81.3
Velocity (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
3B
Justin
Buckner
St. Rita (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Hitters
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Hitters
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 81
Velo Range
2/26/23
2099
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Changeup
77.7 - 79.1
Velo Range
2/26/23
1687
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Slider
71.3 - 72.4
Velo Range
2/26/23
1989
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2023
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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).
2099
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.
26.2
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).
78.4
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).
1687
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).
71.9
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).
1989
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).
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.3
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 80.7
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,182
Spin Rate (max)
2,099
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.6
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.4
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,050
Spin Rate (max)
1,989
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
79.5
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 79.1
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,749
Spin Rate (max)
1,687
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Fluid, smooth, tall and fall delivery, slight across body down the mound, lands balanced.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Clean out of the hand, controlled the zone, works straight. T2182, 2099 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Thrown with intent, late, short bite, 11/5 shape. T2050, 1989 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Thrown aggressively, plays straight with feel. T1749, 1687 average rpm.