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.
Joseph Smith: OF/2B, (2025) Peabody, MA. 5-foot-6, 160-pound athletic lean frame. Capable in the box, Smith recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (67.1 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a low load. Has developing bat speed, loose swing plane and high finish. Had loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side aggressive approach. Athletic in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 78 mph; shows developing soft hands, developing feet, and a natural clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag.
2/20/22
Joseph Smith: OF, (2025) out of Peabody, MA. is a 5-foot-4, 148-pound outfield prospect. During batting practice, Smith had a max exit velocity of 78 MPH, with a (60.6 mph bat speed average) and (20.6 mph hand speed average). He starts in a balanced, open stance with a smooth load. He then used a short stride to start a simple, flat swing through extension. He used the whole field and showed a line drive approach. In the outfield, Smith was up to 74 MPH on his throws, while showing he had sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent, smooth footwork.
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Joseph Smith: OF/2B, (2025) Peabody, MA. 5-foot-6, 160-pound athletic lean frame. Capable in the box, Smith recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (67.1 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a low load. Has developing bat speed, loose swing plane and high finish. Had loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side aggressive approach. Athletic in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 78 mph; shows developing soft hands, developing feet, and a natural clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag.
Joseph Smith: OF, (2025) out of Peabody, MA. is a 5-foot-4, 148-pound outfield prospect. During batting practice, Smith had a max exit velocity of 78 MPH, with a (60.6 mph bat speed average) and (20.6 mph hand speed average). He starts in a balanced, open stance with a smooth load. He then used a short stride to start a simple, flat swing through extension. He used the whole field and showed a line drive approach. In the outfield, Smith was up to 74 MPH on his throws, while showing he had sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent, smooth footwork.