@JJamVanNess 23.3
Hand Speed (max)
9/17/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
1B
Jameson
Van Ness
Christian Academy of Knoxville (HS) • TN
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: BC Athletics 2024
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: BC Athletics 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
9/17/22
11.9
Rot. Acc (max)
9/17/22
-
Hard Hit %
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/06/23
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/25/22
286
Distance (max)
9/17/22
50
Sweet Spot %
9/25/22
7.37
60-yd
6/06/23
4.15
30-yd
6/06/23
1.83
10-yd
6/06/23
19.0
Run speed (max)
6/06/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
6/06/23
2.01 - 2.09
Pop Time
6/06/23
Fastball
85
Velocity (max)
6/14/24
81 - 85
Velo Range
6/14/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
69 - 71
Velo Range
6/14/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.09
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.73
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.2
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.7656
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).
86.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
159
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.6566
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.
Top Prospect Games: Nashville (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: BC Athletics
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Tennessee State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 17, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.7
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.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.0
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.
Top Prospect Games: Nashville (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Tennessee State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 17, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.73
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.15
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.37
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.73
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.
Tennessee State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 17, 2022
Swift
7.73
60-yd
15.9
Run speed (max)
7.8
Run Speed (avg)
2.59
RSI (max)
2.59
RSI (avg)
1,535
Jump Power (max)
24.4
Jump Height (max)
24.3
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
57.87
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Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Strong lower half, room to grow
Hit: R. Slightly closed crouched wide stance; Hands back by shoulder, toe tap Flat short swing, keeps hands close to body; Has trouble making contact outfront extended, hits everything inside his body or off his back hip. Wants to go oppo 65.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 88 mph. 270' max distance. Contact guy
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short arm action, high intent throws; backspins the ball well, misses up and down at the bag. Ball carries well to the base
Defense: 2.01-2.09 pop times. Traditional setup, gains ground towards 2B well. Relies on arm strength to make up for transfer
ATH: 7.37 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 57.87 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Narrow, slender upper half w/ sturdy lower half & strength.
Hits: RHH. Crouched stance w/ wide base. Small leg kick and corks hands in load w/ bat tip. Generates above average bat speed w/ uphill plane into high two handed finish. Collapses on back side while spraying line drives middle to pullside.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.8 MPH. 286' max distance. Gap power potential w/ clean up in load and plane efficiency.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short from the ear action w/ some stiffness, but above average arm strength.
Defense: 2.15-2.20 pop times. Squared setup, rawness in receiving w/ ok hands. Length in transfers and effort on throws.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.