Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

SS
RHP

Jimmy
Anderson

Heartland CC
Joliet West (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 176.2LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Top Tier South
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
27.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/06/23
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/04/23
18.9
Rot. Acc (max)
10/17/21
70
Hard Hit %
8/08/23
Power
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/23
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
370
Distance (max)
8/08/23
100
Sweet Spot %
6/06/23
Run
6.84
60
8/08/23
3.8
30-yd
8/08/23
1.65
10-yd
8/08/23
20.2
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
Defense
87
INF Velo
2/04/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

88
Velocity (max)
6/23/23
85.7 - 87.3
Velo Range
8/08/23
2252
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23

Changeup

76.1 - 78.3
Velo Range
2/04/23
1692
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23

Curveball

68 - 74
Velo Range
6/23/23
2194
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23

Slider

59.5 - 62.1
Velo Range
10/17/21
1905
Spin Rate (avg)
10/17/21

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
6.94
Infield Velocity
86.0
Power / Speed Score
13.5
60 Yard Dash
6.84
Infield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
13.9
60 Yard Dash
7.15
Infield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
13.0
60 Yard Dash
7.32
Infield Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
12.1
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 31, 2024
Position
6.94
60-yard
86
INF Velo
94
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Position
6.84
60-yard
85
INF Velo
95
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Position
7.00
60-yard
83
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Position
7.32
60-yard
86
INF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Position
7.15
60-yard
87
INF Velo
95
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Position
7.15
60-yard
80
INF Velo
92
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Position
7.29
60-yard
83
INF Velo
93
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Position
7.32
60-yard
75
INF Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
94.0
Exit Velocity Avg
87.7
Distance Max
329
Distance Avg
202
Launch Angle Avg
17.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
95.2
Exit Velocity Avg
87.2
Distance Max
370
Distance Avg
209
Launch Angle Avg
16.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
92.7
Exit Velocity Avg
81.6
Distance Max
325
Distance Avg
219
Launch Angle Avg
14.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.3
Exit Velocity Avg
78.3
Distance Max
292
Distance Avg
237
Launch Angle Avg
25.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 31, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
89.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
234
Distance (avg)
370
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
23.1
Bat Speed Max
76.0
Bat Speed Avg
73.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
27.4
Hand Speed Avg
22.1
Bat Speed Max
78.3
Bat Speed Avg
70.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
21.1
Bat Speed Max
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
65.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
23.1
Bat Speed Max
64.1
Bat Speed Avg
62.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 31, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
27.4
Hand Speed (max)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
76.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
64.1
Bat Speed (max)
62.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2206
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2128
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1554
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2083
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1984
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1420
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2054
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1879
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1394
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
60.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1905
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.4
Velocity (max)
85.7 - 87.3
Velo Range
85.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,348
Spin Rate (max)
2,252
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
73.5
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 73.5
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,238
Spin Rate (max)
2,194
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
76.0
Velocity (max)
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,692
Spin Rate (max)
1,692
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.9
Velocity (max)
84.0 - 85.7
Velo Range
83.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,279
Spin Rate (max)
2,232
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
70.0
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.0
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,153
Spin Rate (max)
2,079
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.8
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.7
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,608
Spin Rate (max)
1,533
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
83.4 - 85.2
Velo Range
82.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,247
Spin Rate (max)
2,135
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
72.2
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.8
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,155
Spin Rate (max)
2,123
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
78.9
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 78.3
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,597
Spin Rate (max)
1,546
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 82.9
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,312
Spin Rate (max)
2,193
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.7
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 66.7
Velo Range
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,138
Spin Rate (max)
2,070
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.9
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 72.7
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,625
Spin Rate (max)
1,468
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.7
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 80.4
Velo Range
79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,071
Spin Rate (max)
1,974
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.9
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 65.6
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,941
Spin Rate (max)
1,898
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.7
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 71.7
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,423
Spin Rate (max)
1,373
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 78.8
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,161
Spin Rate (max)
2,054
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.7
Velocity (max)
58.5 - 61.3
Velo Range
56.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,916
Spin Rate (max)
1,879
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
62.6
Velocity (max)
59.5 - 62.1
Velo Range
57.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,956
Spin Rate (max)
1,905
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.1
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 67.1
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,432
Spin Rate (max)
1,394
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
60.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
61.0
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Pitching
87
Max FB
86 - 87
FB
72 - 73
CB
76 - 76
CH
PBRT Illinois Open
Jun 23, 2023
Pitching
88
Max FB
84 - 87
FB
68 - 74
CB
74 - 77
CH
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 86
FB
69 - 70
CB
74 - 76
CH
2023 IHSA Season
Mar 13, 2023
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 86
FB
71 - 73
CB
75 - 78
CH
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Pitching
86
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
70 - 72
CB
76 - 78
CH
Illinois Summer Championships
Jun 23, 2022
Pitching
86
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
67 - 69
CB
74 - 76
CH
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Pitching
83
Max FB
82 - 83
FB
65 - 67
CB
71 - 73
CH
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Pitching
82
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
65 - 66
CB
70 - 72
CH
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Pitching
79
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
59 - 61
CB
66 - 67
CH
60 - 62
SL
15U National Championship
Jul 22, 2021
Pitching
78
Max FB
74 - 78
FB
59 - 62
CB
67 - 69
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.65
30 Yard Dash
3.82
60 Yard Dash
6.94
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.65
30 Yard Dash
3.80
60 Yard Dash
6.84
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 31, 2024
Swift
1.65
10-yd
3.82
30-yd
6.94
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
31.7
Jump Height (max)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Swift
1.65
10-yd
3.80
30-yd
6.84
60-yd
20.2
Run speed (max)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Swift
1.63
10-yd
3.83
30-yd
7.00
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.32
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
2.26
RSi (max)
2.26
RSi (avg)
1,750
Jump Power (max)
29.7
Jump Height (max)
29.6
Jump Height (avg)
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Swift
1.71
10-yd
3.93
30-yd
7.15
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
2.15
RSi (max)
2.15
RSi (avg)
1,854
Jump Power (max)
31.7
Jump Height (max)
30.9
Jump Height (avg)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Swift
1.68
10-yd
3.92
30-yd
7.15
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
8.4
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
2022
2021
Edge Score
79.5
Edge Score
75.3
Edge Score
77.48
Edge Score
60.21

