James Willett: 3B/1B, (2025) St. John’s Prep, MA. 6-foot-2, 210-pound mature projectable build. Above average and  projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 96 mph. (66.2 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced narrow stance with a high load, then uses a toe tap stride. Has developing above average bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 89 mph; showed developing soft hands, developing feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a very quick arm action.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

James Willett: 3B/1B, (2025) St John's Prep, MA. 6-foot-1, 195-pound projectable solid frame. Projectable in the box, Willett had a max exit velocity of 90 mph. (65.4 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was developing, had an uphill loose swing plane and a front foot finish. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 78 mph; had a clean natural exchange, developing consistent footwork, and soft sure hands. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 8.21. 

James Willett: 3B/SS, (2025) St John's Prep, MA. 6-foot, 190-pound mature projectable build. Projectable and above average at the plate, Willett had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. (67.9 mph bat speed average). (22.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was above average, showed an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 73 mph; had a clean developing exchange, developing consistent footwork, and soft developing hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

James Willett, St John's Prep, 2025, MA

Position: 3B/SS

Body: 6-foot, 190-pound mature projectable build.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable and above average. Starts in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping small load, then uses a small stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 73.7 mph. 67.9 mph bat speed average. 22.4 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, developing consistent footwork, clean developing exchange. Projectable.  Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.