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James Waterman
James Waterman
James Waterman
James Waterman

CLASS OF 2026

3B
RHP

James
Waterman

Copley (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 175LBS
L/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: IVL
2026 National

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Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/09/25
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/09/25
13.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/09/25
-
Hard Hit %
Power
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/25
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/25
306
Distance (max)
2/12/25
75
Sweet Spot %
2/08/23
Run
6.96
60-yd
6/09/25
3.93
30-yd
2/12/25
1.67
10-yd
6/09/25
16.3
Run speed (max)
2/07/24
Defense
80
INF Velo
6/09/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

78
Velocity (max)
7/10/25
76 - 78
Velo Range
7/10/25
1975
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/23

Changeup

71 - 73
Velo Range
2/12/25
1715
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/25

Curveball

68 - 69
Velo Range
6/19/25
2067
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/23

Slider

67.2 - 68.4
Velo Range
2/12/25
2081
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/25

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6/09/25
James Waterman, Copley (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 223' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.
ATH: 6.96 runner in the 60. 1.67 in the 10 yard split.
2/12/25
James Waterman, Copley (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. T1893, 1827 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. T2136, 2081 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. T1772, 1715 average rpm.
ATH: 1.71 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
2/12/25
James Waterman, Copley (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 306' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.
ATH: 1.71 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
2/07/24

James Waterman: 1B/RHP, (2026) Copley, OH. 6-foot-2, 160-pound. (62.3 mph bat speed average). (18.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 64 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1930; Avg 1772). His 11/5 curveball has gradual action. (Max spin 1947; Avg 1926). 


2/08/23

James Waterman: 1B/RHP, (2026) Copley High School, OH. 6-foot-1, 150-pound projectable frame. (54.6 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall pre-loaded stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Had a simple swing plane, efficient bat speed and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Smooth capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 66 mph; had athletic footwork, a clean exchange, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action and uninterrupted slot with decent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a moderate arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish.  (Max spin 2029; Avg 1975). 


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