Prep Baseball Report

5280 Spotlight: 1B JT Shank


Chance Ubel
Intern, PBR Colorado

5280 Spotlight with PBR Colorado Logo

JT Shank

Class of 2023 / 1B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: 1B
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Rock Canyon
    State: CO
  • Summer Team: Slammers
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
(02/20/21)
83 - 86
FB
(02/20/21)
71 - 73
CB
(09/17/21)
70 - 70
CH
(02/20/21)
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
81 - 85
CB
71 - 73
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
83 - 86
CB
69 - 70
CH
70 - 70
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
79 - 81
CB
66 - 69
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
79 - 82
CB
67 - 0
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
79 - 80
CB
67 - 68
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
77 - 78
CB
64 - 66
Position
7.18
60-yard
(05/25/20)
86
INF Velo
(02/27/22)
89
OF Velo
(02/27/22)
95
Exit Velo
(02/20/21)
3.99
H-1st
(02/27/22)
Position
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
89
Exit Velo
95
H-1st
3.99
Position
INF Velo
82
Exit Velo
95
H-1st
4.08
Position
60-yard
7.23
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
7.18
INF Velo
79
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
7.49
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
83
Position
INF Velo
72
Exit Velo
85
H-1st
4.19
Position
60-yard
7.57
INF Velo
76
Exit Velo
82
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
83.3 - 85.7
Velo Range
(02/20/21)
88.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
2258
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/21)
2127
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/21)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(02/20/21)
HM (avg)
(02/20/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(05/25/20)
Zone %
(02/20/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.8
Velo Range
83.3 - 85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
88.5
Spin Rate (max)
2258
Spin Rate (avg)
2127
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.6
Velo Range
79.2 - 81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.4
Spin Rate (max)
2138
Spin Rate (avg)
2092
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
80
Velo Range
79 - 79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.8
Spin Rate (max)
2168
Spin Rate (avg)
2123
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.7
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
69.5 - 69.7
Velo Range
(02/20/21)
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
1697
Spin Rate (max)
(05/25/20)
1627
Spin Rate (avg)
(05/25/20)
IVB (max)
(02/20/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/20/21)
HM (max)
(02/20/21)
HM (avg)
(02/20/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(05/25/20)
Zone %
(05/25/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
69.7
Velo Range
69.5 - 69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
72
Spin Rate (max)
1577
Spin Rate (avg)
1511
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
67.4
Velo Range
64.7 - 67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
64.3
Spin Rate (max)
1607
Spin Rate (avg)
1585
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.4
Velo Range
67.6 - 68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.5
Spin Rate (max)
1697
Spin Rate (avg)
1627
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.8
Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
69.2 - 70.8
Velo Range
(02/20/21)
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/21)
1670
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/21)
1610
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/21)
IVB (max)
(02/20/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/20/21)
HM (max)
(02/20/21)
HM (avg)
(02/20/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/20/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/20/21)
Zone %
(02/20/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
70.8
Velo Range
69.2 - 70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.4
Spin Rate (max)
1670
Spin Rate (avg)
1610
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
Extension (avg)
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/20/21)
91.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/27/22)
243
Distance (avg)
(05/25/20)
373
Distance (max)
(02/20/21)
Hard Hit %
(02/27/22)
Sweet Spot %
(05/25/20)
Line Drive %
(05/25/20)
Fly Ball %
(05/25/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.2
Distance (avg)
206
Distance (max)
348
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
95.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
87.5
Distance (avg)
207
Distance (max)
373
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.4
Distance (avg)
135
Distance (max)
331
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
81.3
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
328
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
26.0
Hand Speed (max)
(02/20/21)
24.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/20/21)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
(02/20/21)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/20/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/20/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/20/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(05/25/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/27/22)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
22.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
69
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
26
Hand Speed (avg)
24.2
Bat Speed (max)
75.7
Bat Speed (avg)
70.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23
Hand Speed (avg)
21.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.5
Bat Speed (avg)
69
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22
Hand Speed (avg)
21.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
66.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
74.53
Edge Score
(02/27/22)

