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Russell River Johnston
Russell River Johnston

CLASS OF 2027

C
RHP

Russell River
Johnston

James Lawson (HS) • TN
6' 1" • 157LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Exposure TriStar 17U
2027 National

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Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
7/02/25
70
Bat Speed (max)
7/02/25
17.9
Rot. Acc (max)
7/02/25
-
Hard Hit %
Power
81.8
Exit Velocity (max)
7/02/25
73.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
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300
Distance (max)
7/02/25
17
Sweet Spot %
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Run
6.92
60-yd
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3.87
30-yd
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1.68
10-yd
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20.1
Run speed (max)
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Defense
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
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77
C Velo
7/02/25
1.94 - 2.03
Pop Time
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Pitching

Fastball

83
Velocity (max)
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81 - 83
Velo Range
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1932
Spin Rate (avg)
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Changeup

72.8 - 74.4
Velo Range
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1203
Spin Rate (avg)
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Curveball

71 - 74
Velo Range
7/02/25
1935
Spin Rate (avg)
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Slider

73 - 75
Velo Range
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2072
Spin Rate (avg)
7/02/25

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7/02/25
Russell River Johnston, Hillwood High (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 157-pounds. Thinner frame with composed movements that result in explosive action.
Delivery: Shows a smooth delivery with pace throughout, good action down the mound,
Arm Action: RH. Very efficient action with a 3/4 slot relase.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. FB plays firm with solid command within the strike zone. T2067, 1932 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. T2138, 1935 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. SL has tight 3/9 movement T2131, 2072 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. CH showed spotty command at times, with solid action when landed. T1347, 1203 average rpm.
ATH: 6.92 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
7/02/25
Russell River Johnston, Hillwood High (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 157-pounds. Thinner frame with composed movements that result in explosive action.
Hit: RHH. Even stance. Lower handset. Small leg lift into a long stride. Worked to the pull side. 67 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. OF-85 mph. 3/4 arm slot. smooth transfer and release.
Defense: 1.94-2.08 pop times. Confident glove with nice movement in the outfield. (c)Nice transfers with accrurate throws.
ATH: 6.92 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

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