@john_arnold2026 
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/16/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
John
Arnold
Sussex Hamilton (HS) • WI
6' 1" • 165LBSR/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Prospect Training Academy
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
70
Bat Speed (max)
3/16/24
15.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/16/24
50
Hard Hit %
7/31/25
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
7/31/25
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/31/25
331
Distance (max)
7/31/25
63
Sweet Spot %
3/16/24
7.20
60-yd
7/31/25
4.03
30-yd
7/31/25
1.74
10-yd
7/31/25
19.4
Run speed (max)
7/31/25
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
7/31/25
1.99 - 2.12
Pop Time
3/16/24
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
7/06/23
76 - 77
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
70 - 73
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
65 - 69
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic, long-levered build.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, heavy leg kick, bat coil on stride. Handsy, flat path, feel for the barrel, pull-side approach. 66.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.07-2.13 pop times. Active feet, works in-line towards second, quick out of the crouch.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 80.2 Edge Score
Stands tall in the box with a heavy leg kick, bat coil during the stride. Shows feel for the barrel in the swing, pull side approach. Short, over the top arm action from behind the plate. Arnold is an athletic receiver, where he’s most comfortable defensively, but he was also impressive out in right field this spring for his high school. Additionally, he was one of the Chargers’ top hitters on a squad that made it all the way to the state tourney.
Arnold showcased a quality RHH/C profile throughout the weekend. An athletic right-handed bat with a developing feel for the barrel. An active, gritty defender behind the plate, Arnold consistently acted as an asset for his PTA defense. Wiry 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame. Uncommitted.
John Arnold, Sussex Hamilton (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 158-pounds. Long levers, upside frame, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, easy move back, controlled stride, balanced finish. Downhill and direct, centered move, efficient, barrel feel and contact through the ball to all fields. 66.4 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 1.99-2.12 pop times. Quick transfer, clean transfer, short and quick right foot, athletic covering bunts.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 27.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, strong back elbow. Stays grounded, rocks back, gets to strong hitting position, back spins line drives to pull-side gap.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - mph. OF - mph. Compact, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.16 pop times. Soft hands, quick first step, clean transfer, works in-line, accurate throws, soft blocker.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.