22.3
Hand Speed (max)
1/17/22
CLASS OF 2023
C
OF
Josh
Morris
Vandalia Butler (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Miami Valley Prospects
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Miami Valley Prospects
Rankings
2023 National
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Best Of Stats
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/17/22
12.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/17/22
-
Hard Hit %
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
11/19/22
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/19/22
302
Distance (max)
1/17/22
57
Sweet Spot %
11/19/22
7.46
60
10/02/21
3.03
30-yd
11/19/22
1.73
10-yd
11/19/22
31.7
Run speed (max)
11/19/22
74
INF Velo
1/20/20
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
1/17/22
1.95 - 2.04
Pop Time
7/08/20
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
7/08/20
74.8 - 77.7
Velo Range
7/08/20
1612
Spin Rate (avg)
7/08/20
Changeup
68 - 70
Velo Range
7/08/20
1277
Spin Rate (avg)
7/08/20
Curveball
66 - 69
Velo Range
7/08/20
1557
Spin Rate (avg)
7/08/20
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.48
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.36
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.46
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.03
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.5
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
110
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
156
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
136
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2022 Central Ohio Unsigned Senior Showcase (Charity Event)
Nov 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
109
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects 1.17.22
Jan 17, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
111
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 2, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
70.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2022 Central Ohio Unsigned Senior Showcase (Charity Event)
Nov 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.0
Hand Speed (max)
17.5
Hand Speed (avg)
62.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects 1.17.22
Jan 17, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 2, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
59.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1612
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
21.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1557
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1277
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.9
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 77.7
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,700
Spin Rate (max)
1,612
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.8
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 64.8
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,578
Spin Rate (max)
1,557
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 69.2
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,499
Spin Rate (max)
1,277
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.4
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.03
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.68
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.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.03
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.68
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2022 Central Ohio Unsigned Senior Showcase - Nov 21, 2022
- 2022 Central Ohio Unsigned Senior Showcase - Quick Hits - Nov 21, 2022
- 2022 Organizational Spotlight: Miami Valley Prospects - Feb 17, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects - Quick Hits - Jan 20, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects - Jan 18, 2022
- Results From 2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games - Oct 4, 2021
- 2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Oct 4, 2021
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Sneak Peek - Jul 17, 2020
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 16, 2020
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 11, 2020
- Results From 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Jul 9, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects - Complete Evaluations - Feb 6, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects - Advanced Hitting/Pitching Metrics - Jan 23, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects - Jan 21, 2020
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Josh Morris: C/OF, (2023) Vandalia Butler, OH. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 84 mph. (66.3 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was quick, showed an upward swing plane and high finish. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 74 mph; had soft hands, a clean transfer, and quick footwork. had consistent pop times of 2.00-2.07. Calm setup with some flexibility. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.48.
Josh Morris: C/RHP, (2023) Vandalia Butler, OH. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. During batting practice, Morris recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (59.81 mph bat speed average). (18.31 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a short controlled stride. Has developing efficient bat speed, uphill simple swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 74 mph; showed developing quick feet, sure hands, and a clean transfer. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.97-2.03. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Showed a quick arm action with a ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.46 in the 60-yard dash. (Max spin ; Avg ).
6-foot-2, 150-pound thinner, projectable body frame. From behind the plate he showed quickness to his footwork with athletic actions. Clean transfer to release and good arm action through a ¾ slot recording pop times between 1.95-2.04 and a velocity of 69 mph. On the mound he throws with regular effort to his delivery using a vertical leg lift, landing in a straight line at foot strike finishing with his momentum carrying toward home plate. Arm speed has quickness through a ¾ slot. Fastball has good arm-side run at times thrown between 74-77 mph and topped at 79 mph. Breaking ball has an 11/5 shape with mostly gradual sink at 66-69 mph. Changeup is a good offering throws it using fastball arm speed and has a tailing action with sink between 68-70 mph. Right-handed hitter has a tall stance, using a toe tap trigger for timing, initiating his lower half. Has a fluid load with his hands moving past his back shoulder. Showed the ability to hit the ball to both sides of the field during his round of BP while recording an exit velocity of 86 mph. Ran a 7.55 60-yard dash.
1/20/20 Position Player
Hit: Uses a toe turn timing trigger during slight back load to hands. Path is downhill with developing natural tools. Showed feel for barrel and ability to generate natural whip through the zone. Worked to both sides of the field in BP.
Power: Much more to come as he fills out athletic frame.
Offensive Projection:
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 82.1
Top Rapsodo BP Distance: 162
Field: Works out of a mid crouch behind the dish. Fluid actions with an easy tempo. Held his own block/receive wise. Also worked out at third base. Plays with simple actions and quiet feet. Ball skills are developing.
Throw: Tosses it out of a 3/4 slot with solid strength for class.
Defensive Projection: C.