@JamesJ_3316 
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/11/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
RHP
James
Jefferson
Parkview Christian Academy (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 160LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Illinois Hawks (Ables)
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
6/11/24
5.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/11/24
-
Hard Hit %
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/11/24
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/11/24
313
Distance (max)
6/11/24
60
Sweet Spot %
6/11/24
7.28
60-yd
6/11/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
6/11/24
2.12 - 2.25
Pop Time
6/11/24
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
6/21/24
76 - 79
Velo Range
6/21/24
1891
Spin Rate (avg)
6/11/24
Changeup
70.5 - 73.1
Velo Range
6/11/24
1429
Spin Rate (avg)
6/11/24
Curveball
66 - 68
Velo Range
7/25/24
2319
Spin Rate (avg)
6/11/24
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Slender athletic frame, room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Closed stance, slight leg kick load onto backside, strong lower-half. Long path, works to stay on top of the ball, works middle/pull. 63.9 mph bat speed with 2 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Whippy, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.12-2.25 pop times. Flexible, one-knee receiver. Steady, clean transfers, athletic out of the crouch.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Slender athletic frame, room for added strength.
Delivery: Methodical delivery, medium leg kick into balance point with coil, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, loose, full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. 4S:Mostly straight actions. 2S: Has some arm-side run to it. T1972, 1891 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape, has some feel for the zone. T2352, 2319 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Arm side fade, occasional sink. T1571, 1429 average rpm.