@Jaxlathem23 21.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/14/24
CLASS OF 2027
C
RHP
Jax
Lathem
Heritage (HS) • GA
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: CBA Victus
5' 10" • 180LBSR/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: CBA Victus
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2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/03/25
18.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/04/24
22
Hard Hit %
6/03/25
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/04/24
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/03/25
321
Distance (max)
6/03/25
78
Sweet Spot %
6/04/24
7.62
60-yd
3/04/23
4.28
30-yd
6/04/24
1.80
10-yd
1/14/24
17.5
Run speed (max)
7/25/23
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INF Velo
79
OF Velo
3/04/23
72
C Velo
1/14/24
2.00 - 2.15
Pop Time
1/14/24
Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
1/14/24
75.6 - 78.5
Velo Range
1/14/24
1836
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24
Changeup
69.5 - 70.3
Velo Range
3/04/23
1861
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24
Curveball
62 - 72
Velo Range
1/14/24
1530
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24
Slider
66 - 68
Velo Range
3/04/23
2120
Spin Rate (avg)
3/04/23
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, flat barrel, hands away from body. Level barrel, lets ball travel. 68.6 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Over the top slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.16 pop times. Quick, communicates.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balaced setup, hands by ear. LH: Bat stays in the zone with good path, leg kick load.; RH: Quick hands, good power to whole field. 64.3 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 313' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Strong/accurate throws on the bag.
Defense: 2.06-2.16 pop times. Clean transfer, has positive momentum.
ATH: 7.91 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic and leaner build, room for added size.
Delivery: Slow. controlled delivery. Picks it up on the finish with strong intent.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, over the top slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Stays behind the ball well. Gets a good amount of sink down in the zone. T1855, 1836 average rpm.
CB: 62-72 mph. Late life, landed it for strikes. T1971, 1530 average rpm.
KN: 63-66 mph.
ATH: 1.80 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.00 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic and leaner build, room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance. Small leg lift into the swing, worked to the middle and pull side. 67.4 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 274' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short and quick.
Defense: 2.00-2.15 pop times. Solid with transfers, good on all blocks.
ATH: 1.80 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.00 max vertical.
Lathem had a strong 1st inning in a game that only lasted 3 innings due to walk issues and a load of offense for the remainder of the game. In a game that both teams struggled with pitching, Lathem looked good. Has a medium frame with proportional strength at 5-foot-10, 165 pounds. Short circle arm action at a ¾ arm slot. Something that stuck out to me is how long he hides the ball with his deceptive arm action which allows his pitches to play up. He pulls the ball up his backside and behind the head in the arm action, with the ball suddenly popping out which can confuse hitters. His fastbal ran 73-77 with a curveball running 62-64. With one strikeout in the first inning, he managed the inning well for a game that probably had 20 walks total in 3 innings.
5-foot-9, 160 pounds. As a switch-hitting catcher, he stands out but also batted the best ball of the game, with a bases-clearing hit to the left-center wall, which he hit at 85 EV. His secondary position is RHP, where he didn’t make an appearance but is something of note to keep an eye out for. He’s got a solid swing with a controlled hand load which I like for his age. Plenty of room to still fill out but he will be someone to keep an eye on as he progresses.
Positional Profile: C/RHP Priority bat in the class with elite swing mechanics for age.
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Medium frame. Strong, proportional build with present strength.
Delivery: Backside loaded delivery with very good patience over rubber building up connected power. Minimally paced.
Arm Action: LH. Full, repeatable, short circle arm action he hides well.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Run with occ. sink. T1778, 1713 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. T2171, 2120 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Fade & Depth. T1172, 1067 average rpm.
KN: 68-70 mph. Falls off table at times.
Positional Profile: C/RHP Priority bat in the class with elite swing mechanics for age.
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Medium frame. Strong, proportional build with present strength.
Hits: SH. Very athletic setup. Medium base with perfect posture and pre set weight on legs. Hands set below shoulder and he works them up into hitting slot, angling into launch position with ease. Chest loads hands for him, smooth hip pace out of negative move due to weight on inside of back foot. Exceptional torque at foot strike for age. Knob led path that creates an absolute blur during lag. Short and compact stroke.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 MPH. 283' max distance. Ball jumps off barrel with backspin to both gaps.
Arm: LH. C-70 mph. OF-79 mph. Throws are much better when he keeps release point even with shoulder, when he goes above head it slows him down.
Defense: 2.20-2.44 pop times. Solid reciever for age, moves well laterally and a willing blocker.