22.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/28/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
3B
TJ
Maldonado
Lewis Mills (HS) • CT
5' 8" • 180LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Five Star Connecticut
5' 8" • 180LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Five Star Connecticut
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
76
Bat Speed (max)
10/28/23
18.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/25/24
36
Hard Hit %
6/25/24
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/25/24
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/25/24
330
Distance (max)
6/25/24
69
Sweet Spot %
2/25/23
7.78
60
10/28/23
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
74
INF Velo
2/25/23
82
OF Velo
6/25/24
75
C Velo
6/25/24
1.97 - 2.07
Pop Time
6/25/24
Fastball
78.6
Velocity (max)
2/25/23
75.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
2/25/23
1319
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Changeup
69.8 - 72
Velo Range
2/25/23
1227
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Curveball
61.5 - 63.6
Velo Range
2/25/23
1858
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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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).
4.74
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.78
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.17
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
330
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
239
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
211
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.6
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 New England Top Prospect Games @ Central Connecticut (Invite Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 Connecticut Fall Prospect Showcase
Oct 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.2
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.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.0
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.
2024 New England Top Prospect Games @ Central Connecticut (Invite Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Connecticut Fall Prospect Showcase
Oct 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1319
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
17.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1858
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1227
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.6
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,556
Spin Rate (max)
1,319
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
63.6
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 63.6
Velo Range
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,966
Spin Rate (max)
1,858
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 72.0
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,361
Spin Rate (max)
1,227
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
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.
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
0.93
RSi (max)
0.93
RSi (avg)
1,335
Jump Power (max)
21.5
Jump Height (max)
21.5
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
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.
63.86
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TJ Maldonado: C/3B, (2026) Lewis Mills, CT. 5-foot-8, 180-pound athletic strong frame. Solid projectable during batting practice, Maldonado recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. (71.0 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then used a long leg kick. Has explosive bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Above average in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 73 mph; had athletic smooth footwork, a clean exchange, and next level hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 71 mph; had twitchy hands, a quick transfer, and quick footwork. recorded pop times of 2.00-2.17. Some flexibility and athletic wide setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.78. Showed well on both sides of the field.
Exit Velocity: 88 mph
Arm Velocity: 73 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.78
TJ Maldonado: C/RHP, (2026) Lewis Mills, CT. 5-foot-8, 180-pound athletic strong frame. Above average projectable in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 87 mph. (70.9 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide balanced stance with a smooth tight load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Has explosive bat speed, simple flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap line drive approach. Raw in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 74 mph; showed soft hands, a developing exchange, and average feet. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 75 mph; shows quick feet, soft hands, and a natural transfer. had a pop time of 2.09-2.10. Quiet wide setup with some flexibility. Showed a high ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.81. Projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a long loose arm action. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with uphill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 76-78 mph; shows control down in the zone with straight movement. (Max spin 1555; Avg 1318). Throws his 1/7 curveball (61-63) with slurvey early action and glove side control. Throws his 1/7 curveball (61-63) with glove side control and slurvey early action. (Max spin 1965; Avg 1858). Showed fading action and arm side control on his changeup (69-72).
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Arm Velocity: 75 mph
60-Yard Dash: 7.81