26
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/21
CLASS OF 2022
SS
3B
Josh
DeGroot
Mesa CC
Union Grove (HS) • WI
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Team Georgia 17u national
Union Grove (HS) • WI
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Team Georgia 17u national
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/15/21
23.2
Rot. Acc (max)
3/07/21
-
Hard Hit %
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/07/21
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/15/21
342
Distance (max)
6/30/20
64
Sweet Spot %
6/15/21
6.57
60
6/15/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
91
INF Velo
6/15/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
6/30/20
74.7 - 81.2
Velo Range
6/30/20
1861
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/20
Curveball
69 - 70
Velo Range
7/14/21
2225
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/20
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.57
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
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.
14.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.99
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.38
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.53
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.0
Hitting
2021
2020
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).
84.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
158
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.1
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).
88.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
342
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.9
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.
Team Georgia Scout Day
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
342
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.
26.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.0
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.
Team Georgia Scout Day
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.0
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
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).
81.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
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).
1861
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.
23.9
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).
66.2
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).
2225
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).
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 81.2
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,117
Spin Rate (max)
1,861
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.8
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 66.8
Velo Range
61.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,303
Spin Rate (max)
2,225
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Best of 2021: Max Infield Velocity Leaders - Jan 19, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 6, 2022
- IL/WI All-State Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 17, 2020
- IL/WI All-State Games: Infielder Analysis - Sep 16, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis - Apr 8, 2020
- Underclass Games: Infielder Analysis - Sep 11, 2019
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Scout Blog - Jun 25, 2019
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis - Apr 24, 2019
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, narrow base, hands start close to body and load back in a controlled pace. Long stride to footstrike, even balance. Above-average hand speed and rotational acceleration, per Blast Motion. Barrel head can get long through the zone, flat path to contact, line drive approach.
Power: 93.35 max exit velocity, averaged 82.44 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 91 mph. OF - mph. Long arm swing, high 3/4 slot. Whippy arm acceleration.
Defense: Active feet, quick first step, defends with a fast tempo. Quick hand transfer, lengthens up at release.
Run: 6.73 runner in the 60. Quick to acceleration, light on feet.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Upright start from the left of the rubber; down tempo side rick to high knee, toe lift, short extension down mound, toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing to a high 3/4 release.
FB: T82, 76-80 mph. Generates large arm-side action, averaging 14 inches of horizontal movement.
CB: 66-67 mph. Above-average feel to spin; slurve-y shape.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, balanced stance, slight load action with longer stride length. Path is short and level, gap to gap approach, flat path through contact, ability to backspin the baseball, sneaky pop.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power potential with added strength.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Short loose arm action, plays athletically from multiple slots and on the move, played accurate and showed carry.
Defense: Soft hands with advanced actions, quick clean exchange and works through the baseball, likely to stick at shortstop.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Lean frame, projects some.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short stride, with smooth loading action, maintains strong balance through contact. Line drive contact, path has some length to contact, hits in rhythm and flat through contact.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, well above average arm strength, lacked accuracy.
Defense: Glove hand presents early and pushes through to release, feet continue to stay active through the baseball and gains ground to target.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60. Above average runner.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 137-pounds. Long, loose-levered frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm, smooth rhythm. Loose hands, long, level bat path, creates occasional whip and line-drive, middle-of-the-field approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, plays through the baseball, gets tall through release at times.
Run: 4.53 runner home to first.
5-foot-10, 137-pound right/right middle infield prospect with a lean, loose frame. Led Hitters White at The Rock with seven hits (7-for-12), including a pair of doubles, struck out just once. Balanced setup, simple and repeatable swings. Loose hands, level path, geared for opposite-field contact, barrel feel. A sound defender who plays well on the move with the actions to continue profiling as an up-the-middle defender.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 137-pounds. Lean and loose levers, thin/lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and tall stance, bat wrap load, short stride. Long and level bat path, barrel stays in the zone. Contact geared toward opposite field.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long, loose, and athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well laterally, plays in control and in rhythm. Showed solid body control.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Body: 5-foot-9, 130-pounds. Wiry build, loose actions.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. Loose easy runner, should improve with maturity.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, hands load back, short stride, average balance, Path has some length, opposite field contact, works off back side, rotational at times.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Above average body control, moves well to both sides and can play on the move, clean actions and exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short over the top slot.