86
Velocity (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
1B
John
Meier
Glenbrook South (HS) • IL
" • 205LBS
L/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Athletic Barn
" • 205LBS
L/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Athletic Barn
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
83.8 - 85.2
Velo Range
2/26/23
1888
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Changeup
77 - 79
Velo Range
9/22/23
1545
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Curveball
66 - 70
Velo Range
2/26/23
2049
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
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2023
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
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).
1888
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.
22.3
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).
68.0
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).
2049
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).
72.1
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).
1545
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).
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
83.8 - 85.2
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,026
Spin Rate (max)
1,888
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
70.1
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 69.7
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,076
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 %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.2
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 73.3
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,747
Spin Rate (max)
1,545
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
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RHP John Meier (Glenbrook South, 2024) is an uncommitted arm that showed well over the weekend. The right-hander fires from a low ¾ release, creating a fastball in the 81-84 mph range with sinking action. Went to a slurvy breaking ball at 66-67 mph, spinning around 2300 RPM. Flashed a fading changeup in the upper-70s. Attacks the zone and works quick, isn’t afraid to challenge hitters.
RHP John Meier (Glenbrook South, 2024) showed off one of the stronger arms in attendance on the mound. Listed at a physical 6-foot-4, 205-pounds. Meier worked his fastball in the 83-85 mph range, playing with some ride and finish through the zone. He also showed developing feel for both a changeup and a curveball.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Well proportioned, projectable build.
Delivery: Stretch only, fluid and easy delivery, medium and controlled leg-lift into balance point, slight drop/drive, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, easy arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Life through the zone. T2026, 1888 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Developing feel, 11/5 shape. T2076, 2049 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Slight fade to arm side, slows arm speed. T1747, 1545 average rpm.