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John Baker “JB” Boykin
John Baker “JB” Boykin
John Baker “JB” Boykin
John Baker “JB” Boykin
John Baker “JB” Boykin

CLASS OF 2028

LHP
OF

John Baker “JB”
Boykin

Amory (HS) • MS
6' 1" • 181.9LBS
L/L • 16yr 11mo
2028 National

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Pitching

Fastball

87.3
Velocity (max)
7/22/26
84 - 86
Velo Range
2/01/26
2253
Spin Rate (avg)
2/01/26

Changeup

75 - 78
Velo Range
2/01/26
1866
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25

Curveball

67.8 - 70.4
Velo Range
6/17/25
2088
Spin Rate (avg)
6/17/25

Slider

75.8 - 78.1
Velo Range
2/01/26
2209
Spin Rate (avg)
2/01/26
Power
98.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/01/26
90.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/09/26
353
Distance (max)
6/09/26
60
Sweet Spot %
6/09/26
Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
7/22/26
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
1/12/25
22.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/09/26
60
Hard Hit %
6/09/26
Run
6.71
60-yd
6/09/26
3.71
30-yd
6/09/26
1.59
10-yd
6/09/26
20.9
Run speed (max)
7/22/26
Defense
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
2/01/26
-
C Velo
-
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6/09/26
John Baker “JB” Boykin, Amory (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Projectable frame with present athleticism and considerable room for added mass and strength.
Delivery: Athletic mover with the ability to repeat the delivery consistently.
Arm Action: LH. "Long, loose arm action with easy arm speed through release."
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Fastball shows natural arm-side run with late movement. T2302, 2172 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Slider features tight rotation with late horizontal sweep. T2075, 2022 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Tunnels effectively off the fastball before fading late. T1713, 1713 average rpm.
CUT: 83-83 mph.
ATH: 6.71 runner in the 60. 1.59 and 3.71 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/09/26
John Baker “JB” Boykin, Amory (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Projectable frame with present athleticism and considerable room for added mass and strength.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with hands set high near the back shoulder. Explosive through the zone with present strength and impact off the barrel.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.2 mph. 353' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Easy arm strength with more velocity likely to come as the frame develops.
Defense: Plays through the baseball aggressively with momentum toward the target.
ATH: 6.71 runner in the 60. 1.59 and 3.71 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
2/01/26
John Baker “JB” Boykin, Amory (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. "Lean, athletic frame. Can continue to fill out the frame."
Delivery: Delivery allows the arm to work freely.
Arm Action: LH. Arm accelerates cleanly into release.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Shows consistent arm-side run. T2339, 2253 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Break allows for glove-side effectiveness. T2271, 2209 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Changeup has depth and fade. T1846, 1794 average rpm.
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.90 max vertical.
2/01/26
John Baker “JB” Boykin, Amory (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. "Lean, athletic frame. Can continue to fill out the frame."
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance., Hands start higher. Toe tap trigger into contact., Barrel stays in the zone for an extended window.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-86 mph. Shorter arm., Quick release with clean arm action.
Defense: Plays under control with steady defensive tempo., Shows feel for the position with sound instincts.
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 63.69 Edge Score
6/17/25
John Baker Boykin, Amory (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 164-pounds. Tall, athletic frame
Delivery: Slow and controlled tempo, slightly off line to 1st base side, adequate stride, controlled finish
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm action
FB: T78, 73-77 mph. Some arm slide ride T2290, 2151 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Tumbling action T2176, 2088 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Mimics fastball arm action T1666, 1629 average rpm.
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/17/25
John Baker Boykin, Amory (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 164-pounds. Tall, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, high hands set, slight preset load Quick load and stride, slightly upward bat path, good extension at contact, middle of the field approach
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, solid range, glove works well through the baseball, strong arm, clean transfers
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 74.87 Edge Score
1/12/25
John Baker Boykin, Amory (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 153-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Delivery: Slow and controlled throughout delivery, Slightly off line to 1st base, Long stride
Arm Action: LH. FB-Some arm side ride, CH-Mimics fastball arm action, SL-Sweeping action
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Arm side run T2185, 2132 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Developing command with good shape T1939, 1915 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Mimics well though developing command T2004, 1866 average rpm.
1/12/25
John Baker Boykin, Amory (MS), 2028
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 153-pounds. Lean, wiry frame
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, High hand set Small knee lift into stride, Slightly upward bat path, Aggression into contact, Line drive approach 66.1 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 278' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. long arm action, long step , can improve on quick release
Defense: Developing footwork, Good range, Glove works well through the baseball, Developing arm strength
Vizual Edge: 61.3 Edge Score

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