James Solopoulos: LHP/OF, (2026) St. Johns Prep, MA. 5-foot-10, 120-pound slim frame. Raw at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 72 mph. (57.7 mph bat speed average). (22.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced closed stance with a tight load, then uses a small stride. Has developing bat speed, flat long swing plane and level finish. He barreled up a few balls with loud contact. Base hit approach. In the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 74 mph. Raw In the infield, had developing hands, a clean natural exchange, and developing consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had consistent accuracy to the base and a long loose arm action. Capable raw on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle with long arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed a consistent balance point and falling off shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 68-69 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1596; Avg 1481). His curveball (56-57) shows sweeping action and glove side command. (Max spin 1388; Avg 1337). Throws a straight changeup (65-67).
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James Solopoulos: LHP/OF, (2026) St. Johns Prep, MA. 5-foot-10, 120-pound slim frame. Raw at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 72 mph. (57.7 mph bat speed average). (22.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced closed stance with a tight load, then uses a small stride. Has developing bat speed, flat long swing plane and level finish. He barreled up a few balls with loud contact. Base hit approach. In the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 74 mph. Raw In the infield, had developing hands, a clean natural exchange, and developing consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had consistent accuracy to the base and a long loose arm action. Capable raw on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle with long arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed a consistent balance point and falling off shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 68-69 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1596; Avg 1481). His curveball (56-57) shows sweeping action and glove side command. (Max spin 1388; Avg 1337). Throws a straight changeup (65-67).