A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.95
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.95
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.09
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.
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.
James Whalen, Toms River East (NJ), 2026 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.
9/20/23
James Whalen, Toms River East (NJ), 2026 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.
3/08/23
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.
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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.