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CLASS OF 2025

LHP

Joe
Olson

St. Laurence (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 210LBS
L/L • 18yr
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks Black

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Pitching

Fastball

91
Velocity (max)
3/11/24
87 - 90
Velo Range
3/11/24
2307
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23

Changeup

81 - 83
Velo Range
7/18/24
1678
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23

Curveball

75 - 79
Velo Range
7/18/24
1999
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22

Slider

77 - 77
Velo Range
3/11/24
1723
Spin Rate (avg)
10/17/21
Power
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/17/21
80
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/17/21
306
Distance (max)
10/17/21
64
Sweet Spot %
10/17/21
Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/17/21
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/17/21
22.1
Rot. Acc (max)
10/17/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.72
60
10/17/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
80
INF Velo
10/17/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2021
60 Yard Dash
7.72
Infield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
11.3
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Position
7.72
60-yard
80
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2021
Exit Velocity Max
87.2
Exit Velocity Avg
80.0
Distance Max
306
Distance Avg
185
Launch Angle Avg
18.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2021
Hand Speed Max
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
21.0
Bat Speed Max
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
65.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2307
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1931
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1678
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1973
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1999
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1459
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1992
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1505
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1723
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.2
Velocity (max)
85.5 - 87.2
Velo Range
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,358
Spin Rate (max)
2,307
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
70.7
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 70.7
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,073
Spin Rate (max)
1,931
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
76.7
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,792
Spin Rate (max)
1,678
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.9
Velocity (max)
83.7 - 85.2
Velo Range
84.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,074
Spin Rate (max)
1,973
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
70.8
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.4
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,109
Spin Rate (max)
1,999
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 74.5
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,557
Spin Rate (max)
1,459
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
81.5
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 80.6
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,128
Spin Rate (max)
1,992
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.9
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 69.9
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,810
Spin Rate (max)
1,723
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.1
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 72.1
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,834
Spin Rate (max)
1,505
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+
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
88.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
77.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
82.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.0
Rock Summer Championship 17U
Jul 18, 2024
Pitching
90
Max FB
87 - 90
FB
75 - 79
CB
81 - 83
CH
2024 IHSA Season
Mar 11, 2024
Pitching
91
Max FB
87 - 90
FB
82 - 82
CH
77 - 77
SL
2023 IHSA Season
Mar 13, 2023
Pitching
88
Max FB
84 - 88
FB
69 - 72
CB
75 - 80
CH
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Pitching
87
Max FB
85 - 87
FB
69 - 71
CB
74 - 77
CH
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 85
FB
69 - 70
CB
73 - 75
CH
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Pitching
82
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
70 - 72
CH
68 - 70
SL

Game Performance

2023
RSi
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
0.98
RSi (max)
0.98
RSi (avg)
2,156
Jump Power (max)
31.4
Jump Height (max)
31.4
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2021
Edge Score
47.9
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Visual Skills
47.90
Edge Score

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)

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8/01/24
LHP Joe Olson (St. Laurence, 2025) Imposing, 6-foot-1, 210-pound frame, was in control on the mound during the Sparks’ 11-1 win Saturday night. The left-hander went four innings of one run ball, striking out six swinging and walking one en route to a dominant outing and win. He was a fluid mover that competed in the strike zone and worked from the first base side of the rubber. Executed a three pitch mix from the windup and stretch on a consistent basis. Displayed feel for tunneling his breaking ball and fastball from his ¾ arm slot, hiding the ball well behind his back hip. Also demonstrated a long arm swing, high leg kick, whippy arm action, well timed shoulder-hip separation, and a slight first base side stride. Fastball showed carry and sat from 87-90 mph. Curveball was a swing and miss putaway pitch at 75-79 mph. Changeup was thrown on occasion versus righties at 80-82 mph. An impressive performance from the Louisville commit, Illinois’ No. 12 overall ranked prospect.
5/01/24

Louisville commit. Olson had a big week on the mound for the Vikings, leading them to a 4-0 week with a sweep over No. 5 Providence Catholic. In both games against the Celtics, Olson collected a win and a save on seven scoreless innings, while allowing five hits and three walks, and striking out nine batters. On Tuesday, he picked up the save in a 3-2 win over the Celtics tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. Then on Thursday in their 2-0 win, Olson got the start and tossed six scoreless, allowing four hits and three walks, while punching out seven.

4/25/24

Louisville commit. Currently ranked No. 12 in the state. 6-foot-1, 210-pound frame, lean strength throughout. Started on the mound and was dominant over his six innings of work, scattering four hits with no runs, walking three and striking out seven. The southpaw attacked the zone with a fastball up to 91 mph early, sitting around 89-90 mph and working to both the top and bottom parts of the zone. He went to his breaking ball more than we’ve seen in the past, playing with 1/7 shape for strikes and swing/miss at 73-76 mph. He also flashed a changeup at 81 mph with arm-side run and fade. High-level southpaw that competes on the mound, holds his composure in big situations.

