CLASS OF 2025
OF
RHP
Joseph
Chiarodo
Edwardsville (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Gators Baseball Academy
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Gators Baseball Academy
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
![Hitting](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-hit.png)
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/05/22
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/05/22
18.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/05/22
-
Hard Hit %
![Power](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-power.png)
100.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/23
94.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/23
369
Distance (max)
2/11/23
70
Sweet Spot %
2/11/23
![Run](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-run.png)
6.68
60
2/11/24
3.78
30-yd
2/11/23
1.63
10-yd
2/11/23
19.9
Run speed (max)
2/11/23
![Defense](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-defense.png)
-
INF Velo
98
OF Velo
2/11/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
![Pitching](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-pitching.png)
Fastball
93
Velocity (max)
3/11/24
90 - 92
Velo Range
3/11/24
2154
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/22
Changeup
80 - 84
Velo Range
3/11/24
1440
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/22
Curveball
78 - 80
Velo Range
2/11/23
2086
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/22
Slider
80 - 84
Velo Range
3/11/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.68
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.0
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.
14.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.87
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.0
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.
14.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
12.7
Hitting
![](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
357
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.1
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).
100.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
369
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.2
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).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.4
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.
GBA Scout Day 2024
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.9
Exit Velocity (max)
91.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
357
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
GBA Scout Day 2023
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.8
Exit Velocity (max)
94.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
369
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MO Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
![Blast Blast](/images/stat_logos/blast.png)
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.8
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.
MO Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
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2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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).
2154
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.
25.1
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).
67.3
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).
2086
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).
77.2
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).
1440
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).
MO Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.6
Velocity (max)
85.3 - 86.6
Velo Range
83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,179
Spin Rate (max)
2,154
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.6
Velocity (max)
64.5 - 69.6
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,162
Spin Rate (max)
2,086
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.7
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 77.7
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,527
Spin Rate (max)
1,440
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
90.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Game Performance
![Swift](/images/stat_logos/swift.jpg)
2024
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.63
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.78
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.87
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
![Visual Edge Visual Edge](/images/stat_logos/vizual_edge.png)
Pitch Ai
![Pitch Ai](/images/stat_logos/proplayai.png)
Notes
News
- Final Illinois Power 25 Team Rankings - Jun 10, 2024
- Illinois 2025 Rankings: Risers - May 23, 2024
- Illinois 2025 Rankings: Updated - May 22, 2024
- 2024 Velo Heat Sheet - May 10, 2024
- Week 6 Games - Apr 23, 2024
- IHSA Diamond Notes: Week 4 - Apr 10, 2024
- Illinois 2025 Rankings Updated - Mar 27, 2024
- 2024 Metro East Kickoff Classic: Scout Blog - Mar 24, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 1 Edwardsville - Mar 12, 2024
- GBA Scout Day Quick Hits: Pitchers & Two-Ways - Feb 14, 2024
- Top-10 Stories of 2023: No. 2 Edwardsville Repeats As 4A State Champions - Dec 28, 2023
- Illinois 2025 Rankings: Update - Nov 29, 2023
- Illinois 2025 Rankings: Update - Aug 30, 2023
- IHSA Playoff Scout Blog - Jun 26, 2023
- Final Illinois Power 25 Team Rankings - Jun 12, 2023
- Chiarodo, Jennings Put Edwardsville Back In 4A State Championship Game - Jun 9, 2023
