Joey Russo
Joey Russo

CLASS OF 2023

C
1B

Joey
Russo

Morton JC
Mount Carmel (HS) • IL
6-0 • 225LBS • R/R
Travel Team: Playmakers

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Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
8/21/22
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
8/21/22
12.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/27/21
-
Hard Hit %
Power
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
3/27/21
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/21/22
342
Distance (max)
8/21/22
70
Sweet Spot %
8/21/22
Run
7.7
60-yard
3/27/21
4.21
30-yd
8/21/22
1.79
10-yd
8/21/22
17.3
Run speed (max)
8/21/22
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
3/27/21
2.12 - 2.32
Pop Time
8/21/22

Positional Tools

2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
8.21
Pop Time
2.12 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
72.0
Power / Speed Score
11.5
60 Yard Dash
7.70
Pop Time
2.19 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
72.0
Power / Speed Score
12.5
Chicagoland Open
Aug 21, 2022
Position
8.21
60-yard
2.12 - 2.32
Pop Time
72
C Velo
95
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Position
7.70
60-yard
2.19 - 2.32
Pop Time
72
C Velo
96
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
94.6
Exit Velocity Avg
89.7
Distance Max
342
Distance Avg
226
Launch Angle Avg
21.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
96.1
Exit Velocity Avg
88.3
Distance Max
328
Distance Avg
177
Launch Angle Avg
11.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicagoland Open
Aug 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
20.2
Bat Speed Max
75.6
Bat Speed Avg
73.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.8
Bat Speed Max
74.5
Bat Speed Avg
71.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Chicagoland Open
Aug 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2022
10 Yard Dash
1.79
30 Yard Dash
4.21
60 Yard Dash
7.76
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Chicagoland Open
Aug 21, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.21
30-yd
7.76
60-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
2.40
RSi (max)
1.60
RSi (avg)
1,861
Jump Power (max)
24.7
Jump Height (max)
24.4
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
2021
Edge Score
68.87
Edge Score
62.09

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Comments

8/21/22

Russo, listed at 6-foot, 215-pound, has a strong, compact frame and his swing is very similar possessing all kinds of physicality in the box. Russo has a confident look in the box and looks to drive the baseball with authority on every swing while staying connected and repeatable and on the barrel for hard contact. Russo recorded a 94.6 max exit velocity off the bat with a max batted ball distance of 341’. Defensively, he was clean and easy out of the chute with an upright release and arm that topped at 72 mph with a 2.12 low pop time. Imposing right-handed bat in the 2023 class.

8/21/22

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Thick, strong overall build.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Confident look in the box, strong hands, stays compact and repeatable. Consistent hard contact, wore out the middle of the field.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate and on the bag.
Defense: 2.12-2.32 pop times. Clean, easy, upright release.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

3/27/21

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Aggressive, strong swing, average bat speed of 71.3 MPH, stays short to the ball, path works uphill, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 96.11 max exit velocity, averaged 88.29 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, accurate throws.
Defense: 2.19-2.32 pop times. Steady receiving actions, clean exchanges.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

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