24.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/04/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
2B
Joseph
Smith
Peabody (HS) • MA
5' 6" • 176LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Expo's
5' 6" • 176LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Expo's
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/04/23
16.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/02/24
-
Hard Hit %
88
Exit Velocity (max)
3/02/24
80.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/02/24
298
Distance (max)
3/02/24
77
Sweet Spot %
3/02/24
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
3/02/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
3/02/24
77.2 - 77.9
Velo Range
3/02/24
2037
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/24
Changeup
71.1 - 71.1
Velo Range
3/02/24
1624
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/24
Curveball
67.4 - 68.1
Velo Range
3/02/24
2396
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
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.
23.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
217
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
76
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
3.8
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
114
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.4
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.
Scout Day: Expos 3.2.24
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Expos 3.4.23
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
76
Distance (avg)
217
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Expos 2.20.22
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.3
Exit Velocity (max)
68.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
114
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.6
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.
Scout Day: Expos 3.2.24
Mar 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Expos 3.4.23
Mar 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Expos 2.20.22
Feb 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
60.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
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).
77.6
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).
2037
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.
26.3
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).
67.7
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).
2396
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
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).
1624
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).
Scout Day: Expos 3.2.24
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.0
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 77.9
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,118
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 - Curveball
68.1
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 68.1
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,411
Spin Rate (max)
2,396
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.1
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 71.1
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,712
Spin Rate (max)
1,624
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
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
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.
Scout Day: Expos 3.4.23
Mar 4, 2023
Swift
0.80
RSi (max)
0.80
RSi (avg)
1,223
Jump Power (max)
23.4
Jump Height (max)
23.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Expos - Feb 21, 2022
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Joseph Smith: OF/2B, (2025) Peabody, MA. 176-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable during batting practice, Smith had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. (65.2 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced narrow stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was quick, showed a loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 81 mph; has a natural exchange, developing consistent feet, and developing hands. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Projectable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a short quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-78 mph; has running sinking action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2117; Avg 2036). Has glove side control and sweeping action on his curveball (67-68). (Max spin 2410; Avg 2395). His changeup (70-71) shows gradual fading action and arm side command.
Joseph Smith: OF/2B, (2025) Peabody, MA. 5-foot-6, 160-pound athletic lean frame. Capable in the box, Smith recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (67.1 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a low load. Has developing bat speed, loose swing plane and high finish. Had loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side aggressive approach. Athletic in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 78 mph; shows developing soft hands, developing feet, and a natural clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag.
Joseph Smith: OF, (2025) out of Peabody, MA. is a 5-foot-4, 148-pound outfield prospect. During batting practice, Smith had a max exit velocity of 78 MPH, with a (60.6 mph bat speed average) and (20.6 mph hand speed average). He starts in a balanced, open stance with a smooth load. He then used a short stride to start a simple, flat swing through extension. He used the whole field and showed a line drive approach. In the outfield, Smith was up to 74 MPH on his throws, while showing he had sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent, smooth footwork.