Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

LHP
OF

Ian
Boal

McHenry County JC
Johnsburg (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 165LBS
L/L • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: GRB Illinois

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
2/26/22
84.4 - 86.4
Velo Range
2/26/22
2143
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/20

Changeup

77 - 80
Velo Range
2/26/22
1765
Spin Rate (avg)
1/31/21

Curveball

71 - 73
Velo Range
2/26/22
2396
Spin Rate (avg)
1/31/21

Slider

71.8 - 74.1
Velo Range
8/09/22
2331
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/22
Power
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/31/21
70.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/31/21
239
Distance (max)
1/31/21
33
Sweet Spot %
1/31/21
Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
1/31/21
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
1/31/21
13.7
Rot. Acc (max)
1/31/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.82
60
2/16/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
1/31/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2021
2020
Home to First
4.65
Outfield Velocity
89.0
60 Yard Dash
7.82
Outfield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
9.7
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Position
89
OF Velo
80
Exit Velo
4.65
H-1st
West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Feb 16, 2020
Position
7.82
60-yard
80
OF Velo
76
Exit Velo

Hitting

2021
Exit Velocity Max
86.9
Exit Velocity Avg
70.3
Distance Max
239
Distance Avg
135
Launch Angle Avg
16.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
70.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
135
Distance (avg)
239
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2021
Hand Speed Max
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
21.3
Bat Speed Max
65.7
Bat Speed Avg
63.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1887
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2128
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1596
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2331
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2051
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2286
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1488
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2143
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2269
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1734
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 82.9
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,052
Spin Rate (max)
1,876
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.9
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.7
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,463
Spin Rate (max)
2,158
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.2
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 74.1
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,410
Spin Rate (max)
2,331
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.6
Velocity (max)
84.4 - 86.4
Velo Range
85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,004
Spin Rate (max)
1,856
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.2
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 72.8
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,251
Spin Rate (max)
2,099
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.3
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 79.9
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,777
Spin Rate (max)
1,688
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
83.4 - 85.4
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,084
Spin Rate (max)
1,953
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.6
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 71.6
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,183
Spin Rate (max)
2,092
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.7
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 78.6
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,622
Spin Rate (max)
1,504
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 82.9
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,189
Spin Rate (max)
2,049
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 68.9
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,282
Spin Rate (max)
2,237
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 70.7
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,486
Spin Rate (max)
1,423
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 80.9
Velo Range
1,992
Spin Rate (max)
1,921
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.7
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 66.5
Velo Range
2,293
Spin Rate (max)
2,226
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.1
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 71.1
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,388
Spin Rate (max)
1,251
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 83.2
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,299
Spin Rate (max)
2,127
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 68.7
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,473
Spin Rate (max)
2,396
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.5
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 74.4
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,798
Spin Rate (max)
1,765
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
79.5 - 82.4
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,216
Spin Rate (max)
2,143
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.3
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 66.3
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,331
Spin Rate (max)
2,269
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.0
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,804
Spin Rate (max)
1,734
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2022
2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Pitching
84
Max FB
80 - 83
FB
69 - 71
CB
72 - 74
SL
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Pitching
87
Max FB
84 - 86
FB
71 - 73
CB
77 - 80
CH
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Pitching
86
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
70 - 72
CB
75 - 79
CH
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Pitching
83
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
67 - 69
CB
69 - 71
CH
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Pitching
82
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
65 - 67
CB
68 - 71
CH
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Pitching
84
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
67 - 69
CB
73 - 74
CH
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
65 - 66
CB
72 - 73
CH
West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Feb 16, 2020
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
65 - 67
CB

Game Performance

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 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)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (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)
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 12, 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)

Notes

Comments

8/09/22

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Short side step into a high/athletic leg-lift, tall/fall lower-half, remains in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm circle to the ear into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83.9, 80-83 mph. Plays with heavy horizontal action at times. T2052, 1879 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Sharp 1/7 shape, late action at times with depth. T2463, 2158 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Short 2/8 shape, sharp action. T2410, 2331 average rpm.

2/26/22

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Works from the third base side of the rubber. Athletic, tall and fall delivery. Works in line with target. Lands with a closed front toe.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.6, 84.4-86.4 mph. Arm side run and sink, above average feel. T2004, 1855 average rpm.
CB: 70.9-72.8 mph. 1/7 shape. T2251, 2099 average rpm.
CH: 76.8-79.9 mph. Fading action. Deceptive. T1776, 1687 average rpm.

2/12/22

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery. Works from the third base side of the rubber. High leg kick. Tall at balance point. Works on line.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85.7, 83.4-85.4 mph. Running and sinking action. T2083, 1952 average rpm.
CB: 70.3-71.6 mph. 1/7 to 2-8 shape. Slurve action. Flashed late break. T2182, 2091 average rpm.
CH: 74.6-78.6 mph. Arm-side fade and tumble. Plays well off the fastball. T1622, 1504 average rpm.

6/29/21

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with definition in the lower half.
Delivery: Rhythmic tall/fall type delivery, upright posture throughout, level shoulders, short strider downhill, closed toe landing.
Arm Action: LH. Short draw out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Slight run and sink, best when working to the glove side.  T2189, 2049 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 1/7 shape, shorter wrinkle, breaks early off plane.  T2281, 2237 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Maintains arm speed throughout, flashed late sinking action. 

3/27/21

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Easy, tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, high leg lift, lands slightly closed, works in line with target, starts closed out of the stretch.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. 2-seam, arm side run, thrown for strikes at bottom of zone. T1992, 1920 average rpm.

1/31/21

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Lean build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth tempo, lands slightly closed, level shoulders, throws across his body.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Run/sink action, thrown for strikes. T2299, 2127 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 1/7 shape, sharp action. T2472, 2395 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Sink/fade action, ability to throw for a strike. T1798, 1765 average rpm.

Hit: LHH. Open setup, smooth load, toe tap, short stride. Loose, easy swing, short path, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 86.91 max exit velocity, averaged 70.33 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 89 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, advanced arm strength.
Defense: Athletic actions, reliable hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball.
Run: 4.65 runner in the 60. 

1/31/21
LHP Ian Boal (Johnsburg): Boal is a wiry lefty with a quick arm, and he throws from a low slot. On Sunday, he was up to 84.0 mph, with run, and a biting breaking ball that projects to earn swings and misses. Likely indicating more in the tank to develop, Boal was up to 89 mph from the outfield.
10/25/20

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Long, athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, quicker tempo, works across his body, lands slightly closed, level shoulders, delivery adds some deception.
Arm Action: LH. Short, clean arm action. ¾ slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Two-seam type, arm-side run present, ability to throw for strike, average spin rate 2,143 RPM via TrackMan
CB: 65-66 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual sweeping action, flashed feel, average spin rate of 2,269 RPM via TrackMan.
CH: 73-75 mph. Sinking action, arm speed similar to fastball.

2/16/20

Positional Profile: LHP/OF 
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Lanky, athletic frame with projection; high-waisted.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, slightly open. Brief load back to short stride, maintains balance through contact. Short, level bat path with some bat speed. Extension through contact, two-handed finish. Occasional hard-hit contact.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Short, loose arm action from a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Fluid feet, athletic approach, consistent clean exchanges.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Rhythmic side step to high knee, hip turn with shoulders slightly closed. Soft, closed landing with easy effort throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Short draw, compact arm circle, quick arm speed, high 3/4 release. 
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Some jump from the hand; arm-side action, some hard.
CB: 65-67 mph. Plus action for age; thrown at arm speed, 2/8 action that flashed sharp and late.

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