22.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
OF
Rakim
Ali
Southern
Morgan Park (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: The Show
Morgan Park (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: The Show
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/23
19.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/22
-
Hard Hit %
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/23
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/23
323
Distance (max)
2/25/23
86
Sweet Spot %
2/25/23
7.69
60
2/25/23
4.2
30-yd
2/25/23
1.84
10-yd
2/25/23
17.6
Run speed (max)
2/25/23
-
INF Velo
69
OF Velo
1/26/20
78
C Velo
2/25/23
2.08 - 2.20
Pop Time
2/25/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.69
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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)
7.88
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.22 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.87
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.25 - 2.38
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
10.2
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.08
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.51 - 2.58
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
258
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.5
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).
85.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
205
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.1
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).
80.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
143
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.9
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
258
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicagoland Open
Aug 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
80.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.6
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.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.9
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicagoland Open
Aug 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
60.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.69
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.69
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
1,482
Jump Power (max)
28.4
Jump Height (max)
28.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
2021
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.
59.84
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.
65.04
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.
43.85
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois Signing Day: More Division I Signees - Dec 14, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Catcher Analysis - May 8, 2023
- Week 5 Diamond Notes - Apr 21, 2023
- Chicagoland Open: Preview - Aug 18, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - Jun 1, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 25, 2022
- Chicagoland Open: Catcher Analysis - Jan 13, 2022
- McHenry Future Prospects Showcase: Player Analysis - Mar 17, 2020
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Southern commit. The junior went 8-for-14 (.571 BA/.647 OBP/1.143 SLG) with a home run (3-run), five doubles, 13 RBIs, seven runs scored, a walk, and two hit-by-pitches.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, high-waisted, developing frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and leg-kick timing trigger. Loose hands, uphill path, middle of the field, gap-to-gap approach with extension through contact at times.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Quick arm plays from a high 3/4 slot and flashed life out of the hand.
Defense: 2.08-2.20 pop times. Athletic behind the plate, works to keep pitches in the zone and present them. Soft hands and quick glove-to-hand release.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Long limbs.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands coil in at load, short stride. Rotates well out of load with twitchy hands, uphill path to contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85.6 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot. Throws play accurately on the bag.
Defense: 2.22 - 2.30 pop times. Wide feet, steady hands, flashed quick exchanges, athletic blocking skills.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 130-pounds. Lean frame, thin waist.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance, quiet and simple load, leg lift trigger into a short stride. Long path to contact, level barrel with an occasional uphill angle, worked middle-in.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 218’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.38 pop times. Wide base, feet gain ground, soft hands with a clean exchange to release.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-4, 105-pounds. Lean build.
Defense: 2.51-2.58 pop times. Behind the plate; flashed blocking ability, quick footwork and clean exchanges. In the outfield; aggressive defender, soft hands, quick footwork, clean exchanges and plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. OF - 69 mph. Long arm action, over the top arm slot, throws played with some accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, smooth load, short, leg lift stride. Loose, aggressive swing, fast hands, long bat path, fluid rhythm with a line-drive approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.08 runner, home-to-first.