- 4A IHSA State Playoffs Preview - Jun 8, 2023
- Week 9 Games - May 18, 2023
- Illinois 2025 Rankings Updated - May 17, 2023
- Week 6 Games - Apr 25, 2023
- Week 4 Games - Apr 12, 2023
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - Apr 3, 2023
- Week 2 Games - Mar 27, 2023
- Illinois Power 25: Early Takeaways - Mar 27, 2023
- 2023 Metro East Kickoff Classic: Preview - Mar 14, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 1 Edwardsville - Mar 14, 2023
- GBA Scout Day: Quick Hits - Feb 15, 2023
- Top-10 Stories of 2022: No. 2 Edwardsville Captures 4A State Title - Dec 29, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2025 Rankings: First Look - Jun 10, 2022
- IHSA 4A State Playoffs: Preview Story - Jun 9, 2022
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Scout Blog - Mar 25, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 11 Edwardsville - Mar 10, 2022
- Missouri Preseason All-State: Stat Story - Feb 9, 2022
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Alabama commit, currently ranked No. 8 in the state, No. 282 nationally. Listed at 5-foot-11, 180-pounds with some strength throughout and in the lower-half. Started on the mound for a State Title rematch from 2023 and was dominant over his 3.2 innings, allowing just one hit and no runs while punching out five against no walks. Chiarodo is a clear athlete on the mound, working with a repeatable delivery that gets into his legs and creates a lower release height, delivering his arsenal from a high ¾ slot. His fastball plays with jump out of the hand, holding plane at the bottom of the zone and also possessing carry in the upper quadrant. His go-to secondary was a sharp 10/4 slider in which he could spin in any count, playing comfortably in the low-80s, landing for strikes and to put hitters away. He occasionally flashed a downer curveball with bigger 11/5 shape, playing in the mid-70s. He briefly showed his changeup in warmups, playing at 77 mph with heavy/late dive to the bottom of the zone. High-level athlete, also made an impressive outfield assist from centerfield to third base off his back foot the inning after he came out from pitching. On Saturday, launched a no-doubt home run to straight away center field that got out in a hurry. High-level prospect in the 2025 class.
Alabama commit. Currently slotted at No. 6 in the Illinois 2025 class as well as No. 222 nationally. Fills a 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame with noticeable upper and lower body strength. Was the Tigers’ starting arm on the mound, also hit in the two-hole. Drop/drive mover, sits onto his backside and gets down the mound with intent, staying in line to target, with deception. Full loose, fast high ¾ arm slot. Fastball played in the mid to upper 80s, touching 91 mph, working both sides of the plate to both handed hitters. Advanced slider with swing-and-miss traits, late-snapping shape, 75-80 mph. Occasionally landed 11/5 shaping curveball for strikes with more depth than slider at 71-74 mph. Change-up played 80-83 mph effectively kept hitters off balance. Chiarodo’s 5.1 IP 8 K 1 R 5 H outing was a successful finish to a strong 2025 campaign.
Alabama commit and one of the top prospects in the Illinois’ 2025 class. 5-foot-11, 180-pound athlete with strength throughout, particularly in the lower half. Took the mound for Edwardsville in a key conference game against Belleville East, departing his outing with a lead. Athletic mover that sits into his backside early and rides it downhill, uses a high front side and gets down the mound with controlled aggression and intent through release. Competitor with a presence to him. Short arm action from a tight window that finishes out of a fast high ¾ slot. Fastball touched 92 mph in the first, holding 87-91 mph throughout his outing, while working most effectively down in the zone and on both corners. Landed a high-arching curveball with depth and downer spin at 72-74 mph for strikes, turned to a firm, more laterally spun slider at 76-78 mph. Another high-end arm located in the state’s southern region.
Alabama commit, currently slotted at No. 13 overall in the Illinois’ sophomore class, will rise up the board next update. 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame with strength throughout, particularly in the lower half. Started on the mound for Edwardsville in a conference win, striking out six over four scoreless innings, walking just one. Athletic mover, gets onto his backside and works down the mound in an aggressive, yet controlled, manner, creating momentum towards the plate. Stays closed to footstrike, finishes onto a firm lead leg and maintains direction to target, repeats. Competitive demeanor on the mound, was in control of the game throughout his outing. Tight arm path, stays short on the backside and finishes out of a quick high ¾ slot with arm speed out front. FB reached 91 mph multiple times, holding 88-90 mph throughout his start. Commanded the corners, peppered the glove side at will, plenty comfortable working in to both handed hitters. Breaking ball flashed sharp slurvy spin and late break at 74-76 mph, flipped it in for strikes and got some uncomfortable swings low in the zone, too. Flashed a changeup with fade to left-handed hitters at 80-81 mph. Also singled twice and drove in two runs out of the two-hole. One of the top prospects in the state’s sophomore class that continues to trend upward and impress each time we see him.
