80.1
Velocity (max)
2/21/26
CLASS OF 2028
RHP
1B
James
Kirkland
Northern (HS) • PA
6' 2" • 172LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: API Academy 17U
6' 2" • 172LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: API Academy 17U
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
78.7 - 80
Velo Range
2/21/26
2117
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/26
Changeup
70.1 - 71.4
Velo Range
2/21/26
1342
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/26
Curveball
68.8 - 69.1
Velo Range
2/21/26
1890
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/26
Slider
68 - 69
Velo Range
2/21/26
1866
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/26
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/26
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/26
182
Distance (max)
2/21/26
22
Sweet Spot %
2/21/26
8.16
60-yd
2/21/26
4.52
30-yd
2/21/26
2.00
10-yd
2/21/26
16.9
Run speed (max)
2/21/26
76
INF Velo
2/21/26
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OF Velo
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2026
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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).
76.0
Hitting
2026
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
182
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
60
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
2.781
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.
MD Scout Day: 2026 API
Feb 21, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
60
Distance (avg)
182
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
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).
2117
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.
26.7
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).
69.0
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).
1890
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
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).
1866
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
Splitter
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).
1342
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
MD Scout Day: 2026 API
Feb 21, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 80.0
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,141
Spin Rate (max)
2,117
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.1
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 69.1
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,945
Spin Rate (max)
1,890
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)
68.4 - 68.9
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,883
Spin Rate (max)
1,866
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
71.4
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 71.4
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,303
Spin Rate (max)
1,342
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.0
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.51
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.16
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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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.