23.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/24
CLASS OF 2025
SS
2B
Jake
Norton
Rochester (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Motor City Hit Dogs 16u National Team
5' 10" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Motor City Hit Dogs 16u National Team
Rankings
2025 National
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73.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/24/24
23.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
-
Hard Hit %
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/20/23
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/09/24
304
Distance (max)
3/09/24
80
Sweet Spot %
6/20/23
6.87
60
3/09/24
-
30-yd
1.74
10-yd
2/24/24
19.6
Run speed (max)
2/24/24
90
INF Velo
2/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
7/07/22
76 - 81
Velo Range
7/07/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
63 - 67
Velo Range
7/07/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.87
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.01
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
12.5
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.65
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
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
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.
10.4
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
304
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.1
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).
87.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
201
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.3
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).
79.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.5
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.
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
79.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
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.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.8
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.
22.6
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.
66.9
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.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.4
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.
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
58.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.96
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.
7.12
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.
2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
7.12
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
1.69
RSi (max)
1.69
RSi (avg)
1,254
Jump Power (max)
30.1
Jump Height (max)
30.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 26, 2024
- 2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 26, 2024
- Results From 2024 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID - Feb 26, 2024
- Norton Looking For That Perfect Culture, College Program - Jan 18, 2024
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 25, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 25, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 25, 2023
- Results From 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Jun 22, 2023
- Strong Performances Highlight Michigan ProCase - Mar 10, 2023
- 2023 Michigan ProCase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 7, 2023
- 2023 Michigan ProCase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 7, 2023
- Results From 2023 Michigan ProCase - Mar 6, 2023
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Feb 15, 2023
- Results From 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID - Feb 12, 2023
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2023
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2023
- 2022 Scout Day: Hit Dogs - Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Hit Dogs - Feb 14, 2022
- Results From 2021 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects - Jun 18, 2021
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Jake Norton: SS/2B, (2025) Avondale, MI. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Began in a closed balanced stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Solid in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 86 mph; had developing hands, a natural exchange, and average footwork. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball deep. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.01. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Jake Norton: SS/2B, (2025) Avondale, MI. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Had raw above average bat speed, simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Ground ball line drive approach. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 86 mph; has sure twitchy hands, smooth consistent feet, and a twitchy exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
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Jake Norton: 2B/OF, (2025) Avondale, MI. 5-foot-7, 125-pound. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph.
Scout Evaluation
Jake Norton, Avondale, 2025, MI
Position: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 125-pound.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity.