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.
Ethan O'Donnell: 3B/RHP, (2026) Taconic, MA. 160-pound lean athletic frame. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 79 mph. (57.6 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, used a long loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 76 mph; showed developing athletic feet, a natural exchange, and developing hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot with decent accuracy to the base.
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Ethan O'Donnell: 3B/SS, (2026) Taconic, MA. 5-foot-9, 150-pound athletic lean build. Above average and athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 82 mph. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is developing, shows a simple loose swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Athletic while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 74 mph; showed a natural exchange, developing athletic feet, and developing soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base.
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Ethan O'Donnell: 3B/RHP, (2026) Taconic, MA. 160-pound lean athletic frame. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 79 mph. (57.6 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, used a long loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 76 mph; showed developing athletic feet, a natural exchange, and developing hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot with decent accuracy to the base.
Ethan O'Donnell: 3B/SS, (2026) Taconic, MA. 5-foot-9, 150-pound athletic lean build. Above average and athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 82 mph. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is developing, shows a simple loose swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Athletic while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 74 mph; showed a natural exchange, developing athletic feet, and developing soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base.