CLASS OF 2023
RHP
OF
John
Bacolo
East Stroudsburg University
Nazareth (HS) • PA
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Powerballers 16u Travel
Nazareth (HS) • PA
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Powerballers 16u Travel
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats

Fastball
87
Velocity (max)
6/15/21
85 - 86
Velo Range
6/15/21
2180
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/21
Changeup
77 - 79
Velo Range
2/27/21
2027
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/22
Curveball
72.5 - 76.3
Velo Range
2/27/22
2261
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/21
Slider
65.7 - 69.8
Velo Range
6/15/21
2210
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21

90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/21
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/15/21
308
Distance (max)
7/28/21
82
Sweet Spot %
6/15/21

22.1
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/21
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/27/21
17.2
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/21
18
Hard Hit %
6/15/21

7.13
60-yd
6/15/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)

-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
6/15/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.13
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
12.7
Hitting

2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.4
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.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
128
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MI/OH/PA/Canada Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
128
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 PA State Games / 2023-2024 Grads
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - East (11AM Session)
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting

2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
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.
MI/OH/PA/Canada Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 PA State Games / 2023-2024 Grads
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - East (11AM Session)
Feb 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching

2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
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).
2120
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.
25.6
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).
74.4
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).
2221
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).
76.0
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).
2027
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
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).
2148
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.
25.9
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).
68.9
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).
2261
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).
74.1
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).
1645
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.8
Slider
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).
2210
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2022 Preseason All-State - East
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
82.2 - 83.6
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,201
Spin Rate (max)
2,120
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.3
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 76.3
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,225
Spin Rate (max)
2,221
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.8
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 77.8
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,228
Spin Rate (max)
2,027
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 84.9
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,134
Spin Rate (max)
1,857
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
72.6
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 70.9
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,267
Spin Rate (max)
2,166
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
71.4
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 71.4
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,263
Spin Rate (max)
2,207
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.3
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 78.2
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,580
Spin Rate (max)
1,468
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 PA State Games / 2023-2024 Grads
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.6
Velocity (max)
80.7 - 84.7
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,367
Spin Rate (max)
2,143
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.7
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 69.8
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,302
Spin Rate (max)
2,210
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
60.3
Velocity (max)
57.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,669
Spin Rate (max)
1,669
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Preseason All-State - East (11AM Session)
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.6
Velocity (max)
83.2 - 84.6
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,269
Spin Rate (max)
2,180
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
71.2
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,328
Spin Rate (max)
2,261
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.7
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 78.5
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,744
Spin Rate (max)
1,639
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance


Vizual Edge

2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
69.67
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Physical: Highly athletic 6-foot-2, 175lb frame with projection left. Future Games alum.
Pitching: RHP - Begins off of the far left corner of the rubber; short side rocker and gains momentum throughout the delivery. Loose, full arm-action that times up footstrike, and phases well from the “ground up” when working down the slope. The FB landed at 82-84 mph on this date with ride/run characteristics. Mixed a shorter, hard-thrown 74-76 mph CB at 2215 rpms with 11/5 shape and dropped in a developing 76-78 mph CH at times.
Physical: Lengthy, projectable 6-foot-2, 175lb frame with two-way feel. 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Started from a wider, balanced stance as the hands operated at the shoulder. Utilized a gather load to the backside, lifting the leg up/down while initiating through a flat, direct path into the hitting zone. Connected well early on his approach to the ball, sequencing from the ground up with the ability to lift when pitched up in the zone. Notched a T91 mph bat-exit velocity and handled pitches out over the plate using leverage at impact. Athleticism stands out with adjustability found in the lower half, matching pitch-plane to multiple quadrants.
Defensively: The outfielder demonstrated smooth, but under control actions, driving the chest over the toes with some pace towards the target. Fielded cleanly off his left, funneled inward, and released accurately with plus arm talent from a longer H ¾ slot (full arm circle; 88 mph arm).
Pitching: RHP - The righty started off the left side of the rubber with tempo in the delivery; stayed in rhythm through the leg lift, working down the slope with athleticism into footstrike at a H ¾ power slot. Blocked off the front-side properly, generating some jump on an 83-86 mph FB to the plate. Mixed in a 68-70 mph CB with good two-plane tilt (11/5 shape) and ability to command to the bottom of the zone. Added a slight-fading 74-77 mph CH that ran to the arm-side.
Physical: Athletic, projectable 6-foot-2, 175lb frame with natural feel for his body in space. 7.13 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Balanced, stretched, slightly bent into the backside setup with the hands at the shoulder to start; utilized a toe tap stride with a lengthy, leveraged barrel operating through a flat path into the hitting zone. Handled pitches in any quadrant, tucking the hands in on the inner half, but showed his best results on a line to the LCF gap when pitched over the plate. Worked up to a T91 mph bat-exit velocity with room for more adding an impressive 55% line drive rate per Trackman during his batting practice round. A 22 mph hand speed alludes to twitch at the plate and ability to handle upper level velocities moving forward.
Defensively: The primary outfielder showcased easy rightfielder considerations staying behind the baseball with natural feel for his body in space; fielded smoothly off the inside of the left foot, gathering and releasing off a stacked up backside and whippy high ¾ slot (88 mph arm, immediate carry).
Pitching: RHP - Started off the far left side of the rubber with continued pace throughout the delivery, medium/narrow leg lift and fluid move down the slope with ability to get on top of a high ¾ release consistently. FB ranged from 84-87 mph with high intent creating some run and carry up above the belt on occasion. Mixed a hard-biting 69-71 mph SL for strikeouts, missing barrels off the outside corner to RHH. A 78-80 mph CH faded to the arm-side and will create issues for hitters as it holds the zone at a higher rate. Tough to barrel up in his PA State Games outing, pounding the zone early and often.
Physical: 6’2 175 RHP/ OF uses his body and size to his advantage. Shows upright approach creating leverage on both sides of the ball. 7.3 runner in the 60-yard dash
Offensively: Short compact swing staying tall in his legs and driving off the backside. Produced an 84 mph exit velocity with a quiet barrel and short stride into the pitch.
Defensively: Simple movements when approaching the ball and max intent on the throw to the plate. Showed arm strength and
Pitching: Working from both the windup and the stretch, displays a short quick arm working down the mound with intent. FB was consistent at 83-85. (2269 spin) CV at 68-71 (2328 spin) and a power CH at 77-79. Shows major upside and potential for even more growth with velocity