21.3
Hand Speed (max)
8/13/24
CLASS OF 2028
C
OF
James
Donnelly
PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY (HS) • NH
5' 10" • 155LBS
R/R • 14yr 9mo
Travel Team: Seacoast Pirates
5' 10" • 155LBS
R/R • 14yr 9mo
Travel Team: Seacoast Pirates
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Best Of Stats
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
3/23/24
20.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/23/24
-
Hard Hit %
84.5
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/24
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
287
Distance (max)
8/13/24
75
Sweet Spot %
3/23/24
7.5
60
8/13/24
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
72
OF Velo
3/23/24
69
C Velo
3/23/24
2.09 - 2.17
Pop Time
3/12/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.50
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.29
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.91
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 2.17
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
10.2
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
174
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.3
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).
81.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
225
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
109
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.3
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.
2024 New England Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Aug 13, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
210
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 New England Rising Stars ID 3.23.24
Mar 23, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.5
Exit Velocity (max)
73.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
235
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 New England Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
109
Distance (avg)
225
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.1
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.
19.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.3
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.
2024 New England Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Aug 13, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
59.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 New England Rising Stars ID 3.23.24
Mar 23, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 New England Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
58.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
2023 New England Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2023
Swift
1.38
RSi (max)
1.38
RSi (avg)
772
Jump Power (max)
20.7
Jump Height (max)
20.5
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
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.
49.37
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Body: 5-10, 155 pounds athletic build. Hit: RHH wide open stance, holds his hands high. Level line drive swing. 64.4 mph bat speed Power: 85 max exit velocity. Arm: RH C-69 mph OF-72 mph over the top arm. Defense: Clean when fielding makes routine plays in OF blocks well. ATH: 7.50 60 yd dash
James Donnelly: C/OF, (2028) Berwick Academy, NH. 150-pound lean frame. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 81 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. Began in a narrow open stance with a high load, then used a closed small stride. Has quick developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and high finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 72 mph; shows developing feet, developing hands, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball to the side. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 69 mph during throw downs; has in control developing feet, developing hands, and a clean natural transfer. Clean setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and a consistent arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag.
James Donnelly: C/OF, (2028) Berwick Academy, NH. 5-foot-8, 130-pound athletic projectable frame. Above average projectable at the plate, Donnelly had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. (58.3 mph bat speed average). (17.4 mph hand speed average). Began in an open tall stance with a tight load, then used a short controlled stride. Had a short simple swing plane, explosive bat speed and good extension on his finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 67 mph. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 63 mph; has athletic smooth feet, a twitchy transfer, and soft hands. consistently had pop times of 2.09-2.17. Some flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.91.
Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Arm Velocity: 67 mph
60-Yard Dash: 7.91