Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

3B
OF

Justin
Garcia Hernandez

St. Patrick (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 243.4LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: East Coast Sox

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
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TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
28.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/24
85.4
Bat Speed (max)
8/27/23
23.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/04/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
103.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/24/24
92.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/27/23
379
Distance (max)
8/27/23
64
Sweet Spot %
8/27/23
Run
7.44
60
6/13/23
4.11
30-yd
6/13/23
1.74
10-yd
8/27/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
6/13/23
Defense
87
INF Velo
2/24/24
92
OF Velo
2/24/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

82.4
Velocity (max)
6/13/23
78 - 82
Velo Range
6/13/23
1921
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/23

Curveball

64.6 - 67.3
Velo Range
2/04/23
1684
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Slider

64.6 - 69.4
Velo Range
2/04/23
1775
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.45
Infield Velocity
87.0
Outfield Velocity
92.0
Power / Speed Score
13.9
60 Yard Dash
7.44
Infield Velocity
81.0
Outfield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
13.8
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Position
7.45
60-yard
87
INF Velo
92
OF Velo
103
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Chicagoland Open
Aug 27, 2023
Position
7.51
60-yard
103
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Chicagoland Open
Jun 13, 2023
Position
7.44
60-yard
79
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
101
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Position
81
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
97
Exit Velo

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
103.3
Exit Velocity Avg
90.7
Distance Max
340
Distance Avg
165
Launch Angle Avg
13.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
103.0
Exit Velocity Avg
86.3
Distance Max
379
Distance Avg
244
Launch Angle Avg
28.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
103.3
Exit Velocity (max)
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicagoland Open
Aug 27, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
103.0
Exit Velocity (max)
92.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
271
Distance (avg)
379
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicagoland Open
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
251
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
28.7
Hand Speed Avg
26.6
Bat Speed Max
83.3
Bat Speed Avg
80.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
27.3
Hand Speed Avg
25.1
Bat Speed Max
85.4
Bat Speed Avg
76.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
28.7
Hand Speed (max)
26.6
Hand Speed (avg)
83.3
Bat Speed (max)
80.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicagoland Open
Aug 27, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
85.4
Bat Speed (max)
78.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicagoland Open
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
26.5
Hand Speed (max)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
78.1
Bat Speed (max)
74.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
27.3
Hand Speed (max)
26.2
Hand Speed (avg)
80.0
Bat Speed (max)
76.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1863
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1668
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1710
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Chicagoland Open
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 81.9
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,987
Spin Rate (max)
1,921
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
65.1
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 65.1
Velo Range
62.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,807
Spin Rate (max)
1,651
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
71.7
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 68.9
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,761
Spin Rate (max)
1,645
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 80.7
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,923
Spin Rate (max)
1,814
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
67.9
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 67.3
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,816
Spin Rate (max)
1,684
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
71.6
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 69.4
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,835
Spin Rate (max)
1,775
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Chicagoland Open
Jun 13, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.0
Chicagoland Open
Jun 13, 2023
Pitching
82
Max FB
78 - 82
FB
63 - 65
CB
61 - 69
SL
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
78 - 81
FB
65 - 67
CB
65 - 69
SL

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.74
30 Yard Dash
4.11
60 Yard Dash
7.44
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.74
30 Yard Dash
4.11
60 Yard Dash
7.44
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Chicagoland Open
Aug 27, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
7.51
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
Chicagoland Open
Jun 13, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.11
30-yd
7.44
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Swift
0.75
RSi (max)
0.75
RSi (avg)
1,813
Jump Power (max)
23.7
Jump Height (max)
23.6
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
Edge Score
84.38
Edge Score
82.7

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/24/24
Garcia Hernandez barreled one of the day’s hardest balls (103.3 mph) and his Blast Motion metrics were highly advanced as well - 26.6 mph average hand speed, 80.8 mph average bat speed. Additionally, the 6-foot-3, 243-pound uncommitted junior was up to 92 mph from the outfield, 87 mph across the infield, and had one of the highest right-handed grip strengths (171.2 lbs) of the day.
8/27/23

3B/OF Justin Garcia Hernandez (St. Patrick, 2025) is an incoming junior who stands at a physical 6-foot-3, 225-pound frame with strength throughout. Garcia-Hernandez displayed big bat strength throughout his round of BP resulting in one of the louder, more impressive rounds of the day. The right-handed hitter pairs a high leg kick with an aggressive approach to generate well above-average bat speed and a relatively flat path that generates leverage and back spin carry to the pull-side. Garcia Hernandez was at the top of multiple categories including peak exit velocity (103 mph) and peak distance (379 ft.). He also had the second-highest average exit velocity at 92.6 mph. In our second look at him this summer, Garcia Hernandez has shown big power in the bat that warrants a follow moving forward.