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Preseason All-State: Underclass (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)
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

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3/16/24

Heartland CC commit and currently ranked No. 31 in the state, Anderson showed well on both sides of the ball Saturday afternoon. He was impressive on defense, showcasing smooth and natural actions at the shortstop position, while also showing comfortability making plays on the move. Offensively, Anderson went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, an HBP, and two runs scored.

1/31/24

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Athletic frame. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, slightly open front foot, works back to even with a medium stride, controls body well into foot strike, repeats. Easy, balanced swing, rhythm in the hands, works into a flat path. Intent to use the whole field, loose and easy stroke with little perceived effort, worked some line-drives up the middle and to both gaps, repeats. 73.7 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short 3/4 release, plays on the move and from multiple angles.
Defense: Soft, fluid hands, clear confidence and feel for the position, plays with rhythm and timing, moves well to both sides, clean exchange, showed the ability to change body positions and angles on double play turn.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.

1/26/24

SS Jimmy Anderson (Joliet West; Heartland CC) is coming off an impressive summer circuit heading into his senior season. The Heartland signee was one of the better overall prospects at the Illinois State Games this past August where he showed fluidity and athleticism up the middle defensively. A 6.84 runner in the 60 at an athletic 6-foot, 180-pounds, Anderson has the range to stick up the middle on the infield. He has shown to be accurate with the baseball as well from various slots with his best bullet clocking in at 87 mph across the diamond. The right-handed hitter has some of the quicker hands at the plate (avg 22.1 mph) with a direct and controlled swing that leads to consistent line-drive contact, creating exit velocities in the mid-90s.

9/23/23

INF Jimmy Anderson (Joliet West, 2024; Heartland CC commit) was an impressive bat at the bottom of the order for this team, as the prospect finished with two hits in his game early on Saturday. Anderson featured above-average speed, highlighted by his 6.84-second 60-yard dash and quality defensive actions, reflecting his work in prior showcases as a middle infielder. The natural athleticism that Anderson brings to the table in a 6-foot, 180-pound frame, is noteworthy on the diamond, both at the plate and defensively. Anderson continues to raise his stock in the state after showing well at the Illinois State Games in Rantoul just a month and a half prior to the tournament.

8/08/23

+ Another big winner from last week’s event: MIF/RHP Jimmy Anderson (Joliet West, 2024). Fresh off a commitment to Heartland, the 6-foot, 180-pound Anderson shined all over the field on both sides of the ball. His strong showing started in Tuesday’s workout, where Anderson barreled line drives to all fields from a balanced, postured right-handed swing with natural backspin feel. Defensively, Anderson’s a free-flower on the dirt and his sure-handed actions paired with above-average arm strength are likely to keep him on the left side moving forward. Anderson also hopped on the mound, pitching at 85-87 mph while landing a 72-74 mph curveball for strikes consistently.  

