22.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/20/21
CLASS OF 2024
1B
LHP
James
Charland
Carmel (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 215LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Indy Sharks Lantz
6' 1" • 215LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Indy Sharks Lantz
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
7/20/21
17.2
Rot. Acc (max)
7/20/21
-
Hard Hit %
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
5/31/22
92.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/20/21
352
Distance (max)
7/20/21
75
Sweet Spot %
7/20/21
7.65
60
5/31/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
3/06/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
87
Velocity (max)
9/15/23
82 - 87
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
76 - 76
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
70 - 73
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
70 - 72
Velo Range
7/02/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
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)
7.65
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.96
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.0
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).
96.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
328
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.3
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).
95.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
352
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
279
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.4
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.
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
May 31, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games
Jul 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
92.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
279
Distance (avg)
352
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
21.0
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.
68.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.2
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.
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
May 31, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games
Jul 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
2022
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.
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
May 31, 2022
Swift
2.44
RSi (max)
2.44
RSi (avg)
1,826
Jump Power (max)
24.0
Jump Height (max)
24.0
Jump Height (avg)
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James Charland, Carmel, 2024, IN
Position: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot, 215-pound solid build.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Begins in a balanced stance with an active load, then uses a toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, short swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 96.2 mph exit velocity, average 86.0 mph. 65.9 mph bat speed average. 18.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, aggressive footwork, quick exchange. Solid.
Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.65 (60-yard).
James Charland, Carmel, 2024, IN
Position: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot, 210-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (LHH) Raw. Starts in a balanced stance with a tight active load, then uses a toe tap stride. Raw bat speed. High front foot finish, short level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 82.6 mph. 66.5 mph bat speed average. 20.0 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, quick exchange. Solid.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.68 (60-yard).
James Charland, Carmel, 2024, IN
Position: 1B/OF
Body: 6-foot, 205-pound sturdy build.
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a tall stance with a smooth load, then uses a toe tap stride. Short swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 96 mph exit velocity, average 92.78 mph. 70.16 mph bat speed average. 21.66 mph hand speed average. 3rd best ev of the day.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, average footwork. Capable.
Arm: 68 mph infield velocity. High ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.96 (60-yard).