23.7
Hand Speed (max)
1/08/23
CLASS OF 2024
OF
SS
Justin
Heffler
St. Augustine (HS) • CA
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: CBA Marucci
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: CBA Marucci
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
77.4
Bat Speed (max)
1/08/23
20.8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/27/22
-
Hard Hit %
97.6
Exit Velocity (max)
1/08/23
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/27/22
361
Distance (max)
1/08/23
60
Sweet Spot %
7/13/21
7.14
60
1/08/23
4.07
30-yd
1/08/23
1.72
10-yd
1/08/23
17.4
Run speed (max)
1/08/23
84
INF Velo
1/08/23
85
OF Velo
7/27/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.14
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.36
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
13.2
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
361
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.
27.4
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
348
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.2
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).
96.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
327
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
217
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.0
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.
SoCal Preseason All-State Upperclass
Jan 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
97.6
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
288
Distance (avg)
361
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars Games ID
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.8
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.
SoCal Preseason All-State Upperclass
Jan 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
77.4
Bat Speed (max)
74.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Rising Stars Games ID
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.07
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.07
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.95
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.11
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
SoCal Preseason All-State Upperclass
Jan 8, 2023
Swift
1.72
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
2.41
RSi (max)
2.41
RSi (avg)
1,701
Jump Power (max)
30.7
Jump Height (max)
30.7
Jump Height (avg)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
1.77
10-yd
3.95
30-yd
7.11
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
8.4
Run Speed (avg)
2.49
RSi (max)
2.49
RSi (avg)
1,657
Jump Power (max)
29.8
Jump Height (max)
29.5
Jump Height (avg)
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.
73.3
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- San Diego & Bay Area Scout Notebook: 4/8 - 4/13 - Apr 15, 2024
- 2023 Team Preview: St. Augustine Saints - Feb 17, 2023
- SoCal Preseason All-State Upperclass: Blast Motion Leaderboard - Jan 25, 2023
- SoCal Preseason All-State Upperclass: Speed/Fielding Stats - Jan 12, 2023
- SoCal Preseason All-State Upperclass: Swift Technology Leaderboard - Jan 10, 2023
- Uncommitted Spotlight: Justin Heffler - Dec 26, 2022
- Spring Tourney Notebook - May 2, 2022
- San Diego Swing: 24 for 2024 - Dec 30, 2021
- Rising Stars Games ID Scouting Reports: Outfielders - Jul 23, 2021
- Class of 2024 Rankings - Jun 4, 2021
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11/180lbs. Athletic build that has added strength since last viewing. Average runner with above avg. jump testing metrics 10yd - 1.72, 30yd - 4.07, 60yd - 7.11, VERT - 30.7, RSI - 3.27
Hit: Hitterish tendencies. Lower hanging hands with some preset torso tilt. Steps back with backfoot with a smaller leg lift trigger. Uphill bat path. Turns a heavy barrel through. More FBs than LDs/GBs during BP round. Advanced bat/hand speed (74/22 mph avg.). Pounded the LC gap throughout round.
Power: 98.00 max exit velocity. Flashed some pullside power throughout his round leaving the yard once and pounded several to the wall.
Arm: RH. OF - 84.00 mph. Shorter AA. 3/6 accurate throws. Avg. quickness to release. Consistent release.
Defense: Fundamental actions. Light feet. Body gets into fielding good posture working low to the ground and hands working out front. Small regather to get off throws.
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Long, lean, athletic frame. Room to pack on strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide and just slightly open stance. Balanced base with his hands held right around his back shoulder. Real relaxed, limited movements. Quick and medium size leg kick, as he transfers his weight onto his backwide well. Has a quick hitch in his hands as he loads and then fires his quick hands. With a max exit velocity of 97 mph, it shows the potential of developing into a big power threat
Power: 97.00 max exit velocity
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. OF - 81.00 mph. Short over the top arm action. Arm can stick on the left side of the infield. Showed accuracy from other arm angles. OF- Arm action gets a bit longer from the outfield.
Defense: IF- Good lateral movement. Quiet, fluid footwork. Funnels ball to hand well and gets rid of it quickly. OF- Stays low to the ground and gains good power from his legs when working through groundballs and throws.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.