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CLASS OF 2025

RHP
OF

John
Donahue

Montgomery (HS) • NJ
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: DJacks 16u Super

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Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
6/14/23
84 - 86
Velo Range
10/08/23
1958
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23

Changeup

78 - 80
Velo Range
2/20/23
1577
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23

Curveball

69.6 - 73.4
Velo Range
2/20/23
2302
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23

Slider

65.8 - 68.9
Velo Range
7/02/22
2048
Spin Rate (avg)
7/02/22
Power
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/23
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/12/23
344
Distance (max)
2/20/23
70
Sweet Spot %
3/06/22
Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/22
80.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/23
16.4
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/22
70
Hard Hit %
3/12/23
Run
7.22
60
2/20/23
4.01
30-yd
2/20/23
1.75
10-yd
2/20/23
19.1
Run speed (max)
2/20/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
2/20/23
78
C Velo
2/20/22
2.00 - 2.07
Pop Time
3/06/22

Positional Tools

2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.22
Outfield Velocity
88.0
Power / Speed Score
12.9
60 Yard Dash
7.30
Pop Time
2.00 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
12.4
Scout Day: Diamond Jacks 2.20.23
Feb 20, 2023
Position
7.22
60-yard
88
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 NJ Underclass Top Prospect Games Games (2025 Grads) SOLD OUT
Jul 2, 2022
Position
7.53
60-yard
2.06 - 2.13
Pop Time
77
C Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Position
7.57
60-yard
2.00 - 2.07
Pop Time
77
C Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: Diamond Jacks 2.20.22
Feb 20, 2022
Position
7.30
60-yard
2.03 - 2.08
Pop Time
78
C Velo
90
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
93.2
Exit Velocity Avg
85.8
Distance Max
344
Distance Avg
239
Launch Angle Avg
28.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
90.6
Exit Velocity Avg
82.9
Distance Max
344
Distance Avg
233
Launch Angle Avg
27.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (Invite-Only) - *Date Recently Changed*
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Diamond Jacks 2.20.23
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
267
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 NJ Underclass Top Prospect Games Games (2025 Grads) SOLD OUT
Jul 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
258
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Diamond Jacks 2.20.22
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.9
Bat Speed Max
80.1
Bat Speed Avg
74.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
25.4
Hand Speed Avg
20.9
Bat Speed Max
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
66.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2023 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (Invite-Only) - *Date Recently Changed*
Mar 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
77.0
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Diamond Jacks 2.20.23
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
80.1
Bat Speed (max)
75.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 NJ Underclass Top Prospect Games Games (2025 Grads) SOLD OUT
Jul 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Diamond Jacks 2.20.22
Feb 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1877
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2145
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1565
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1803
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2186
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1450
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
67.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2048
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2023 NJ Fall Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.2
Velocity (max)
84.0 - 86.0
Velo Range
84.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,971
Spin Rate (max)
1,859
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
73.5
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 70.8
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,202
Spin Rate (max)
2,058
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
77.0
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 76.4
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,702
Spin Rate (max)
1,569
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 Preseason All State: Underclass (Invite-Only) - *Date Recently Changed*
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.5
Velocity (max)
84.9 - 85.5
Velo Range
83.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,065
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
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
71.5
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 71.5
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,378
Spin Rate (max)
2,302
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
79.9
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 79.8
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,594
Spin Rate (max)
1,542
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Diamond Jacks 2.20.23
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.0
Velocity (max)
83.1 - 84.7
Velo Range
83.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,935
Spin Rate (max)
1,831
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
73.8
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 73.4
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,201
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
80.2
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 80.0
Velo Range
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,708
Spin Rate (max)
1,577
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 NJ Underclass Top Prospect Games Games (2025 Grads) SOLD OUT
Jul 2, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 83.2
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,002
Spin Rate (max)
1,768
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.6
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 68.9
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,268
Spin Rate (max)
2,048
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.6
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 83.2
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,014
Spin Rate (max)
1,860
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 68.7
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,257
Spin Rate (max)
2,186
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.0
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 76.0
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,576
Spin Rate (max)
1,450
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
2023 NJ Fall Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 8, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
2023 NJ Preseason All State: Underclass (Invite-Only) - *Date Recently Changed*
Mar 12, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.9
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.8
2023 NJ Fall Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 8, 2023
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 86
FB
66 - 71
CB
74 - 76
CH
2023 Garden State Underclass Games
Jun 14, 2023
Pitching
87
Max FB
85 - 86
FB
70 - 71
CB
Scout Day: Diamond Jacks 2.20.23
Feb 20, 2023
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
70 - 73
CB
78 - 80
CH

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
4.01
Scout Day: Diamond Jacks 2.20.23
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
7.22
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
76.02

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

10/08/23
John Donahue, Montgomery (NJ), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Strong and physical.
Delivery: Strong backside engagement, rides the slope. Tempo down the mound, works w/ pace. Gets over his brace leg.
Arm Action: RH. Loose and clean AA, high 3/4.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Life in the zone, for strikes. T1971, 1859 average rpm.
CB: 66-71 mph. Bigger up/down action. T2202, 2058 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Straight fade. T1702, 1569 average rpm.
10/08/23
John Donahue, Montgomery (NJ), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Strong and physical.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
3/12/23

John Donahue, Montgomery (NJ), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Strong, premium build.
Delivery: Quick, up-tempo delivery with repeatable actions. Even shoulder tilt, strong brace leg.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and easy action, high 3/4.
FB: T85, 85-85 mph. Firm, located to all quadrants. T2065, 1958 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Tight spinner with significant depth. T2378, 2302 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Late run/sink, S/M ability T1594, 1542 average rpm.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60.

3/12/23

John Donahue, Montgomery (NJ), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Strong, premium build.
Hit: RHH. Even and crouched stance. Hands stay low, move back in his load. Gets into a wider and more athletic position after his stride. Strong actions in the zone, easy gap-to-gap. 73.6 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 306' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-86 mph. Long/loose.
Defense: Aggressive to the ball while maintaining control.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60.

7/02/22

Donahue stands at 6-foot, 170-pounds. Real physical/athletic build. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.53 seconds, top exit velo recorded at 91 MPH. Strong presence at the plate, balanced stance. Average leg kick helps shift his weight. Advanced feel for the barrel, strong contact to all fields with some gap-to-gap glimpses. No wasted movements in the swing. Behind the plate, recorded pop times ranging from 2.00-2.07 seconds with a top velo of 78 MPH on throws to bases. On the bump, Donahue showed intent down the mound with feel for two pitches. Bigger, more aggressive leg kick. Shoulders stay even. Long, clean arm action. FB was in the zone anywhere from 79-84 MPH. SL with sweep and a tendency to back up on him at 67-71 MPH. 

3/06/22

Real lean and athletic frame at 6-foot, 165-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.57 seconds, top exit velocity recorded at 88 MPH. Wide and athletic setup at the plate, some bend to the knees. Compact stroke, no wasted movements. Minimal stride. Hands have a slight movements directly backwards in his load. Peppered line drives to all fields throughout his round. Behind the plate, recorded pop times ranging from 2.00-2.07 seconds with a top velo of 77 MPH on throws to bases. Hops to the feet quick, makes his transfer by his chest. Short, compact AA. On the mound, Donahue worked with consistent rhythm and tempo. Slight uphill shoulder tilt while maintaining his stride direction at foot strike. Longer and looser arm action. Compact actions, rides his backside down the slope. FB with some run at 82-84 MPH. Breaker showed bigger 11/5 shape at 67-70 MPH. Straight CH at 75-76 MPH. 

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