Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

LHP
1B

Joe
Richardson

Eastern Illinois
Stevenson (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 180LBS
L/L • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: MVP Elite
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

88.1
Velocity (max)
2/26/22
85.8 - 87.3
Velo Range
2/26/22
2261
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22

Changeup

79 - 82
Velo Range
2/26/22
1729
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/22

Curveball

72.5 - 76.3
Velo Range
8/09/22
2224
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
Power
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
7/14/21
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/14/21
336
Distance (max)
7/14/21
70
Sweet Spot %
7/14/21
Hitting
23
Hand Speed (max)
7/14/21
77.8
Bat Speed (max)
10/25/20
22.2
Rot. Acc (max)
7/14/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.29
60
8/09/22
3.96
30-yd
8/09/22
1.7
10-yd
8/09/22
18.4
Run speed (max)
8/09/22
Defense
75
INF Velo
7/14/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.29
60 Yard Dash
7.52
Infield Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
12.4
60 Yard Dash
7.65
Infield Velocity
66.0
Power / Speed Score
8.4
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Position
7.52
60-yard
75
INF Velo
93
Exit Velo
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Position
7.65
60-yard
66
INF Velo
77
Exit Velo

Hitting

2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
84.8
Distance Max
336
Distance Avg
242
Launch Angle Avg
20.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
64.5
Exit Velocity Avg
55.4
Distance Max
181
Distance Avg
131
Launch Angle Avg
30.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
64.5
Exit Velocity (max)
55.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
131
Distance (avg)
181
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
21.5
Bat Speed Max
68.6
Bat Speed Avg
65.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
20.7
Bat Speed Max
77.8
Bat Speed Avg
70.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
77.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2188
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2192
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
78.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1633
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1928
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2075
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1638
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 84.9
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,248
Spin Rate (max)
2,159
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
78.7
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 76.3
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,273
Spin Rate (max)
2,177
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.4
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 77.4
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,885
Spin Rate (max)
1,729
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
88.1
Velocity (max)
85.8 - 87.3
Velo Range
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,298
Spin Rate (max)
2,261
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.2
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 75.8
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,292
Spin Rate (max)
2,224
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.4
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 81.5
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,645
Spin Rate (max)
1,557
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
80.0 - 81.3
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,025
Spin Rate (max)
1,928
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.0
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 70.8
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,100
Spin Rate (max)
2,075
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.3
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 74.0
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,708
Spin Rate (max)
1,638
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2022
2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
78.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.5
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Pitching
85
Max FB
82 - 85
FB
73 - 75
CB
75 - 77
CH
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Pitching
88
Max FB
86 - 87
FB
74 - 76
CB
79 - 82
CH
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Pitching
82
Max FB
80 - 81
FB
68 - 71
CB
73 - 74
CH

Game Performance

2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.70
30 Yard Dash
3.96
60 Yard Dash
7.29
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.70
30 Yard Dash
3.96
60 Yard Dash
7.29
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.70
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.29
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
8.2
Run Speed (avg)
1.75
RSi (max)
1.75
RSi (avg)
1,634
Jump Power (max)
27.4
Jump Height (max)
26.9
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2021
Edge Score
62.83
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Visual Skills
62.83
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (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)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 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)

Notes

Comments

5/12/23

Eastern Illinois commit. Stevenson went 3-1 on the week with Richardson being a major factor in their wins, going 9-for-14 (.643/1.140/1.790) with a home run, four doubles, seven RBIs, nine RBIs, two walks and one strikeout. In their 15-1 win over Zion-Benton, Richardson went 2-for-2 with a double and two runs scored. He went a perfect 4-for-4 with a double, two RBIs, three runs scored and three stolen bases in their 10-3 win over McHenry.

Season Stats:
39-for-89 (.438/.490/.619), HR, 13 2B, 25 RBI, 28 R, 8 BB

8/09/22

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic build with evenly proportioned strength.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg-lift into balance point, keeps momentum moving forward into stride, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Short, clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.4, 82-85 mph. Some tilt through the zone with life. T2248, 2163 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Tight 1/7 downer shape. T2273, 2192 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fades to the arm-side, some feel for the zone. T1885, 1729 average rpm.

4/11/22

Uncommitted. Athletic frame, lean, 6-foot-1, 175-pound left-handed hitting first basemen. Richardson batted leadoff and started at first base. Showed well at the plate, ready to hit; balanced stance, open feet, vertical bat to start, active hands, slow, controlled load. Strong, short swing, approach to the gaps. During his first at-bat, Richardson took an 87 mph first pitch fastball to right center for a double. In the second at-bat on a 1-0 count, lined an RBI single to right field to give his team a 2-1 lead at the time. Defensively at first base, he has the ability to pick the baseball and works with fluid footwork around the bag. Richardson came in to pitch as well; going two innings, giving up one earned run on two hits and striking out two. Working out of a short arm action, high ¾ slot. Clean, easy fastball sat 83-85 mph. Working off the fastball was a curveball with slurve-like action, sat 74-75 mph. Also featured a straight changeup sitting 78-80 mph.

2/26/22

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Loose, athletic delivery down the mound, slight drop and drive lower half that strides slightly across his body, front foot landing closed.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm out of the glove that moves into a high 3/4 slot, clean arm action.
FB: T88.1, 85.8-87.3 mph. Clean, sneaky jump out of the hand, Plays mostly straight.  T2297, 2261 average rpm.
CB: 73.4-75.8 mph. Short wrinkle,  tight 2/8 action, late bite at times.  T2291, 2223 average rpm.
CH: 78.8-81.5 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays with slight arm side run. T1645, 1556 average rpm.

7/14/21

Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Compact tall-and-fall delivery with some effort, high balance point, shoulders close off, lands squared, falls off.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays straight, flashes run at times. T2024, 1927 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Sharp breaking, 2/8 movement, around the zone command. T2099, 2074 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Plays straight, flashes sinking action at times. 

Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow stance, hands start low, arm bar load, long stride. Athletic hands, compact swing, consistently on the barrell, line drive type hitter.
Power: 92.92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.82 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, stays low to the baseball, sure handed.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

10/25/20

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: LHH. Wide balance setup, smooth load trigger, short stride. Short uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, soft hands, quick transfer, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60. 

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