@Jameswhalen2026 
85
Velocity (max)
3/10/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
OF
James
Whalen
Toms River East (HS) • NJ
6' 0" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Prd Ghost
6' 0" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Prd Ghost
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 85
Velo Range
3/10/24
2123
Spin Rate (avg)
10/20/24
Changeup
70 - 71
Velo Range
9/20/23
1352
Spin Rate (avg)
9/20/23
Curveball
69.2 - 70.3
Velo Range
10/20/24
2160
Spin Rate (avg)
9/20/23
Slider
67.7 - 70
Velo Range
8/05/25
2028
Spin Rate (avg)
8/05/25
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
9/20/23
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/10/24
341
Distance (max)
3/10/24
83
Sweet Spot %
3/10/24
21
Hand Speed (max)
9/20/23
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/10/24
12.5
Rot. Acc (max)
9/20/23
25
Hard Hit %
3/10/24
7.09
60-yd
9/20/23
3.95
30-yd
9/20/23
1.71
10-yd
9/20/23
19.5
Run speed (max)
9/20/23
86
INF Velo
3/10/24
80
OF Velo
3/08/23
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C Velo
-
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 191-pounds. Physical and athletic frame.
Delivery: Works from a modified stretch setup. Slow/gradual start to his delivery, more aggressve down the mound after the hand-break. Slightly uphill shoulders, strong lower half/base.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean AA. High 3/4 slot, w/ intent.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Life in the zone, located to the gloveside. T2244, 2123 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Sharp breaker, late downer tilt. T2194, 2140 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 191-pounds. Physical and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 191-pounds. Strong and athletic build.
Delivery: Slow start to his windup, gathers over the backside. Hides the ball well. High frontside, strong brace leg. Stride direction stays in line.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter, maintains elbow flexion. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Late life, for strikes. T2112, 2049 average rpm.
CB: 60-65 mph. Bigger up/down shape, gradual depth. T2216, 2004 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Displayed both run and sink. T1077, 1032 average rpm.
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 191-pounds. Strong and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, some bend to the knees. Short, quick stride. Creates pre-pitch rhythm in the hands. Natural feel for the barrel, some uphill tilt in the swing. 72.2 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 341' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Shorter AA, higher slot.
Defense: Active feet, efficient transfers.
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Lean and athletic frame.
Delivery: Consistent tempo to the delivery. Hands work in sync with his leg kick. Exaggerated hip hinge, really engages the lower.
Arm Action: RH. Slot slightly above 3/4, loose.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Armside run. T2119, 2063 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Gradual 11/6 shape. T2276, 2160 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Straight fade. T1426, 1352 average rpm.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Lean and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, even and balanced. Creates pre-pitch rhythm. TT stride, separation in the load. Efficient lower half, clears the hips. 72.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Compact AA, higher slot.
Defense: Stays low/athletic, works around the ball.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Physical: 6-foot-0, 177 pounds; Slight, lean build. 1.83 10yd sprint.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 89 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while sitting back. Hands are out in front with a delay in transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 75 MPH. OF - 80 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 76 - 68 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 63 - 64 MPH; early action. CH: 67 - 68 MPH; maintains same plain.