21.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/14/26
CLASS OF 2029
SS
3B
James
Golen
Mt. Lebanon (HS) • PA
5' 11" • 162.3LBS
R/R • 14yr 10mo
Travel Team: Northeast Padres Scout
5' 11" • 162.3LBSR/R • 14yr 10mo
Travel Team: Northeast Padres Scout
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71.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/14/26
15
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/26
36
Hard Hit %
2/14/26
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/26
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/14/26
314
Distance (max)
2/14/26
91
Sweet Spot %
2/14/26
-
60-yd
3.98
30-yd
2/14/26
1.63
10-yd
2/14/26
13.2
Run speed (max)
2/03/24
79
INF Velo
2/14/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81.3
Velocity (max)
2/14/26
80.3 - 81.1
Velo Range
2/14/26
1835
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Changeup
75.9 - 76.2
Velo Range
2/14/26
1667
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Curveball
71.4 - 72.6
Velo Range
2/14/26
2169
Spin Rate (avg)
2/14/26
Positional Tools
2026
2025
2024
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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).
79.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.3817
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).
83.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
129
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.6187
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).
75.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
235
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.1489
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.
2026 PA Preseason ID: Southwest (Session 1)
Feb 14, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
265
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2025 PA Rising Stars: West
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
73.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
129
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Beaver Valley Scout Day
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
75.8
Exit Velocity (max)
71.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
235
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
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.
20.5
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.
66.8
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.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.2
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.
17.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.8
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.
2026 PA Preseason ID: Southwest (Session 1)
Feb 14, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 PA Rising Stars: West
Feb 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Beaver Valley Scout Day
Feb 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
17.4
Hand Speed (max)
16.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
58.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
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).
1817
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.
22.5
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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).
2169
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).
76.0
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).
1234
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
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).
1835
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).
67.8
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).
2029
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).
71.4
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).
1667
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.5
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).
1708
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.
24.6
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).
61.9
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).
1923
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).
2026 PA Preseason ID: Southwest (Session 1)
Feb 14, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
81.3
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 81.1
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,863
Spin Rate (max)
1,817
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
72.6
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 72.6
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,191
Spin Rate (max)
2,169
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
76.2
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 76.2
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,283
Spin Rate (max)
1,234
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2025 PA Rising Stars: West
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 76.9
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,962
Spin Rate (max)
1,835
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
67.9
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 67.9
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,035
Spin Rate (max)
2,029
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.6
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 72.8
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,177
Spin Rate (max)
1,667
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2024 Beaver Valley Scout Day
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
70.8
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 70.5
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,766
Spin Rate (max)
1,708
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
62.2
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 62.2
Velo Range
59.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,965
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2026
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
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
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
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Game Performance
2024
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.64
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.63
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
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.
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.28
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.
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
63.93
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.
66.33
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Physical
2026
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.
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.