CLASS OF 2026

I thought Tracy was the best defensive backstop at the event - he can flat out receive. Built like a fullback in a 5-foot-11, 190 pound frame, he receives with soft hands and strong wrists with a high motor present. His catch-and-throw is fueled more by glove-to-hand than it is arm strength, but the arm is above average (77 mph). Offensively, it is a rotational, short, occasionally steep, right-handed swing that plays with strength to the pull-side.

3/01/25

Joel Tracy is a 2026 C with a strong, 5-foot-11, 190-pound build and one of the top defensive skillsets in the class. A high-motor receiver with advanced receiving instincts, Tracy pairs his 81 mph arm with efficient footwork and fast exchange, flashing pop times as low as 1.98. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses a short, rotational swing that works level through the zone with bat strength to do damage, peaking at 94 mph exit velocity. He’s a 7.21 runner and profiles as a defense-first backstop with enough impact at the plate to round out the profile.

6/18/24

Joel Tracy, Center Grove (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 187-pounds. Sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider, crouched stance. Slightly closed off. Starts hands on shloulders. Quiet load, standard leg lift into stride. Compact, rotational swing. No wasted movement, doesn't try to do too much. Showed good barrel control. Keeps a good base, stays balanced.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 334' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph.
Defense: 1.99-2.09 pop times.
ATH: 7.45 runner in the 60. 7.45 runner in the 60.

3/03/24

Joel Tracy, Center Grove (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 187-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 334' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph.
Defense: 2.00-2.11 pop times.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.

6/13/23

Joel Tracy, Center Grove (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Solid build
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance. Swing is super simple. Short, controlled stride w/ quiet hands during the load. Short to it, works direct to the inside top of the baseball. Repeatable. Line drive approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 70 mph. 284' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short, quick arm that works from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.12 pop times. Feet & transfer are exceptionally quick for class. Quiet receiver w/ soft hands. Very solid defensive actions for the class.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.80 in the 10 yard split.

6/13/23

3/05/23

Position Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 167-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup. Short, hover type stride - hands work upward in the load to get to a strong position at heel strike. Short, controlled swing with a controlled finish. Line drive approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 71.6 mph. 275' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. INF-83 mph.Short, quick arm w/ carry from an OTT slot.
Defense: 2.11-2.15 pop times. (C) - Quick exchange w/ quick feet and good catch and throw skills for a '26. Flexible setup w/ soft hands - overall quality receiving skills. (3B) - Average overall infield actions. Some fluidity in the feet, abv avg hands, natural exchange.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.

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