The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.92
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a wide athletic stance with a controlled quick load, then used a short stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, level short swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: , average 84.8 mph.
Defense: (IF) Sure consistent hands, smooth athletic footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Uses his glove out front.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. 86 mph outfield velocity. Long quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.15 (60-yard).
Pitching: Smooth. Easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, long quick arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.
FB: (Max spin 1434; Avg 1321).
CB: (Max spin 1370; Avg 1364).
6/02/21
Darian Johnson: SS/OF, (2024) Southaven, MS. 6-foot, 172-pound athletic frame. Athletic during batting practice, Johnson recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. Started in an athletic balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then used a short quick stride. Had a level swing plane, developing bat speed and high finish. He barreled up a few balls with some loud contact. Line drive aggressive approach. Projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 72 mph; shows developing hands, and athletic feet. Athletic recorded an outfield position velocity of 79 mph; had a lengthy exchange, sure hands, and athletic consistent footwork. When fielding he gathers the ball out front. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.92. On the mound, curveball (62-64 mph). Threw his fastball 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph;
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Darian Johnson, Southaven, 2024, MS
Position: SS/OF
Body: 6-foot, 172-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a wide athletic stance with a controlled quick load, then used a short stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, level short swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: , average 84.8 mph.
Defense: (IF) Sure consistent hands, smooth athletic footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Uses his glove out front.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. 86 mph outfield velocity. Long quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.15 (60-yard).
Pitching: Smooth. Easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, long quick arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.
FB: (Max spin 1434; Avg 1321).
CB: (Max spin 1370; Avg 1364).
Darian Johnson: SS/OF, (2024) Southaven, MS. 6-foot, 172-pound athletic frame. Athletic during batting practice, Johnson recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. Started in an athletic balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then used a short quick stride. Had a level swing plane, developing bat speed and high finish. He barreled up a few balls with some loud contact. Line drive aggressive approach. Projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 72 mph; shows developing hands, and athletic feet. Athletic recorded an outfield position velocity of 79 mph; had a lengthy exchange, sure hands, and athletic consistent footwork. When fielding he gathers the ball out front. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.92. On the mound, curveball (62-64 mph). Threw his fastball 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph;