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CLASS OF 2026

OF
RHP

James
Rabuse

Wahconah (HS) • MA
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Rip City

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/11/23
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
3/10/24
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
8/26/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
3/10/24
89
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/26/23
348
Distance (max)
8/26/23
78
Sweet Spot %
3/10/24
Run
7.41
60
8/26/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
16.6
Run speed (max)
8/26/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
93
OF Velo
3/10/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

87.4
Velocity (max)
3/10/24
84.6 - 87.4
Velo Range
3/10/24
2295
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24

Changeup

76.1 - 76.9
Velo Range
8/26/23
1873
Spin Rate (avg)
8/26/23

Curveball

72.7 - 75.5
Velo Range
6/20/23
2117
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24

Slider

72.6 - 75.4
Velo Range
6/20/23
2561
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
Outfield Velocity
93.0
60 Yard Dash
7.75
Outfield Velocity
86.0
Power / Speed Score
12.1
60 Yard Dash
7.56
Outfield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
11.6

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
94.1
Exit Velocity Avg
87.1
Distance Max
313
Distance Avg
213
Launch Angle Avg
17.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.8
Exit Velocity Avg
86.6
Distance Max
348
Distance Avg
219
Launch Angle Avg
19.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.6
Exit Velocity Avg
73.6
Distance Max
301
Distance Avg
193
Launch Angle Avg
24.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 New England All-Star Games (Invite Only)
Aug 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
89.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 New England Future 50 - Class of 2026 (Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
21.2
Bat Speed Max
76.6
Bat Speed Avg
73.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
21.4
Bat Speed Max
75.0
Bat Speed Avg
72.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.1
Bat Speed Max
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
62.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 New England All-Star Games (Invite Only)
Aug 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
75.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 New England Future 50 - Class of 2026 (Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2295
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2117
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2561
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2001
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1984
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1873
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2179
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
87.4
Velocity (max)
84.6 - 87.4
Velo Range
88.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,393
Spin Rate (max)
2,295
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
72.7
Velocity (max)
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,117
Spin Rate (max)
2,117
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.9
Velocity (max)
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,561
Spin Rate (max)
2,561
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2023 New England All-Star Games (Invite Only)
Aug 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 85.1
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,223
Spin Rate (max)
2,122
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
71.9
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 71.9
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,385
Spin Rate (max)
2,261
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.9
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 76.9
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,932
Spin Rate (max)
1,873
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 82.0
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,041
Spin Rate (max)
1,894
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
76.1
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 75.5
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,115
Spin Rate (max)
2,037
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
75.4
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 75.4
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,230
Spin Rate (max)
2,134
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.2
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 84.2
Velo Range
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,290
Spin Rate (max)
2,166
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)
66.7 - 68.3
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,816
Spin Rate (max)
1,798
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 72.1
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,270
Spin Rate (max)
2,112
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
2023 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.5
2023 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 11, 2023
Pitching
84
Max FB
83 - 84
FB
64 - 65
CB
70 - 72
SL
JFG Workout CT/MA/KY
Jul 26, 2022
Pitching
79
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
66 - 67
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
60 Yard Dash
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.69
30 Yard Dash
4.15
60 Yard Dash
7.65
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
2022 New England Future 50 - Class of 2026 (Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2022
Swift
1.69
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.65
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
7.8
Run Speed (avg)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.31
30-yd
7.80
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
0.84
RSi (max)
0.84
RSi (avg)
1,026
Jump Power (max)
24.7
Jump Height (max)
24.7
Jump Height (avg)

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Comments

8/26/23

James Rabuse: OF/RHP, (2026) Wahconah, MA. 6-foot, 155-pound athletic lanky frame. Above average and  projectable in the box, Rabuse had an exit velocity of 94 mph. (71.7 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick developing, has a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average athletic in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 84 mph; shows a natural exchange, soft developing hands, and athletic developing feet. Laterally, movements were athletically developing and fielded the ball out front. Used a very quick arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.4. Above average projectable on the mound, showed above average developing arm speed, he had a very quick loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 84-85 mph; has running sinking action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2223; Avg 2121). His changeup (75-76) shows hard action and arm side control. Has a tight slider (74-75) that shows slurvey action and glove side around the zone command. (Max spin 2385; Avg 2260). 


6/20/23

James Rabuse: OF/RHP, (2026) Wahconah, MA. 6-foot, 155-pound long athletic frame. Above average and projectable in the box, Rabuse clocked an exit velocity of 92 mph. (71.6 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is developing, exhibits an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 82 mph; shows developing soft hands, athletic consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.75. Above average projectable on the mound, showing above average developing arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance point is tall with  in line shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-81 mph; showed command arm side around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 2040; Avg 1894). Throws a sharp 11/5 curveball (74-76) that shows glove side around the zone command and sweeping tight action. (Max spin 2115; Avg 2036). His changeup (74-75) shows gradual fading action and arm side control. 


3/11/23

James Rabuse: OF/SS, (2026) Wahconah, MA. 6-foot, 140-pound lean athletic build. Above average and projectable in the box, Rabuse's best exit velocity was 88 mph. (72.9 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced open stance with a high load, then uses a small closed stride. Has developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average and projectable his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 86 mph; had developing soft hands, a clean natural exchange, and athletic consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a very quick arm action. Above average projectable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action with above average arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Slider (70-72 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 83-84 mph; shows control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2290; Avg 2166). His curveball (64-65) had sweeping action and glove side around the zone control. (Max spin 1816; Avg 1798). 


8/02/22

James Rabuse: OF/SS, (2026) Nessacus, MA. 5-foot-10, 135-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 88 mph. (63.2 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced open stance with a small load, then uses a closed small stride. Has a loose swing plane, developing quick bat speed and level finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable athletic in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 77 mph; showed developing soft hands, athletic developing feet, and a clean natural exchange. Movements laterally were developing,  athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.56.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 


7/26/22

Rabuse is a talented 5-foot-10, 135 pound two-way prospect. At the plate, Rabuse has a loose, athletic stroke. The bat is quick through the zone and he stays on plane a long time. Throughout the swing he remains balanced and uses the whole field. In the outfield, Rabuse gets good reads. He runs well and he gets carry on his throws with a loose, quick arm. On the mound, Rabuse is really talented. The delivery is fluid, easy and in line with home plate. The arm works out of a long, ¾ slot that produces a late sinking fastball. He commanded the zone and showed a breaking ball with tight spin.

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