@JamesBacher29 21.1
Hand Speed (max)
7/22/26
CLASS OF 2028
C
RHP
James
Bacher
Madison (HS) • VA
5' 11" • 189.8LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Stars Marucci 2028
5' 11" • 189.8LBSR/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Stars Marucci 2028
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2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
7/22/26
21.5
Rot. Acc (max)
8/01/25
55
Hard Hit %
7/22/26
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
7/22/26
90.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/22/26
356
Distance (max)
7/22/26
82
Sweet Spot %
7/22/26
7.13
60-yd
7/22/26
3.92
30-yd
7/22/26
1.67
10-yd
2/15/26
19.7
Run speed (max)
7/22/26
77
INF Velo
6/25/24
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
2/15/26
1.98 - 2.06
Pop Time
6/25/24
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
6/19/25
77 - 81
Velo Range
6/19/25
1721
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Changeup
73 - 76
Velo Range
6/19/25
1142
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
6/19/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
63.7 - 67.2
Velo Range
6/25/24
1801
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
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Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 169-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Rhythmic, balanced setup. Short, slightly uphill bat path. 64.4 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-77 mph. Compact arm action.
Defense: 2.06-2.18 pop times. Consistent hands with natural exchange.
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 67.63 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Slim, wiry frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Fastball has some arm side run. T1798, 1703 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. Slider has late depth. T1819, 1801 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Kills spin on the changeup. T1177, 1142 average rpm.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Slim, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup. Short, level barrel path. 60.8 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.0 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. INF-77 mph. Short, compact arm action.
Defense: 1.98-2.06 pop times. Natural hands, with clean exchanges.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.80 max vertical.