@johnwillard2009 22.2
Hand Speed (max)
1/28/26
CLASS OF 2028
C
RHP
John
Willard III
Bonanza (HS) • NV
6' 1" • 207.5LBS
R/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Southern Nevada Barons
6' 1" • 207.5LBSR/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Southern Nevada Barons
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
1/28/26
13.4
Rot. Acc (max)
1/28/26
50
Hard Hit %
1/28/26
100.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/28/26
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/28/26
355
Distance (max)
1/28/26
75
Sweet Spot %
1/28/26
7.30
60-yd
1/28/26
4.02
30-yd
1/28/26
1.77
10-yd
1/28/26
18.7
Run speed (max)
1/28/26
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
1/28/26
2.09 - 2.19
Pop Time
1/28/26
Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
1/28/26
79.6 - 81.2
Velo Range
1/28/26
2102
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/26
Changeup
71 - 74
Velo Range
1/28/26
1838
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/26
Curveball
64.7 - 66.2
Velo Range
1/28/26
2025
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/26
Slider
66 - 69
Velo Range
1/28/26
2040
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/26
Positional Tools
2026
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Hitting
2026
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
355
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.954
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.
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jan 28, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
100.8
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
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.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.3
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.
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jan 28, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
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).
2102
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.
26.1
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).
65.4
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).
2025
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).
1838
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).
67.5
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).
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jan 28, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 81.2
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,206
Spin Rate (max)
2,102
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
66.3
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 66.2
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,109
Spin Rate (max)
2,025
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
68.9
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 68.9
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,074
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
73.7
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 73.6
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,960
Spin Rate (max)
1,838
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2026
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)
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.02
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.3
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
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.
50.72
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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.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 208-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and narrow setup. High leg kick with controlled body.
Arm Action: RH. High leg kick. Quick high 3/4 arm slot. Effective hand speed.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Shows some life to it at the top of the zone. Has some carry with slight arm side run. T2206, 2102 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Loopy action with some tumble. Effective bottom in the zone. T2109, 2025 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Sharp spin. Commands well away from hitters. Tight spin and control. T2074, 2040 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Has effective drop. Controls arm side action well. T1960, 1838 average rpm.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.40 max vertical.