Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2028

SS
RHP

Jacobie
Balo

Bishop Rosecrans High School (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 175LBS
L/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Ohio Hit Dogs National 15u
2028 National

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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitching Velos
Swift
VALD
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/16/25
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
6/30/25
23.8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/25/23
8
Hard Hit %
6/30/25
Power
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/30/25
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/30/25
320
Distance (max)
6/30/25
78
Sweet Spot %
2/25/24
Run
7.18
60-yd
6/30/25
3.97
30-yd
6/30/25
1.68
10-yd
7/24/24
19.1
Run speed (max)
6/30/25
Defense
82
INF Velo
6/30/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

81
Velocity (max)
2/16/25
78.3 - 80.4
Velo Range
2/16/25
1884
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/25

Changeup

72 - 72
Velo Range
6/12/24
1393
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23

Curveball

62.9 - 64.4
Velo Range
6/30/25
1893
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/25

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
Infield Velocity
82.0
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Infield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
12.1
60 Yard Dash
7.25
Infield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
80.4
Distance Max
320
Distance Avg
203
Launch Angle Avg
21.9116
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
76.2
Distance Max
304
Distance Avg
150
Launch Angle Avg
12.1873
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.0
Exit Velocity Avg
75.2
Distance Max
297
Distance Avg
168
Launch Angle Avg
20.1464
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Ohio Underclass Games - 1 (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Central Ohio Preseason All-State 1 (Invite-Only)
Feb 16, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Ohio Future 50 (Invite Only)
Jun 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
120
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2024 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.8
Exit Velocity (max)
67.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
238
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
JFG Workout MI/OH
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
77.4
Exit Velocity (max)
69.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
137
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
18.1
Bat Speed Max
70.1
Bat Speed Avg
65.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.1
Hand Speed Avg
17.8
Bat Speed Max
66.6
Bat Speed Avg
62.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.7
Hand Speed Avg
18.5
Bat Speed Max
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
63.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2025 Ohio Underclass Games - 1 (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 Central Ohio Preseason All-State 1 (Invite-Only)
Feb 16, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Ohio Future 50 (Invite Only)
Jun 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
60.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
JFG Workout MI/OH
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
64.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1882
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1861
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
64.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1252
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1650
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
58.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1675
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
63.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1254
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1585
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
21.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
56.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1607
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
59.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1393
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
2025 Ohio Underclass Games - 1 (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
78.9
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 78.9
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,071
Spin Rate (max)
1,884
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
64.8
Velocity (max)
62.9 - 64.4
Velo Range
61.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,936
Spin Rate (max)
1,893
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2025 Central Ohio Preseason All-State 1 (Invite-Only)
Feb 16, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.9
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 80.4
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,963
Spin Rate (max)
1,879
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
62.1
Velocity (max)
60.7 - 62.0
Velo Range
60.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,848
Spin Rate (max)
1,804
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
68.1
Velocity (max)
61.3 - 67.0
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,303
Spin Rate (max)
1,252
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.1
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 76.1
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,986
Spin Rate (max)
1,699
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
59.6
Velocity (max)
57.8 - 59.6
Velo Range
56.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,862
Spin Rate (max)
1,831
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2024 Ohio Future 50 (Invite Only)
Jun 12, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
76.0
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 74.6
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,843
Spin Rate (max)
1,606
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
62.1
Velocity (max)
57.3 - 60.5
Velo Range
56.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,877
Spin Rate (max)
1,614
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)
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,266
Spin Rate (max)
1,266
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2024 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.8
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 77.5
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,695
Spin Rate (max)
1,676
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
59.9
Velocity (max)
57.2 - 59.9
Velo Range
57.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,698
Spin Rate (max)
1,656
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
61.1
Velocity (max)
60.6 - 61.1
Velo Range
1,293
Spin Rate (max)
1,249
Spin Rate (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.3
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 74.8
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,656
Spin Rate (max)
1,585
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
59.7
Velocity (max)
54.1 - 58.3
Velo Range
54.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,773
Spin Rate (max)
1,607
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
59.9
Velocity (max)
59.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,393
Spin Rate (max)
1,393
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

2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
58.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.0
15U National Championship
Jun 19, 2025
Pitching
78
Max FB
74 - 78
FB
62 - 63
CB
66 - 67
CH
PBT Great Lakes Program Invite
Jun 12, 2025
Pitching
79
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
60 - 61
CB
2025 Central Ohio Preseason All-State 1 (Invite-Only)
Feb 16, 2025
Pitching
81
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
61 - 62
CB
61 - 67
CH
Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2024
Pitching
77
Max FB
74 - 76
FB
57 - 60
CB
2024 Ohio Future 50 (Invite Only)
Jun 12, 2024
Pitching
76
Max FB
72 - 75
FB
57 - 61
CB
72 - 72
CH
2024 PBR Ohio Summer Invite
Jun 6, 2024
Pitching
75
Max FB
73 - 75
FB
57 - 58
CB
60 - 62
CH
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Pitching
77
Max FB
73 - 77
FB
57 - 60
CB
68 - 70
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.68
30 Yard Dash
4.04
60 Yard Dash
7.34
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
4.09
60 Yard Dash
7.40
Top Speed (MPH)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.68
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.34
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1.79
RSI (max)
28.5
Jump Height (max)
JFG Workout MI/OH
Jul 25, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.40
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.40
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.71
30 Yard Dash
3.97
60 Yard Dash
7.18
Top Speed (MPH)
2025 Ohio Underclass Games - 1 (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2025
Vald
1.71
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.18
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
2025 Central Ohio Preseason All-State 1 (Invite-Only)
Feb 16, 2025
Vald
1.73
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
7.29
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)

Vizual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/16/25
Jacobie Balo, BISHOP ROSECRANS HIGH SCHOOL (OH), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. T1963, 1879 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. T1848, 1804 average rpm.
CH: 61-67 mph. T1303, 1252 average rpm.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
2/16/25
Jacobie Balo, BISHOP ROSECRANS HIGH SCHOOL (OH), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/12/24
Jacobie Balo, Rosecrans (OH), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP LHH, +ATH.
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Stocky, athletic build. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Athletic delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short, athletic arm action.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. T1843, 1606 average rpm.
CB: 57-61 mph. T1877, 1614 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. T1266, 1266 average rpm.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60.
6/12/24
#ERROR!
7/26/23

LHH hitting infielder that could profile in multiple spots inside a lineup considering combo of athleticism and feel for contact. High mid 80s exit velo and upper 60s type batspeed.


7/18/23

Jacobie Balo: SS/RHP, (2028) Rosecrans, OH. 5-foot-5, 150-pound. (62.6 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a level swing plane, present bat speed and high finish. Barreled up lots of balls throughout his round. Pull side approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 74 mph. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.25. Athletic on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish.  (Max spin 1656; Avg 1585). 


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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
JFG Workout MI/OH/KY
Jul 23, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
2024 Ohio Future 50 (Invite Only)
Jun 12, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)