21.7
Hand Speed (max)
1/16/22
CLASS OF 2023
SS
2B
RJ
Hamilton
Vanderbilt
Hoover (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: East Coast Sox
Hoover (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: East Coast Sox
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
80.1
Bat Speed (max)
1/16/22
26.2
Rot. Acc (max)
1/16/22
-
Hard Hit %
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/16/22
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
6.69
60
6/04/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
6/04/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
2020
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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).
3.95
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.69
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
13.7
Hitting
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
331
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.5
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).
91.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
168
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.4
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.
North Alabama Preseason All-State
Jan 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
288
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Future Games Showcase (MS, LA, TX, AL)
Aug 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.6
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.
North Alabama Preseason All-State
Jan 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
80.1
Bat Speed (max)
72.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Future Games Showcase (MS, LA, TX, AL)
Aug 1, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
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.
76.16
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 Most Viewed Profiles: No. 25 RJ Hamilton - Dec 7, 2022
- Updated 2023 Alabama Player Rankings - Sep 5, 2022
- Alabama Scout Blog: Week 5 Games - Mar 27, 2022
- North Alabama Preseason All-State: Position Player Reports - Jan 27, 2022
- North Alabama Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Jan 17, 2022
- Most Viewed Profiles of 2021: No. 18 RJ Hamilton - Dec 14, 2021
- Updated & Expanded 2023 Alabama Rankings - Sep 1, 2021
- Alabama Scout Blog: Week 10 Games - Apr 23, 2021
- Alabama Daily Roundup: April 13th - Apr 14, 2021
- Updated & Expanded 2023 Alabama Rankings - Apr 14, 2021
- Alabama Daily Roundup: February 23rd - Feb 24, 2021
- Alabama Scout Blog: Week 1 Games - Feb 21, 2021
- Alabama Daily Roundup: February 20th - Feb 21, 2021
- Updated & Expanded 2021-2024 Player Rankings - Feb 10, 2021
- Top Profiles of 2020: No. 11 RJ Hamilton - Dec 23, 2020
- Updated & Expanded 2023 Alabama Rankings - Sep 24, 2020
- Top 20: Future Games 2023s (Position Players) - Aug 25, 2020
- PBR Future Games: Games 1 and 2 Recap - Aug 2, 2020
- PBR Future Games: Team Alabama - Jul 25, 2020
- East Coast Sox Scout Day: Session 3 Notes - Jun 8, 2020
- East Coast Sox Scout Day Preview: Middle Infielders - Jun 1, 2020
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Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic ability and make-up make him a premier prospect.
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Compact athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Powerful lower half with short stride. Short path to the ball with a quick bat, maintains balance after contact.
Power: 92.9 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 331’ max distance. The power off the bat has really improved recently.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 release, throws have some carry.
Defense: Soft hands, quick feet, clean exchange, athletic actions. High end defender.
Run: 3.95 runner H-1B. Highly athletic runner.
MIF RJ Hamilton (2023, Vanderbilt) is regarded as one of the top sophomores in Alabama, and he showed well in a big area game driving home the lone run for Hoover. Facing a formidable arm, the former Future Gamer showed the ability to slow the game down in a hostile environment and deliver quality at-bat after another. Hitting in the leadoff spot, Hamilton reached base in the 1st on a walk, then barreled up two balls to center field in his next two at-bats with one being a RBI sacrifice fly out. Plays with plenty of bounce at 5-10, 165-pounds with a quick first step out of the box thanks to 6.69 speed at previous events. Balanced set up with a slightly uphill path and keeps the barrel in the zone for a while. Excellent makeup as well.
'23 SS/UTL RJ Hamilton (Vanderbilt) almost won the MVP at this past summer’s PBR Future Games, and he continues to perform at a high-level in all facets of the game. Hitting from the top of the lineup for Hoover, Hamilton was a spark plug and a catalyst for the Bucs this game and should be for the whole season. After being hit-by-pitch in his first at-bat, the Vanderbilt recruit got a rally started in the 5th that led to a big inning for the offense. He worked the count with two strikes, and pulled the hands in on the inner-half of the plate and muscled it to left field for a single. He quickly moved around the bases on the next few pitches via wild pitch, and scored to tie the game on a base hit. Hamilton, who is also a WR for powerhouse Hoover HS in the fall, continues to trend upward on the diamond.