6-foot-3, 195-pound athletic lengthy frame. Advanced smooth in the box, Mahoney recorded an exit velocity of 93 mph. (63.73 mph bat speed average). (22.25 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall quiet stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed was explosive, used a short upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 82 mph; had soft next level hands, a clean natural exchange, and quick fluid footwork. Smooth from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 83 mph; showed a fluid exchange, aggressive in control feet, and consistent hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a quick loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.41.

Exit Velocity: 93 mph

Arm Velocity: 82 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.41

James Mahoney: 3B/OF, (2022) Austin Prep, MA. 6-foot-3, 195-pound lean athletic frame. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 94 mph. (65.70 mph bat speed average). (22.30 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Has an uphill loose swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 75 mph; has soft consistent hands, athletic consistent feet, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.0. 

Scout Evaluation 

James Mahoney, Austin Prep, 2022, MA

Position: 3B/OF

Body: 6-foot-3, 195-pound lean athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 81.46 mph. 65.70 mph bat speed average. 22.30 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft consistent hands, athletic consistent footwork, clean exchange. Projectable.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.00 (60-yard).

James Mahoney: 3B/SS, (2022) Austin Prep, MA. 6-foot-3, 190-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. Began in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was quick, used an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels through his round. Gap to gap approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 82 mph; had rhythmic footwork, soft hands, and a clean exchange. The gloved works and the hands showed out front. Used a ¾ slot and a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. 

Scout Evaluation 

James Mahoney, Austin Prep, 2022, MA

Position: 3B/SS

Body: 6-foot-3, 190-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 94 mph exit velocity. 3rd highest at the event. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Solid. Shows out front glove work. 

Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

PROCASE 2021

6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder.  He ran a 7.67 sixty on the laser at the event. The approach in the infield is solid as he moves athletically through the baseball. The glove is soft and he handles himself well. He threw 83 mph across the diamond. The bat has an exit velocity of 94 mph. The setup is wide in base and the front foot steps into the swing as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The swing has life to it, slightly uphill through the baseball. The hands work clean and free throughout. 

Exit Velocity- 94 mph

INF Velocity- 83 mph

6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder. He continues to improve his game each and every time we see him play. He ran a 7.12 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is athletic and the feet remain active throughout the fielding of the baseball. The glove is playable and soft.He does double tap the ball in his glove after removing it from the glove the first time. He threw 83 mph across the diamond with accuracy and carry to the baseball. The bat has an exit velocity of 96 mph. The setup is even in base and he uses a toe tap for timing as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The hands work aggressively through the baseball as he spreads the field with his barrel.

Exit Velocity -96 mph

INF Velocity- 83 mph

6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed hitting corner infielder. He has made huge strides in his game. He ran a 7.53 sixty at the event. The approach at third base is solid as he keep the feet active and uses his hands well with the glove. The arm works as he threw 81 mph across the diamond. The bat has an exit velocity of 91 mph. The setup is even in base and leans into the swing. The hands work simple to contact and he uses the whole field as an approach. The hands are really good and he has made himself into a good college prospect. His best years are ahead of him

Exit Velocity- 91 mph

INF Velocity 80 mph

6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed hitting infielder. Had a very good showing at the workout as his game is trending up. The approach in the infield is online and athletic, throwing 75 mph across the diamond with easy accuracy and a clean arm slot. The feet work through and to the ball. The bat has at exit velocity of 96 mph. The setup is narrow and he uses a knee slide to get the front foot down. The bat head is thrown to the ball with authority. Showed plus hand speed, may hit for power as he matures in age and gets physically stronger. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 96 mph

INF Velocity- 75 mph

6-foot-2, 165-pound right-handed hitting infielder. Ran a 4.25 home to first on the turf at the event. The glove is soft, incorporating the prep steps prior to the approach is imperative. Threw 73 mph across the diamond at the workout. The frame is long and lanky, should fill out nicely as he matures. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 84 mph. The setup is close in the feet and the front foot steps into the swing. The path is uphill, needs better direction at the initiation of the swing. The hands start high, and are loaded simply. The hands work freely and the movements are athletic.

Tee Exit Velocity- 84 mph
INF Velocity- 73 mph

6-foot,150-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder. Threw 69 mph across the diamond out of a low slot. The prep steps to the ground ball need to be incorporated to his game, which will help the throwing. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 76 mph. Sets up with even feet and a high handed start. Uses a small toe tap as the ball approaches. Showed a clean and flat stroke at the event. I like the bat, with physical strength he should be a hitter.

Tee Exit Velocity- 76 mph
INF Velocity- 69 mph