83
Velocity (max)
2/04/23
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
OF
Johnny
OBrien
Fremd (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 190LBS
L/L • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North 16U Black - Thome
6' 2" • 190LBS
L/L • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North 16U Black - Thome
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 82
Velo Range
2/04/23
1639
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Changeup
72 - 74
Velo Range
2/04/23
1770
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Curveball
66.9 - 68.2
Velo Range
2/04/23
2423
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
83
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/23
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/23
300
Distance (max)
2/04/23
64
Sweet Spot %
2/04/23
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/23
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/04/23
13.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/04/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.38
60
2/04/23
4
30-yd
2/04/23
1.74
10-yd
2/04/23
18.2
Run speed (max)
2/04/23
-
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
2/04/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.38
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
11.2
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.2
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.
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.9
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.
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
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).
1639
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.
20.4
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.6
Curveball
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).
2423
Curveball
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).
73.0
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).
1770
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).
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 81.7
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,773
Spin Rate (max)
1,639
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.3
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 68.2
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,521
Spin Rate (max)
2,423
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.1
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 74.0
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,866
Spin Rate (max)
1,770
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.38
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.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.38
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.
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.38
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
2.24
RSi (max)
2.24
RSi (avg)
1,373
Jump Power (max)
25.3
Jump Height (max)
25.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
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.
64.98
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LHP/OF Johnny O’Brien (Fremd, 2026) emerged as a high-follow, two-way freshman with upside to all parts of his game. The 6-foot, 165-pound, left/left prospect, who also plays quarterback on tis a fluid, easy mover with long, loose-levers and polish on the mound. O’Brien has an easy, fluid delivery, threw a high-volume of strikes and ran his fastball into the low-80s with -14.1 inches of horizontal movement. He separated himself with his secondary offerings, showing a well above-average curveball that has a chance to be a plus offering down the road. He landed the high-spinning (2422 average rpm) 67-68 curveball for strikes throughout with the ability to manipulate it and create more sweep for back-foot action to a right-handed hitter. His 72-74 mph changeup is also an above-average offering for his age and gives him a starter profile moving forward. On top of that, he impressed just as much as a position player, running a 7.38 60 while showing off all kinds of fluidity and rhythm in the left-handed batters box to pair with quality actions in the outfield and a strong arm (T83 mph). O’Brien is a name to know in the Illinois’ 2026 class.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. High waisted with long levers, upside frame.
Delivery: Lanky, stretch only, athletic repeatable delivery, moves well, drop/drive delivery, works on-line.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean, quick arm action, projectable arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Lively fastball with feel, late run action to arm side. T1773, 1639 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Highly-advanced pitch for his age. Thrown with conviction and feel, 1/7 plane, tight spin and depth. T2521, 2423 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Same arm action as fastball, late fade action, feel for pitch. T1866, 1770 average rpm.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, smooth load and long stride. Fluid, athletic swing, short path, stays on-plane and through the zone. Whole field approach. Highly projectable swing.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Long/loose arm into a high 3/4 slot, plays with some carry.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, steady hands, athletic mover.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.