Uncommitted Spotlight: 2023 JD Hay
March 31, 2022
This spring we will be highlighting players throughout the state with Uncommitted Spotlights. We will highlight one 2022, 2023, and 2024 player each week looking for a school to call home. The state of Florida is full of uncommitted players who have the talent to play at the next level. These players deserve as much exposure as they can get in order to help them find the right home.
Today, we will highlight 2023 JD Hay. Hay is a 6-foot-1, 190 pound SS/RHP from the Bolles School in Jacksonville, FL. Outside of high school, JD plays travel ball for Florida Prime Dodgers Scout Team. JD is a true two-way with above average tools on both sides. Fastball in the upper 80's with natural sinking action. Has loose hands in the box offensively and shows ability to drive the gaps. JD was a member of Team Florida at the 2022 PBR Future Games where he stood out as MVP of Game 2.
2023 SS/RHP JD Hay
JD Hay
Class of 2023 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 105 / POS: 18
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: St. Johns Country Day SchoolState: FL
- Summer Team: FL Dodgers Scout 2023
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Height: 6-2Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
88
Max FB
(06/17/21)
85 - 88
FB
(07/28/21)
73 - 76
CB
(07/28/21)
76 - 79
CH
(07/28/21)
Position
6.91
60-yard
(10/16/21)
89
INF Velo
(07/28/21)
86
OF Velo
(10/16/21)
92
Exit Velo
(10/16/21)
Power Speed Score
(10/16/21)
Trackman - Fastball
88.2
Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
85.2 - 87.3
Velo Range
(07/28/21)
83.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
1903
Spin Rate (max)
(07/28/21)
1775
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/28/21)
Spin Score (max)
(07/28/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.2
Velo Range
85.2 - 87.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.7
Spin Rate (max)
1903
Spin Rate (avg)
1775
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
76.3
Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
73.9 - 76.3
Velo Range
(07/28/21)
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
2093
Spin Rate (max)
(07/28/21)
1917
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/28/21)
Spin Score (max)
(07/28/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
76.3
Velo Range
73.9 - 76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.5
Spin Rate (max)
2093
Spin Rate (avg)
1917
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.9
Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
76.5 - 78.3
Velo Range
(07/28/21)
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
1541
Spin Rate (max)
(07/28/21)
1460
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/28/21)
Spin Score (max)
(07/28/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
78.9
Velo Range
76.5 - 78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.1
Spin Rate (max)
1541
Spin Rate (avg)
1460
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/16/21)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
272
Distance (avg)
(07/28/21)
348
Distance (max)
(10/16/21)
Hard Hit %
(07/28/21)
Sweet Spot %
(07/28/21)
Line Drive %
(07/28/21)
Fly Ball %
(07/28/21)
Ground Ball %
(10/16/21)
2021 Junior State Games
Oct 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
92
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.9
Distance (avg)
215
Distance (max)
348
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
84
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
316
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
84
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
316
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
(07/28/21)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
(10/16/21)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(10/16/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(10/16/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(10/16/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(10/16/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(10/16/21)
2021 Junior State Games
Oct 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
22.6
Bat Speed (max)
74
Bat Speed (avg)
70
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.8
Hand Speed (avg)
24.1
Bat Speed (max)
69
Bat Speed (avg)
67.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.8
Hand Speed (avg)
24.1
Bat Speed (max)
69
Bat Speed (avg)
67.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(10/16/21)
Rise+
(10/16/21)
Sink+
(10/16/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(10/16/21)
Sweep+
(10/16/21)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(10/16/21)
Sweep+
(10/16/21)
ProPlayAI
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(07/28/21)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(07/28/21)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(07/28/21)
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(07/28/21)
Stride Length (avg)
(07/28/21)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(07/28/21)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(07/28/21)
Arm Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(07/28/21)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(07/28/21)
Arm Path (avg)
(07/28/21)
Deception (avg)
(07/28/21)
Torque (avg)
(07/28/21)
Efficiency (avg)
(07/28/21)
Sequencing (avg)
(07/28/21)
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Videos
(10/16/21)
(7/28/21)
(7/28/21)
Player News
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2023 JD Hay - Mar 31, 2022
- Best of 2021: Infield Velo - Jan 6, 2022
- 2021 Junior State Games: North Region Analysis - Nov 2, 2021
- 2021 Junior State Games: Statistical Analysis - Oct 18, 2021
- 2021 Junior State Games: North Preview - Oct 14, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Team Florida Analysis - Sep 10, 2021
- Summer Standouts: North Region 2023s - Aug 24, 2021
- 2021 Future Games Spotlight: JD Hay - Aug 6, 2021
- 2021 Future Games Workout: Team Florida Stats - Jul 29, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Day 1 & 2 Standouts - Jul 29, 2021
- Florida Program Invitational: Day 3 Scout Blog - Jun 20, 2021
- 2021 Power25 Countdown: No. 9 Bolles - Jan 28, 2021
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| FL Rising Stars Spring Games | FL | 04/23 | Lake Bonny Park |
| FL Rising Stars Summer Games | FL | 05/07 | Clover Park Minor League Complex |
| Summer Kickoff - USF | FL | 05/26 | USF Baseball Stadium |
| Summer Kickoff - UCF | FL | 05/27 | John Euliano Park at UCF |
| 2022 Sunshine State Classic (Invite Only) | FL | 06/01 | Ed Smith Stadium |
| Team Florida ID Games - FIU | FL | 06/14 | FIU Baseball Stadium |
| FL Unsigned Senior Games | FL | 06/28 | John Euliano Park at UCF |
| Team Florida ID Games - UCF | FL | 07/03 | John Euliano Park at UCF |
| Team Florida ID Games - Northwest Florida | FL | 07/06 | Northwest Florida State College |
| Team Florida ID Games - Jacksonville | FL | 07/12 | John Sessions Stadium at Jacksonville U |
| PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/26 | LakePoint |
Scouting Report
6-foot-1, 190-pound long solid build. Solid & confident at the plate, Hay had an exit velocity of 92 mph. (70.00 mph bat speed average). (22.57 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic tall stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is quick efficient, displays a simple loose swing plane and high back foot finish. In the round he found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 86 mph; had a natural fluid exchange, sure consistent hands, and rhythmic in control footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a quick compact arm action with a high ¾ slot. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.91.
6-foot-1, 178-pound solid athletic build. Solid projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 91 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a short stride. Has explosive bat speed, short simple swing plane and level finish. He found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 89 mph; shows athletic feet, a clean natural exchange, and soft sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a quick loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.16. Solid on the mound, showed quick consistent arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance point is tall with even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 85-88 mph; showed control decent around the zone and hard running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 1903; Avg 1775). Threw a sharp changeup (77-78) with fading action and arm side around the zone control. Threw a tight slider (74-76) with slurvey action and in the zone command. (Max spin 2093; Avg 1917).