1795
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).
72.0
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).
1704
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).
2025 NJ Preseason All-State: Underclass (2027-2028s)
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
86.3
Velocity (max)
84.3 - 86.1
Velo Range
82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,059
Spin Rate (max)
1,995
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
78.5
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 78.1
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,102
Spin Rate (max)
2,040
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
79.3
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 79.3
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,904
Spin Rate (max)
1,836
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2024 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (2026-2027s)
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 81.1
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,093
Spin Rate (max)
2,068
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
73.2
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.2
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,805
Spin Rate (max)
1,795
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
73.8
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 73.6
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,756
Spin Rate (max)
1,704
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
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
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
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
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.90
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.02
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.63
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.53
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.
77.57
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Tools of the Trade: Class of 2027 Speed - Oct 21, 2025
- Tools of the Trade: Class of 2027 Arm Strength - Oct 7, 2025
- NJ Scout Blog: Mid Season Edition - Apr 30, 2025
- Winter Review: Top Performers from Preseason All-State – Underclass | Outfield - Apr 21, 2025
- 2027 Rankings: Position Player Risers - Dec 16, 2024
- Prep Baseball New Jersey Best of 2024: Top Outfield Velocity - Dec 6, 2024
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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.
JJ Watkins, Cedar Creek (NJ), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 184-pounds. Long and projectable frame.
Delivery: Gradual start to the delivery, works w/ consistent tempo. Even shoulder tilt, late separation w/ a delayed hand-break. Strong frontside.
Arm Action: RH. Long and clean AA, w/ some whippiness. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Consistently at the bottom of the zone, some downhill angle. T2093, 2068 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Shorter shape, late lateral action. T1805, 1795 average rpm.
CH: 70-74 mph. Showed some late fade at times. T1756, 1704 average rpm.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
JJ Watkins, Cedar Creek (NJ), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3, 184-pounds. Long and projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider, athletic stance. Toe-tap stride, stays on time. Hands up tall, work down and back in the load. Strong in the zone, hands stay tight. Firm contact with gap-to-gap potential. 72.1 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-86 mph. Long and loose AA, w/ intent.
Defense: Aggressive to the ball, does not break his momentum.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.90 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.