Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

RHP
3B

James
Whalen

Toms River East (HS) • NJ
6' 0" • 191LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Prd Ghost
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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

84.6
Velocity (max)
3/10/24
83.1 - 84.6
Velo Range
3/10/24
2063
Spin Rate (avg)
9/20/23

Changeup

70 - 71
Velo Range
9/20/23
1352
Spin Rate (avg)
9/20/23

Curveball

60 - 65.4
Velo Range
3/10/24
2160
Spin Rate (avg)
9/20/23
Power
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
Hitting
21
Hand Speed (max)
9/20/23
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/10/24
12.5
Rot. Acc (max)
9/20/23
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.09
60
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
Defense
86
INF Velo
3/10/24
80
OF Velo
3/08/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
Infield Velocity
86.0
Infield Velocity
79.0
Outfield Velocity
80.0

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
91.8
Exit Velocity Avg
86.9
Distance Max
341
Distance Avg
248
Launch Angle Avg
22.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
92.1
Exit Velocity Avg
79.8
Distance Max
324
Distance Avg
157
Launch Angle Avg
13.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (2026-2027s)
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
248
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 NJ Fall ID North
Sep 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: NY Last Chance
Mar 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
19.8
Bat Speed Max
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
72.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
19.4
Bat Speed Max
75.0
Bat Speed Avg
69.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (2026-2027s)
Mar 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
72.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 NJ Fall ID North
Sep 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
75.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: NY Last Chance
Mar 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2049
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2004
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1032
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2013
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2120
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1306
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
2024 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (2026-2027s)
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.6
Velocity (max)
83.1 - 84.6
Velo Range
84.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,112
Spin Rate (max)
2,049
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.1
Velocity (max)
60.0 - 65.4
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,216
Spin Rate (max)
2,004
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.9
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 68.9
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,077
Spin Rate (max)
1,032
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 NJ Fall ID North
Sep 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.0
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 78.0
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,119
Spin Rate (max)
2,063
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.2
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 65.0
Velo Range
61.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,276
Spin Rate (max)
2,160
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.1
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 70.9
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,426
Spin Rate (max)
1,352
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Preseason ID: NY Last Chance
Mar 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 78.2
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,059
Spin Rate (max)
1,964
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.3
Velocity (max)
62.7 - 64.2
Velo Range
60.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,126
Spin Rate (max)
2,053
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.2
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 68.2
Velo Range
1,249
Spin Rate (max)
1,215
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
2023 NJ Fall ID North
Sep 20, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.5
2023 NJ Fall ID North
Sep 20, 2023
Pitching
78
Max FB
76 - 78
FB
63 - 65
CB
70 - 71
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.71
30 Yard Dash
3.95
60 Yard Dash
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.71
30 Yard Dash
3.95
60 Yard Dash
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
2024 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (2026-2027s)
Mar 10, 2024
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.08
30-yd
7.31
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
2023 NJ Fall ID North
Sep 20, 2023
Swift
1.71
10-yd
3.95
30-yd
7.09
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
2023 Preseason ID: NY Last Chance
Mar 8, 2023
Swift
1.83
10-yd
11.2
Run speed (max)
0.95
RSi (max)
0.95
RSi (avg)
1,613
Jump Power (max)
27.6
Jump Height (max)
27.0
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
Edge Score
69.25

Pitch Ai

Notes

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Comments

9/20/23
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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