22
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2023
C
1B
John Philip
Ferraro
Illinois Wesleyan University
Oak Park-River Forest (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 215LBS
L/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Sparks North
Oak Park-River Forest (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 215LBS
L/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Sparks North
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
10.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/22
-
Hard Hit %
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
8/09/22
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/09/22
317
Distance (max)
8/09/22
91
Sweet Spot %
8/09/22
7.74
60
8/09/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
2/13/22
1.94 - 2.04
Pop Time
2/13/22
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.74
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.94 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.92
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.33
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
10.9
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
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).
244
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.4
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.2
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
234
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.1
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
64.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
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
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.22
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.74
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.22
30-yd
7.74
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
7.8
Run Speed (avg)
1.54
RSi (max)
1.54
RSi (avg)
1,833
Jump Power (max)
23.9
Jump Height (max)
24.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
82.63
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 12 Oak Park-River Forest - Mar 10, 2023
- Illinois State Games: 2023 Position Player Analysis - Oct 31, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - May 10, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 17, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason I.D.: Catcher Analysis - May 17, 2021
- O'Hare Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Mar 16, 2021
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Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Large frame with strength.
Hits: LHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Repeatable swing, stays inside, drive the ball the other way and stayed on the barrel throughout.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 MPH. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Arm plays short and clean from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop times. Easy soft hands, clean repeatable release, quiet blocker.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 82.63 Edge Score
C John Philip Ferraro (Oak Park - River Forest, 2023) took an impressive round of catcher defense. His lower half worked directly to his target, without much added movement, and his quick, clean transfer allowed him to generate pop times in the 1.94-to-2.04 range while topping at 76 mph, too.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong, physical frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup. Smooth load with a short and repeatable stride. Direct hands to the ball. Loose arms throughout the swing. Flat path into the zone with a line-drive approach.
Power: 86.3 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short, over-the-top slot, throws were consistently on the bag.
Defense: 1.94 - 2.04 pop times. Quick/clean transfer with directional footwork. Deadens the ball out front on blocks.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, slightly open, toe tap, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Fluid swing, path works uphill, looks to make contact out front.
Power: 86.51 max exit velocity, averaged 75.46 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.33 pop times. Advanced blocker, easy receiver, quick transfer.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.