8/08/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled, high leg lift, drop/drive delivery, stride lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, 3/4 slot, clean arm action.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Firm, mostly straight, effective at the top of the zone. T2348, 2252 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Effective out pitch that has quality depth and tunnels well off the fastball. T2238, 2194 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Mostly straight actions, developing feel and action at times. T1692, 1692 average rpm.

8/08/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, athletic setup, leg lift trigger gains ground. Direct, flat path, quick, controlled swing, consistent line drives, pull-side/up the middle.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.2 mph. 370’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Loose, fluid arm action, made throws from various slots, accurate.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid actions, active footwork, clean transfer.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60.

8/06/23

Verbally committed to Heartland CC.

7/22/23

Anderson has shown his two-way ability on the mound all summer, with one of his best showings being Saturday night at The Rock. Showed a polished three-pitch mix starting with a fastball that played in the mid-80s, T87 mph. Often started out hitters with a mid-70s change-up with arm-side fade for strikes. Also went to a sharp curveball in the low-70s that was thrown in all counts. Kept hitters guessing by mixing all three pitches well. 

7/21/23

Anderson is one of the top uncommitted ‘24 prospects that has been trending up this summer. Anderson presents above-average athleticism up the middle, easily ranging to both sides with solid arm-strength. At the plate, Anderson has shown feel for the barrel using a pull-side approach across multiple looks this summer, and continued to do so on Friday. Tallied two doubles to left-field, including one that hit the wall. Wiry athlete standing at 6-foot, 180-pounds with room for added strength. Currently ranked No. 76 in the Illinois 2024 class. 

6/28/23

Anderson continued to show why he is one of the top uncommitted athletes in Illinois’ 2024 class Friday night, closing out the final three frames to secure a win over the Schaumburg Seminoles. Up-tempo delivery, fastball reached 88 mph, sitting 83-87 mph. Tight spin on curveball, 68-74 mph. Also flashed a changeup at 74-77 mph for strikes. Played shortstop, showcasing easy range and a strong arm. Finished 3-for-4 at the plate with two singles and a bases-clearing triple to the opposite field.

6/06/23

SS/RHP Jimmy Anderson (Joliet West, 2024), a recent Heartland CC commit has shown well a number of times this summer and it started at this event. The 6-foot, 180-pound, broad-shouldered, athletic, two-way prospect started off his workout by running a 7.00 in the 60-yard dash. At the plate he has a smooth, easy, controlled right-handed swing with quick, strong hands that were highlighted by posting the highest max hand speed of the day 27.4 mph and an average hand speed of 25.2 mph, also an event high. Defensively, he continues to stand out at shortstop where he plays with loose, confident, easy actions and plays with body control when ranging around the infield. After topping at 83 mph on the infield he hopped on the mound and showed plenty of intrigue there as well. On the mound he showed a lively fastball that he commanded to the glove side at 84-86 mph. He also showed two polished offspeed offerings including a mid-70s changeup and 69-70 mph curveball.

4/15/23

Uncommitted. A well portion, athletic 6-foot, 180-pounds, showcased more as a middle infielder got the start on the mound against Sandburg. The right-handed pitcher worked five innings and struck out eight batters. From a deliberate drop and drive delivery, Anderson works directionally in line with home. The arm action is short, quick with a high 3/4 slot. The fastball sat 84-86 mph throughout the outing and played with hard, late arm-side action. Mixing in between the fastball was a curveball and a changeup. An 11/5 shaped curveball that flashed depth and sharpness at times thrown at 71-73 mph. The changeup maintained the same arm speed as the fastball with some run, sitting 75-78 mph. 

 

2/25/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame, still has room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, relaxed setup, fluid load and stride. Easy, balanced, repeatable swing. Stays within, on time and worked hard contact up the middle and to the pull-side.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Plays from multiple angles and on the move, some life across the diamond.
Defense: Soft two hand gather out front, plays through the ball with rhythm, athletic actions and footwork.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

2/04/23

SS/RHP Jimmy Anderson (Joliet West, 2024) continues to show well everytime we see him. Anderson is an athletic, two-way prospect, who led the event with a 31.7 inch vertical and is an easy mover with everything he does on the diamond, especially at the plate. The 6-foot, 180-pound, 7.15 runner showed off an easy right-handed stroke that flashes whip through the zone and works on an uphill path through the zone. He registered a max exit velocity of 95.2 mph, 88.7 average with his furthest batted ball traveling 335 feet. Defensively, he has fluid, athletic actions and topped at 87 mph (up from 83 mph in the past). Follow two-way prospect in the 2024 class.

