20.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/28/23
CLASS OF 2027
C
3B
John
Parkinson
The First Academy (HS) • FL
5' 9" • 155LBS
R/R • 15yr 7mo
Travel Team: Canes Florida
5' 9" • 155LBS
R/R • 15yr 7mo
Travel Team: Canes Florida
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
59.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/28/23
19.1
Rot. Acc (max)
10/28/23
-
Hard Hit %
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
10/28/23
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/05/23
290
Distance (max)
10/28/23
75
Sweet Spot %
8/28/22
8.19
60
10/28/23
4.51
30-yd
10/28/23
1.93
10-yd
7/05/23
16.6
Run speed (max)
10/28/23
67
INF Velo
7/05/23
-
OF Velo
65
C Velo
10/28/23
2.18 - 2.25
Pop Time
10/28/23
Fastball
65.1
Velocity (max)
8/28/22
62.9 - 65
Velo Range
8/28/22
1559
Spin Rate (avg)
8/28/22
Changeup
56.6 - 57.7
Velo Range
8/28/22
1366
Spin Rate (avg)
8/28/22
Curveball
54.8 - 57.7
Velo Range
8/28/22
1826
Spin Rate (avg)
8/28/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
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).
290
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.9
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).
70.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.9
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.
2023 Rising Stars State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
East FL IDs (Future Games Tryout/All-American ID/Uncommitted '24 ID)
Jul 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
76.5
Exit Velocity (max)
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Orlando State Games Tryout
Aug 28, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
70.3
Exit Velocity (max)
63.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
53.6
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.
17.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
52.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
50.0
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.
2023 Rising Stars State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
59.4
Bat Speed (max)
57.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
East FL IDs (Future Games Tryout/All-American ID/Uncommitted '24 ID)
Jul 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
52.2
Bat Speed (max)
50.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Orlando State Games Tryout
Aug 28, 2022
Blast - Hitting
17.9
Hand Speed (max)
16.6
Hand Speed (avg)
52.8
Bat Speed (max)
50.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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).
1559
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.
24.4
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).
56.2
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).
1826
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).
57.1
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).
1366
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).
Orlando State Games Tryout
Aug 28, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
65.1
Velocity (max)
62.9 - 65.0
Velo Range
61.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,645
Spin Rate (max)
1,559
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
58.0
Velocity (max)
54.8 - 57.7
Velo Range
52.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,902
Spin Rate (max)
1,826
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
57.9
Velocity (max)
56.6 - 57.7
Velo Range
54.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,537
Spin Rate (max)
1,366
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
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.93
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.51
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.19
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.93
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.51
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.19
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.08
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
9.15
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2023 Rising Stars State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Swift
1.97
10-yd
4.51
30-yd
8.19
60-yd
16.6
Run speed (max)
0.45
RSi (max)
22.6
Jump Height (max)
17.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Orlando State Games Tryout
Aug 28, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Smaller body. Room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Line drive approach. Developing bat speed. 50.3 mph bat speed with 10 G�s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 247' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-63 mph. INF-67 mph. Developing arm strength.
Defense: 2.24-2.30 pop times. Developing footwork.
ATH: 8.57 runner in the 60. 1.93 and 4.67 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.