5-foot-11, 180-pound frame with athleticism and strength, particularly in the lower half. Started in center field and hit in the two-hole for the Tigers in this look. Brings a confident and competitive presence into the batter’s box, starts balanced in the box, hands load back with some waggle and rhythm, strides short. Fast hands, works direct to the baseball on a short, level path. Has a clear knack for the barrel with juice off it to all fields - screamed a double into the opposite field gap in his first at-bat, and pushed a hard single through the right side later on. Drove a deep lineout off the barrel to center field too. Finished 2-for-4 with a double, run sored, and a stolen base. Entered yesterday’s game slashing .565/.688/.870 over 32 plate appearances. Also upper-80s on the mound with swing-and-miss spin on his breaking ball and advanced feel for a changeup. One of the top prospects in the state’s sophomore class that’s been a star on both sides of the ball for the Tigers thus far.
Alabama commit, one of the top sophomores in the state. 5-foot-11, 180-pound athlete that’s added strength over the winter, particularly in the lower half, filling out the uniform more. Started on the mound for the top-ranked Tigers on Saturday afternoon, earning the win after three dominant innings, striking out eight. Athletic mover down the mound, creates momentum as front hip coils inward to balance point, stacks onto his backside, works in a drop/drive pattern. Lead leg swings to footstrike, throws onto a firm lead leg, intentful through release with some effort. Short tight arm path, finishes from a high ¾ slot with arm speed out front. Fastball held 87-89 mph, played straight and favored the glove side. Turned to a slider often, flashed late lateral spin at 78-79 mph with comfort to throw it in all counts. Faded a changeup at 82-83 mph almost exclusively to left-handed hitters. Also impressed offensively in this look. Was on the barrel with authority twice to the opposite field from a short, fast right-handed swing, standing up for a triple and plating a run on a single, too. Continues to be a high-end name in the state’s 2025 class.
Uncommitted, high-level right-handed arm in the 2025 class. Works athletically down the mound with a drop/drive lower-half - arm works from a quick high ¾ slot. His fastball sat at 83-85 mph throughout his inning of work, exploding through the zone and pouring in strikes. Chiarodo also displayed feel for a sharp breaking ball at 63-66 mph, playing off a slurvy shape with sharp action, kept mostly down.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a slightly open stance with a crouched posture and hands getting set at shoulder height. Strong weight stack onto the back leg. Leg lift stride working back to neutral and into a wider base. Lower half works linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Works the lower half underneath the ball well to help with matching plane. Hands work quickly through the zone and shows good overall bat speed. Short and compact stroke with the hands without a lot of wasted movements. Maintains balance well throughout the swing.
Power: 90.7 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Over the top arm slot with a clean and loose arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with aggressive routes and smooth footwork. Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with good glove action and clean exchanges. Utilizes a quick shuffle crow hop technique with good momentum and direction headed towards the target. Strong pull down on the arm with good carry on the throws.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Quick rocker style footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Quick pace and tempo to the delivery. Works to a high balance point with a strong weight stack and sink into the lower half. Strong push off the rubber. Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound with good momentum and direction headed towards the plate. Repeats mechanics well with good balance throughout the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a clean arm action.
FB: T86.6, 85.3-86.6 mph. Rides flat through the zone with good arm side running action. T2178, 2154 average rpm.
CB: 64.5-69.6 mph. Slurvy shape with good depth and horizontal movement. T2162, 2085 average rpm.
CH: 76.4-77.7 mph. Kills the spin efficiently with fastball hand speed and good arm side fading action. Makings of a true swing and miss pitch. T1527, 1439 average rpm.