@jonahbates2028 21.8
Hand Speed (max)
10/08/25
CLASS OF 2028
C
1B
Jonah
Bates
Lindbergh (HS) • MO
5' 11" • 201LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: 16U Midland Bandits Scout
5' 11" • 201LBSR/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: 16U Midland Bandits Scout
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/21/26
16.6
Rot. Acc (max)
10/08/25
33
Hard Hit %
2/21/26
97.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/26
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/26
325
Distance (max)
10/08/25
64
Sweet Spot %
10/08/25
7.39
60-yd
6/09/26
4.10
30-yd
6/09/26
1.77
10-yd
6/09/26
18.7
Run speed (max)
6/09/26
77
INF Velo
10/08/25
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OF Velo
77
C Velo
2/21/26
1.88 - 2.01
Pop Time
6/09/26
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.39
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.88 - 2.01
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.64
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.33
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.3
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.3542
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.6525
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Missouri State Games
Jun 9, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Missouri Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 21, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
97.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
St. Louis Fall ID
Oct 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Midland Bandits Scout Day
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
138
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Missouri Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 21, 2026
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
St. Louis Fall ID
Oct 8, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.38
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.37
Missouri State Games
Jun 9, 2026
Vald
1.77
10-yd
4.10
30-yd
7.39
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1.21
RSI (max)
19.3
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
78.61
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2026 MSHSAA Scout Blog: Week 4 - Apr 27, 2026
- 2026 Missouri Preseason All-State Underclass: Quick Hits - Mar 16, 2026
- 2026 Missouri Preseason All-State Underclass: Stat Story - Feb 25, 2026
- Missouri Class of 2028 Rankings Update: Fall Edition - Dec 2, 2025
- St. Louis Fall ID: Event Analysis - Oct 29, 2025
- St. Louis Fall ID: Statistical Analysis - Oct 14, 2025
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Physical
2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 192-pounds. Compact athletic build with some physicality.
Hit: RHH. Upright open setup with a wide base, weight centered, and active hands. Uses a toe tap trigger. Long flat path through the zone. Some barrels, power present. 68.5 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 323' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Moderate stroke from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.92-1.99 pop times. Confident athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 7.52 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 73.07 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 190 pounds. Proportionate frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open base, works back to even with a toe-tap stride. Flat path, longer swing through the zone, feel for line-drives and some lifted contact up the middle and pull-side. 65.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (81.9 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 77 mph. C: Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. INF: Medium circle from the glove, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.00-2.20 pop time range; C: Clean glove to hand, works in-line and gains ground to second, sure-handed receiver. INF: Steady two-hand gather out front, clean footwork and hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash.