84
Velocity (max)
7/12/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
OF
James
Hess
Charleston (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Illinois Braves
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Illinois Braves
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 84
Velo Range
7/12/22
2156
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/22
Changeup
75 - 76
Velo Range
7/12/22
1786
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/22
Slider
74 - 76
Velo Range
7/12/22
1967
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/22
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
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).
2156
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.
26.0
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
Changeup
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).
1786
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Slider
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).
1967
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Central Illinois Open
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 83.5
Velo Range
81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,203
Spin Rate (max)
2,156
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.9
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,035
Spin Rate (max)
1,967
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.9
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 75.9
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,842
Spin Rate (max)
1,786
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Game Performance
2024
2022
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
59.05
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Central Illinois Open
Jul 12, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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RHP James Hess (Charleston, 2023) was an intriguing 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-hander who displayed a quality three-pitch mix. His fastball played heavy through the zone with sinking action, sitting at 82-83 mph from a ¾ slot. His slider looked to have out-pitch potential, playing with sharp 10/4 shape with late bite, 74-75 mph. Hess’ final offering was a late sinking changeup at 75-76 mph, thrown with intent and for strikes.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery, medium leg-lift into balance point, glides down the mound while remaining in-line, front foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83.5, 82-84 mph. Heavy through the zone with sinking action. T2203, 2156 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape, late bite. T2035, 1967 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Late sinking action to the arm-side, thrown with intent and around the zone. T1842, 1786 average rpm.