4/15/23

Louisville commit. Currently ranked No. 3 in the state’s class of 2025. Listed at 6-foot-1, 210-pounds, with a strong lower half. Pitched three innings, struck out seven, walked three, allowed one run and one hit. Started on the mound for the Vikings, showed poise and confidence, mature approach, threw any pitch in any count. Easy and repeatable delivery, quick, high leg lift, tall and fall delivery, works in-line. Loose, easy, quick arm, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 83-86 mph. Curveball sat 69-72 mph with 1/7 shape.

 
3/30/23

Louisville commit. Currently ranked No. 3 in the state. Olson looks to have added some strength to his 6-foot-1, 210-pound frame while also appearing to be larger than listed. Started on the mound for the Vikings and tossed four innings with one earned run, two hits, nine strikeouts and one walk. The southpaw worked his fastball up to 87 mph early on but settled in around 83-85 mph in the cold Chicago weather. He often went to a sharp breaking ball at 77-79 mph, thrown with intent and depth off a 1/7 plane. He also flashed a changeup at 80 mph, dropping his slot slightly but maintaining arm-speed and playing with fade. He has a hard-nosed attitude on the mound with a “try and hit it mentality” and the stuff to match. High-level 2025 arm.  

3/01/23

Louisville commit, LHP Joe Olson (St. Laurence, 2025), is up 25 pounds (6-foot-1, 210-pounds) since this event last year, and looks like he’s gained most of it through the squat rack this winter. Olson looks as sturdy and durable as ever, while controlling the mound like a veteran starter. He showed some of the best fastball command, peppering the bottom of the zone at 85-87 mph. Olson brings similar feel to his curveball at the bottom of the zone and a fading changeup that can expand off the plate from right handed hitters.

2/25/23

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Strong, muscular build.
Delivery: Fluid, repeatable, uptempo delivery, works online down the mound, controlled landing.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, above average arm speed.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Pounds the zone with tempo, plays with arm side run. T2358, 2307 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action, slight decel. T2073, 1931 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Deceled action creates arm side fade. T1792, 1678 average rpm. 

2/25/23

Louisville commit, LHP Joe Olson (St. Laurence, 2025), is up 25 pounds (6-foot-1, 210-pounds) since this event last year, and looks like he’s gained most of it through the squat rack this winter. Olson looks as sturdy and durable as ever, while controlling the mound like a veteran starter. He showed some of the best fastball command, peppering the bottom of the zone at 85-87 mph. Olson brings similar feel to his curveball at the bottom of the zone and a fading changeup that can expand off the plate from right handed hitters.

4/21/22

Uncommitted. Physically mature, 6-foot, 190-pound frame, strong lower-half with equally distributed strength. The freshman southpaw started on the mound for No. 5 St. Laurence, impressing with a high-level fastball and off-speed to pair. His arm works with a short circle out of the glove into a ¾ slot, playing quickly to release. Down the mound, Olson moves with a somewhat up-tempo pace into his leg-lift, dropping slightly into his back knee from balance point and exploding down the mound in-line with the plate. His fastball plays with effortless life out of the hand, running to his arm-side and sitting in the 84-87 mph range. His go-to secondary offering was a tight 1/7 breaking ball, thrown with intent and flashed sharp action at times, 72-73 mph. High-level 2025 arm to follow moving forward. 

2/26/22

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Up-tempo, athletic delivery, tall and fall delivery. High leg lift, abbreviated balanced point. Strong front side. Lands front toe closed.
Arm Action: LH. Quick, clean arm action. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.9, 83.7-85.2 mph. Plays straight, controls the zone. T2074, 1973 average rpm.
CB: 68.7-70.4 mph. 1/7 shape, occasional depth, above-average action and feel for his age. T2109, 1999 average rpm.
CH: 73.2-74.6 mph. Slight fading action, thrown with fastball arm speed and intent to locate at bottom of the zone. T1557, 1459 average rpm.

2/26/22

Representing the Class of 2025, LHP Joey Olson (St. Laurence) showed as one of the top in attendance. At an athletic 6-foot, 185 pounds, Olson has a quick, clean arm that produced an 84-85 mph fastball that played true, flashing carry through the zone. While the secondary stuff is still developing, his arm speed and athleticism should lead to a quick transition for developing matching advanced secondary offerings.

10/17/21

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Clean, easy, tall and fall delivery, directional down the mound and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Short, clean, compact arm action, plays quick from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.5, 78.58-80.60 mph. Around the zone, works mostly straight, late run at times. T2128, 1991 average rpm.
SL: 68.11-69.95 mph. Late, short wrinkle, 10/4 shape. T1809, 1722 average rpm.
CH: 69.52-72.11 mph.  T1834, 1504 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 1B
Hit
: LHH. Athletic setup with weight on back foot, leg-lift timing trigger into a short stride.  Quiet, calm confidence in the box. Uphill path to contact, bat head works underneath the baseball. Comfortable elevating to the opposite field.
Power: 87.21 max exit velocity, averaged 80.01 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 80 mph. Short over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic actions with soft hands, agile footwork around the base.
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.

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