2/04/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame with strength.
Delivery: Athletic delivery with ability to repeat, slight cross body.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Mostly straight, above average feel for age. T2247, 2135 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, repeats, depth. T2155, 2123 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Straight change, slight sink action, showed above average feel. T1597, 1546 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Slightly closed setup, knee knock trigger, repeatable forward move. Direct path, long through the zone, uphill path geared to drive the ball in the air to all fields.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Strong, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid actions, smooth footwork, clean transfer, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60. 

10/17/22

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, long-limbed frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a short stride, creates hand separation during stride. Easy swing, stays on balance, hands work free and loose, long to contact, barrel works uphill.
Power: 88.29 max exit velocity, averaged 78.27 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Clean, easy arm action, ability to throw from multiple platforms.
Defense: Fluid, natural infield actions, plays from the ground up, plays easy and comfortable on the move with body control.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. Clean, long-strided runner.

10/17/22

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, long-limbed frame.
Delivery: Full windup, tall and fall delivery, works across body.
Arm Action: RH. Slight plunge out of the glove, plays from an over-the-top, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.1, 76.98-78.80 mph. Gets tilt/angle at times, comes out easy. T2160, 2054 average rpm.
CB: 58.50-61.28 mph. 12/6 shape, depth at times. T1915, 1878 average rpm.
SL: 59.45-62.09 mph. Similar shape and action to curveball. T1956, 1904 average rpm.
CH: 66.70-67.14 mph. Plays mostly straight, around the zone. T1432, 1393 average rpm.

3/18/22

5-foot-11, 175-pound, athletically-built infielder with present strength and more to come down the road. Started at shortstop and hit in the five-hole. Fluid actions, easy effort and athletic look to all parts of his game. Smooth defender with athletic, clean actions and maintains body control on the move. Is comfortable on the move, maintains body control and arm plays loose and easy across the diamond. Right-handed hitter went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Extremely comfortable, relaxed look in the box, especially for his age. Quiet takes, sees the ball deep and stays on balance. Easy, loose hands, drops the barrel head and was consistently on time and on the barrel. Advanced approach, stays within, uses the whole field and understands the strike zone. 2024 shortstop to keep eyes on moving forward.

2/26/22

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Hits off front foot, level path, loose hands at times, ability to backspin the baseball.
Power: 92.7 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Loose, clean arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays loose, soft hands, active feet, quick exchange.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. Athletic gait

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, high front side, works across body.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw out of the glove. Over-the-top slot.
FB: T81.7, 78.1-80.4 mph. Straight four seam fastball, plays true. T2071, 1973 average rpm.
CB: 64.8-65.6 mph. 12/6 shape, showed gradual depth. T1940, 1898 average rpm.
CH: 70.2-71.7 mph. Consistent sinking action. T1422, 1372 average rpm.

10/17/21

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic, long-limbed frame.
Delivery: Full windup, tall and fall delivery, works across body.
Arm Action: RH. Slight plunge out of the glove, plays from an over-the-top, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.1, 76.98-78.80 mph. Gets tilt/angle at times, comes out easy. T2160, 2054 average rpm.
CB: 58.50-61.28 mph. 12/6 shape, depth at times. T1915, 1878 average rpm.
SL: 59.45-62.09 mph. Similar shape and action to curveball. T1956, 1904 average rpm.
CH: 66.70-67.14 mph. Plays mostly straight, around the zone. T1432, 1393 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a short stride, creates hand separation during stride. Easy swing, stays on balance, hands work free and loose, long to contact, barrel works uphill.
Power: 88.29 max exit velocity, averaged 78.27 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Clean, easy arm action, ability to throw from multiple platforms.
Defense: Fluid, natural infield actions, plays from the ground up, plays easy and comfortable on the move with body control.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. Clean, long-strided runner.

SS/RHP Jimmy Anderson (Joliet West, 2024) continues to show well everytime we see him. Anderson is an athletic, two-way prospect, who led the event with a 31.7 inch vertical and is an easy mover with everything he does on the diamond, especially at the plate. The 6-foot, 180-pound, 7.15 runner showed off an easy right-handed stroke that flashes whip through the zone and works on an uphill path through the zone. He registered a max exit velocity of 95.2 mph, 88.7 average with his furthest batted ball traveling 335 feet. Defensively, he has fluid, athletic actions and topped at 87 mph (up from 83 mph in the past). Follow two-way prospect in the 2024 class.

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