@Johnpbaker2028 22.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/19/25
CLASS OF 2028
OF
C
John
Baker
Louisville (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: MashFactory - Drabick
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 15yr 9mo
Travel Team: MashFactory - Drabick
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2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/19/25
15.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/02/24
33
Hard Hit %
6/30/25
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/30/25
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/30/25
360
Distance (max)
6/30/25
67
Sweet Spot %
6/30/25
6.82
60-yd
6/30/25
3.87
30-yd
6/30/25
1.69
10-yd
6/30/25
20.8
Run speed (max)
6/30/25
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INF Velo
80
OF Velo
6/12/24
73
C Velo
1/19/25
2.01 - 2.03
Pop Time
1/19/25
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
1/19/25
78 - 79
Velo Range
1/19/25
1891
Spin Rate (avg)
1/19/25
Changeup
73.8 - 75.1
Velo Range
1/19/25
1702
Spin Rate (avg)
1/19/25
Curveball
67 - 69
Velo Range
1/19/25
2204
Spin Rate (avg)
1/19/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.02
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.03
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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
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.
13.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.94
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.09
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
10.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
360
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.7525
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).
85.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
142
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.4726
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).
70.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
156
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5859
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 Ohio Underclass Games - 1 (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
251
Distance (avg)
360
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
79.8
Exit Velocity (max)
73.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
68
Distance (avg)
199
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2024 Ohio Future 50 (Invite Only)
Jun 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Northern Ohio Rising Stars ID
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
122
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
70.9
Exit Velocity (max)
65.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
242
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
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.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.9
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.
20.7
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.
61.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.1
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 Ohio Underclass Games - 1 (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.1
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
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Northern Ohio Rising Stars ID
Mar 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
62.3
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
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
61.3
Bat Speed (max)
60.1
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).
78.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
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).
1891
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.
24.2
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).
67.6
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).
2204
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).
74.5
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).
1702
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 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
78.7
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 78.5
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,947
Spin Rate (max)
1,891
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
69.0
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 68.5
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,264
Spin Rate (max)
2,204
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.1
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.1
Velo Range
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,723
Spin Rate (max)
1,702
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.87
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.82
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.
2025 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 19, 2025
Vald
1.71
10-yd
3.94
30-yd
7.02
60-yd
19.9
Run speed (max)
1.35
RSI (max)
22.2
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2025 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State - Top Statistical Performers - Jan 22, 2025
- Results From 2024 Northern Ohio Rising Stars ID - Mar 4, 2024
- 2023 Ohio Junior State Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jul 20, 2023
- 2023 Ohio Junior State Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jul 20, 2023
- 2023 Ohio Junior State Games - Quick Hits - Jul 19, 2023
- Results From 2023 Ohio Junior State Games - Jul 19, 2023
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Physical
2024
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/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build, high waisted frame with room to fill out
Delivery: Basic windup, slow tempo w/ high leg kick
Arm Action: RH. Easy motion out of a 3/4 slot, collapses front leg before extending over the top
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Showed some occasional ASR T1947, 1891 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape, showed gradual break away from RHH T2264, 2204 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Showed consistent fade and solid arm speed T1723, 1702 average rpm.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic build, high waisted frame with room to fill out
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short weight shift onto back hip, small leg kick, minimal hand load Bottom half shows clean movements, longer swing plays east/west 67.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.3 mph. 199' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. OF-80 mph. Strong arm, high 3/4 slot with easy action
Defense: 2.01-2.03 pop times. Athletic mover, positions body well, servicable mechanics behind the plate
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Conventional build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed hands with some bounce in the lower half. Quick rotations thru the process. 64.1 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 230' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. OF-80 mph. Strong, accurate arm
Defense: 2.01-2.13 pop times. Super clean, natural movements.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60.
John Baker: C/OF, (2028) CVCA, OH. 5-foot-9, 131-pound. (60.1 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall stance with a compact smooth load, then uses a toe tap stride. Had developing bat speed, short simple swing plane and balanced finish. Up the middle approach. From the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 69 mph. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 66 mph. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 66 mph; had consistent pop times of 2.19-2.31. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.09.