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Johnny Bowes

CLASS OF 2027

RHP
1B

Johnny
Bowes

Mission Bay (HS) • CA
6' 6" • 212.3LBS
R/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Canes West National
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Pitching

Fastball

96
Velocity (max)
2/24/26
94 - 96
Velo Range
2/24/26
2373
Spin Rate (avg)
5/31/26

Changeup

80 - 84
Velo Range
6/04/26
1842
Spin Rate (avg)
5/31/26

Curveball

73.9 - 76.2
Velo Range
5/31/26
2075
Spin Rate (avg)
5/31/26

Slider

78 - 81
Velo Range
6/04/26
-
Spin Rate (avg)

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Hitting

Pitching

2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
94.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
92.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2238
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2075
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
84.6
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
2373
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Splitter
Velocity Avg
79.4
Splitter
Spin Rate Avg
1842
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
SoCal ProCase
May 31, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
94.6
Velocity (max)
91.4 - 93.6
Velo Range
93.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,332
Spin Rate (max)
2,238
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.3
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 76.2
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,116
Spin Rate (max)
2,075
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Splitter
79.4
Velocity (max)
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,842
Spin Rate (max)
1,842
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Cutter
84.7
Velocity (max)
84.6 - 84.7
Velo Range
84.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,373
Spin Rate (max)
2,373
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
95.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
92.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
82.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
89.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.5
National Program Invitational (NPI)
Jun 4, 2026
Pitching
95
Max FB
89 - 95
FB
71 - 74
CB
80 - 84
CH
78 - 81
SL
2026 CA High School Heat Sheet
Feb 24, 2026
Pitching
96
Max FB
94 - 96
FB
72 - 75
CB
88 - 90
CT
National Program Invitational (NPI)
Jun 5, 2025
Pitching
91
Max FB
88 - 90
FB
71 - 74
CB

Game Performance

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Comments

5/31/26
Bowes turned in one of the more intriguing pitching performances of the event, showing a combination of present stuff, projection, and deception that makes evaluators take notice. The 6-6, 215-pound right-hander worked 92-94 mph, touching 95, generating over 7 feet of extension, and creating a difficult look for hitters. The ball comes out with noticeable heaviness, and his deceptive delivery only adds to the discomfort, helping him produce weak contact and chase swings throughout a hitless inning of work. His arsenal is deep and projects well. The cutter at 84-85 mph may ultimately be the standout secondary, showing the shape and late movement to become a legitimate weapon against both right and left-handed hitters. He also mixed in a 74 mph curveball and a 79–81 mph splitter, giving him multiple ways to attack hitters and keep them off balance. There were flashes of true miss-bat ability throughout the outing, and the combination of extension, angle, and pitch mix allowed everything to play up. What makes Bowes especially interesting is how much room there still appears to be for growth. The frame already carries present strength, but there is still projection remaining, and the athleticism and arm action suggest there could be another jump ahead. Not to mention, he will only be 17 and 11 months at the time of next year's draft. Bowes left a strong impression and reinforced why he warrants close attention moving forward.
4/07/26

Bowes made a loud statement in his first start of the spring after the sit-out period, working 5 innings with 8 strikeouts, allowing just 2 hits and 1 earned run on 84 pitches. The right-hander came out firing, sitting 94-96 mph early before settling into the 91-93 range later in the outing. He paired it with a 72-75 mph curveball that served as his primary secondary — including his final two punchouts — and mixed in an 88-90 mph cutter early on. He also flashed a splitter in warmups, but never went to it during the start. Bowes showed the ability to attack all four quadrants and generate chase above the zone, though fastball command wavered slightly in his final frame. Still, he dug in and worked out of trouble, showing composure with runners on base. The strides Bowes has made over the last 12 months are significant. This time last spring he was sitting in the mid-80s, and now the velocity jump is paired with a much cleaner, more efficient delivery. The operation has smoothed out, helping unlock both velocity and overall pitchability. Physical gains are evident as well, with added strength throughout the frame. He also showed the ability to lean more on his secondaries as the outing progressed, demonstrating a strong feel for pitching and not just attempting to light up the radar gun. Still just 16 years old and set to be 17 at the time of the 2027 MLB Draft, Bowes has a very intriguing ceiling. Whether his path leads to pro ball or to USC, he’s a clear 2027 arm to follow, with more velocity and development likely still ahead.

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Physical

2026
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
SoCal ProCase
May 31, 2026
Physical - Athlete
6' 5"
Ht
212.3
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)