27.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/07/21
CLASS OF 2023
C
1B
James
Zugai
Herkimer County CC
Quaker Valley (HS) • PA
5' 11" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Quaker Valley (HS) • PA
5' 11" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
87.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/22
18.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/07/21
-
Hard Hit %
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/03/23
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/22
354
Distance (max)
2/03/23
88
Sweet Spot %
2/12/22
7.63
60
2/12/22
-
30-yd
1.83
10-yd
2/03/23
16.1
Run speed (max)
9/28/23
74
INF Velo
10/10/21
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
2/12/22
2.12 - 2.15
Pop Time
2/12/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.22 - 2.29
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.12 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.85
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
11.9
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
290
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
204
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.0
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).
94.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
328
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.7
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).
93.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
340
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.8
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.
2023 Herkimer College Scout Day
Sep 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Rawlings Tigers Scout Day
Feb 3, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Morning Session)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
259
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Pittsburgh Hardball Academy Scout Day
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - Southwest (AM Session)
Feb 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
72.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
75.4
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.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
87.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.6
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.
27.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.7
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.
2023 Herkimer College Scout Day
Sep 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
75.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Rawlings Tigers Scout Day
Feb 3, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
74.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Morning Session)
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
87.5
Bat Speed (max)
74.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Pittsburgh Hardball Academy Scout Day
Oct 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - Southwest (AM Session)
Feb 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
27.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
81.9
Bat Speed (max)
72.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.64
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.
1.83
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.64
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Physical: 5-foot-10, 180 pounds; Sturdy, proportional build. 7.63 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet narrow; upright bat position. Drops hands on the way back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 94 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while staying in an elevated position. Hands are firm while staying low during transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.12-2.15 pop times. C - 72 MPH.
Physical: Compact, durable 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame. 7.87 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Balanced, even stance with some bend at the knees as the hands started deep, slightly outside the shoulder. Utilized a short lift and replace stride in order to initiate the barrel through a lightning quick, flat path and into the hitting zone. Impressive hand speed (27.10 max) turning into noticeable bat speed (73 mph average) generating thump to the pull-side gap during batting practice. Recorded a 92 mph bat-exit velocity per Trackman Baseball while really getting into the baseball on occasion, driving it to deep LF for a max batted ball distance of 324 feet. Mostly loft at the moment (36% fly ball rate) with ability to match pitch plane regardless of location.
Defensively: The primary backstop featured moderate depth in the crouch with developing hip mobility, set a good target with adequate receiving abilities; pop times ranged from 2.18-2.28 with great initial straight line footwork out of the crouch. The transfers work with the timing mechanism at foot strike allowing for quick release out of a short, high ¾ slot (68 mph from the crouch). Solid feel for blocking skills letting the glove hand lead first to the spot.