8/27/23

3B/OF Justin Garcia Hernandez (St. Patrick, 2025) is an incoming junior who stands at a physical 6-foot-3, 225-pound frame with strength throughout. Garcia-Hernandez displayed big bat strength throughout his round of BP resulting in one of the louder, more impressive rounds of the day. The right-handed hitter pairs a high leg kick with an aggressive approach to generate well above-average bat speed and a relatively flat path that generates leverage and back spin carry to the pull-side. Garcia Hernandez was at the top of multiple categories including peak exit velocity (103 mph) and peak distance (379 ft.). He also had the second-highest average exit velocity at 92.6 mph. In our second look at him this summer, Garcia Hernandez has shown big power in the bat that warrants a follow moving forward. 

8/27/23

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 225-pounds. Physical, broad-shouldered build with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, high leg kick, minimal hand load. Aggressive swing, creates well above-average bat speed, level path, and big. 78 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 92.6 mph. 379’ max distance.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

6/13/23

3B/OF Justin Garcia Hernandez (Saint Patrick, 2025) is a 6-foot-3, 225-pound right-handed hitter who put up noteworthy TrackMan numbers during BP with his hardest batted ball registering at 100.7 mph, which led the event. He also launched a ball 325’ while leading the event in average hand speed at 25.2 mph and was second in average bat speed at 74.9 mph. 

6/13/23

Justin Garcia Hernandez, St. Patrick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 235-pounds.
Delivery: Side-saddle delivery, short leg lift, drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Has feel or the strike zone, with some life to it. T1987, 1921 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Sharp, 11/5 shape, plays down in the zone. T1807, 1651 average rpm.
SL: 61-69 mph. Mostly straight, developing pitch. T1761, 1645 average rpm.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

6/13/23

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 235-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, toe-tap stride. Long and level through the zone, above-average strength, ball jumped off the barrel when synced. 74.9 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 101 mph. 325' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. OF-82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Gets behind the baseball, plays through, directional transfer. INF: Steady hands, clean to release.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 82.7 Edge Score

Delivery: Side-saddle delivery, short leg lift, drop and drive.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Has feel or the strike zone, with some life to it. T1987, 1921 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Sharp, 11/5 shape, plays down in the zone. T1807, 1651 average rpm.
SL: 61-69 mph. Mostly straight, developing pitch. T1761, 1645 average rpm.

6/13/23

Justin Garcia Hernandez, St. Patrick (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 235-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, toe-tap stride. Long and level through the zone, above-average strength, ball jumped off the barrel when synced. 74.9 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 101 mph. 325' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. OF-82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Gets behind the baseball, plays through, directional transfer. INF: Steady hands, clean to release.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 82.7 Edge Score

6/13/23

3B/OF Justin Garcia Hernandez (Saint Patrick, 2025) is a 6-foot-3, 225-pound right-handed hitter who put up noteworthy TrackMan numbers during BP with his hardest batted ball registering at 100.7 mph, which led the event. He also launched a ball 325’ while leading the event in average hand speed at 25.2 mph and was second in average bat speed at 74.9 mph.

2/04/23

INF/OF Justin Garcia Hernandez (St. Patrick, 2025) takes big swings at the plate with the intent to do damage and when the swing synced up the ball was jumping off the bat. Hernandez launched a ball 362 feet with his top exit velocity coming in at 97 mph. He also had the top average hand speed at the event at 26.2 mph and second-best average bat speed at 76.9 mph. 

2/04/23

Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Big-bodied, sturdy build with strength.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, controlled tempo, tall and fall, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Straight, feel for pitch. T1923, 1814 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Tight 11/5 break, accurate. T1816, 1684 average rpm.
SL: 65-69 mph. Developing feel, 10/4 shape. T1835, 1775 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly crouched setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Aggressive swing, long flat path, flashed jump off the barrel, middle of the field approach.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 362’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 82 mph. High 3/4 slot, plays with some carry.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, clean transfer. 

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Physical

2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 3"
Ht
243.4
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Chicagoland Open
Jun 13, 2023
Physical - Athlete
6' 3"
Ht
235.0
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)