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(05/25/20)
Rise+
(05/25/20)
Sink+
(05/25/20)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(05/25/20)
Sweep+
(05/25/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Swift

Swift
1.76
10-yd
(02/27/22)
3.99
30-yd
(02/27/22)
18.4
Run speed (max)
(02/27/22)
7.5
Run Speed (avg)
(02/27/22)
2.09
RSi (max)
(02/27/22)
2.09
RSi (avg)
(02/27/22)
1607
Jump Power (max)
(02/27/22)
25.0
Jump Height (max)
(02/27/22)
24.2
Jump Height (avg)
(02/27/22)
Swift
10-yd
1.76
30-yd
3.99
Run speed (max)
18.4
Run Speed (avg)
7.5
RSi (max)
2.09
RSi (avg)
2.09
Jump Power (max)
1607
Jump Height (max)
25
Jump Height (avg)
24.2

Scouting Report

2/20/21

Strength added and JT Shank continues his upward developmental path. Great left-handed hitter with strong hands at the palte and the ability to hit to all fields. Line drive tendency with power potential and top exit velocity of 95.5 mph.

5/25/20

Starts in a shoulder-width stance, side step into pivot with small, controlled leg lift with a slight coil, good front leg lead block, lands slightly closed. Consistent, over-the-top arm action on all pitches. FB up to 80. CB 67-68. Projectable pitcher with strong arm.

5/25/20

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds
Run: 7.18
Hit: Left-handed hitter, athletic stance into a small stride, high hands to start that go back on the stride, very good rear side acceleration, very aggressive swing, good bat speed with a high, one handed finish.
Exit Velo: 86 mph
Power: Power hitter with great projectability.
Arm: 1B, 79 from the infield, long, athletic arm action. 
Defense: Natural corner infielder with athletic approach, does a good job using his legs to generate power across the infield.
Pitching: Starts in a shoulder-width stance, side step into pivot with small, controlled leg lift with a slight coil, good front leg lead block, lands slightly closed. Consistent, over-the-top arm action on all pitches. FB up to 80. CB 67-68. Projectable pitcher.

1/26/20

Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds
Run: 4.19  home to first
Hit: LHH, wide and solid base.  Great Set up. Load is light to rear side, with a torso load.  Stays stacked. Hands have some rhythm movements, load to high hands with some lead arm extension.   Bat head upright. Hands have a direct path to ball with middle of the field approach. Great rear side acceleration with balance.  Long clean finish. Top 2023 follow in the State.
Power:  See potential for power in future.
Arm: INF velo, 72 Arm action and accuracy is very good.  Long extension, with good room for growth. Potential for plus arm strength. 
Defense: Pre-pitch set up can improve. Ground ball catch/gather and momentum to throw is good. Demonstrated athleticism. Can be a great benefit as a LHH if he develops as a MIF/3B...great potential. Good Actions and footwork around 1B. 

12/15/19

Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds
Run: 7.57
Hit: LHH  Comfortable in the box!!  Great foundation, small sway to load.  Lower half in great position at launch.  Hands high with slight upper half coil. Rear side acceleration is advanced!  Creates rotational and linear force to contact. Path is short and downward, hands above the ball!  Plus Bat Speed. Gap to Gap Approach Exit Velo: 82 Must Follow!! Power: Great potential for power development. 
Arm: 1B Velo: 76   Arm works great, small back side arc with good extension
Defense: 1B: Showcased at 1B and demonstrated good footwork and ground ball positioning.  Footwork was advanced, did great with redirected double play balls. Would benefit by developing ALL Inf positions! 




UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) CO 02/27 Marucci Clubhouse
Northern Colorado Rising Stars ID CO 03/13 DBAT Norco - Windsor, CO
Denver Rising Stars ID CO 04/18 Slammers Facility - Englewood, CO

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