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CLASS OF 2024

RHP
OF

Joshua
Florence

Central Catholic (HS) • MA
6' 1" • 159LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Nor'easters

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

84
Velocity (max)
7/27/22
83 - 84
Velo Range
7/27/22
2082
Spin Rate (avg)
7/27/22

Changeup

76.8 - 79.6
Velo Range
6/21/22
1882
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/22

Curveball

73 - 75
Velo Range
3/07/21
1953
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/21

Slider

76.5 - 78
Velo Range
6/21/22
2094
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/22
Power
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
7/07/20
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/30/20
255
Distance (max)
7/07/20
58
Sweet Spot %
7/30/20
Run
7.22
60
7/30/20
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
3/07/21
57
C Velo
8/03/19
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2021
2020
2019
Outfield Velocity
82.0
60 Yard Dash
7.22
Outfield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
11.4
60 Yard Dash
7.50
Catcher Velocity
57.0
Outfield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
10.3
Scout Day: Noreaster 3.6.21
Mar 7, 2021
Position
82
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
2020 New England Junior Future Games (INVITE ONLY)
Jul 30, 2020
Position
7.22
60-yard
72
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2020 Massachusetts Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2020
Position
7.53
60-yard
73
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Junior Future Games
Aug 3, 2019
Position
7.50
60-yard
73
OF Velo
57
C Velo
77
Exit Velo
Junior Future Games Tryouts 3.23.19
Mar 23, 2019
Position
7.72
60-yard
74
OF Velo
70
Exit Velo

Hitting

2020
Exit Velocity Max
82.6
Exit Velocity Avg
71.4
Distance Max
255
Distance Avg
140
Launch Angle Avg
15.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Noreaster 3.6.21
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
131
Distance (avg)
254
Distance (max)
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 New England Junior Future Games (INVITE ONLY)
Jul 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
217
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Massachusetts Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

Pitching

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2055
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1663
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1890
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2019
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1953
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1279
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1812
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1627
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1622
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 82.5
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,345
Spin Rate (max)
2,082
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
75.4
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 74.4
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,073
Spin Rate (max)
1,731
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.1
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 77.1
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,356
Spin Rate (max)
1,299
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.3
Velocity (max)
79.5 - 81.6
Velo Range
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,247
Spin Rate (max)
2,030
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
78.2
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 78.0
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,141
Spin Rate (max)
2,094
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.6
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 79.6
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,216
Spin Rate (max)
1,882
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Noreaster 3.6.21
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.8
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.4
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,129
Spin Rate (max)
2,019
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.8
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,004
Spin Rate (max)
1,953
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.4
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 77.3
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,322
Spin Rate (max)
1,279
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 New England Junior Future Games (INVITE ONLY)
Jul 30, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.3
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 76.6
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,143
Spin Rate (max)
1,832
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.6
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 70.7
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,915
Spin Rate (max)
1,664
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.6
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 70.6
Velo Range
66.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,947
Spin Rate (max)
1,820
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Massachusetts Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.5
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 76.5
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,769
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.4
Velocity (max)
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,440
Spin Rate (max)
1,440
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.6
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 73.6
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,670
Spin Rate (max)
1,425
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2020
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
2020 New England Junior Future Games (INVITE ONLY)
Jul 30, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.7
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
69.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.0
FG Workout MA/CT/NJ/NY
Jul 27, 2022
Pitching
84
Max FB
83 - 84
FB
76 - 77
CH
72 - 73
SL
2022 PBR Future Games (Massachusetts Invite)
Jul 27, 2022
Pitching
84
Max FB
82 - 84
FB
76 - 77
CH
72 - 73
SL
2022 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Pitching
82
Max FB
81 - 82
FB
76 - 78
CH
75 - 78
SL
Scout Day: Noreaster 3.6.21
Mar 7, 2021
Pitching
80
Max FB
79 - 80
FB
73 - 75
CB
76 - 77
CH
2020 New England Junior Future Games (INVITE ONLY)
Jul 30, 2020
Pitching
77
Max FB
74 - 76
FB
67 - 69
CB
67 - 70
CH
Junior Future Games Tryouts 3.23.19
Mar 23, 2019
Pitching
70
Max FB
69 - 70
FB
62 - 63
CB
65 - 67
CH

Game Performance

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

7/27/22

Joshua Florence: RHP/OF, (2024) Central Catholic, MA. 6-foot-1, 158-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and above average on the mound, used a loose quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 82-84 mph; had arm side control and running action. His changeup (76-77) has glove side command and fading gradual action. Had slurvey action and glove side control on his slider (72-73). 


6/21/22

Joshua Florence: RHP/OF, (2024) Central Catholic, MA. 6-foot-1, 158-pound lean athletic frame. Above average and projectable on the mound, used a loose quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing above average developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. In line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 81-82 mph; shows command arm side in the zone and running action. (Max spin 2247; Avg 2069). Shows arm side command and gradual fading action on his changeup (76-78). His sharp slider (75-78) has tight late action and glove side in the zone command. (Max spin 2141; Avg 2093).

3/06/21

Joshua Florence: RHP/OF, (2024) Central Catholic, MA. 6-foot, 150-pound lean frame. Fluid in the box, Florence had an exit velocity of 81 mph. Began in a tall stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is some, exhibits a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Fluid recorded an outfield position velocity of 82 mph; has consistent hands, a clean exchange, and rhythmic feet. Shows to the side glove work. Using a loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from a high ¾ slot. Projectable on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Displays in line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-80 mph; had consistent command and sinking action with heavy movement. Threw a 12/6 curveball (73-75) that showed tight action and consistent control. Threw his heavy changeup (76-77) with consistent command and sinking action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Joshua Florence, Central Catholic, 2024, MA

Position: RHP/OF

Body: 6-foot, 150-pound lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Some bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 81 mph exit velocity, average 74.42 mph. 66.15 mph bat speed average. 21.54 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Consistent hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Fluid. Glovework is shown to the side 

Arm: 82 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Pitching: Projectable. Slow-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T80. 79-80 mph. (Max spin 2129;  Avg 2018). Consistent accuracy, sinking action, heavy movement. 

 

CB: 73-75 mph. Consistent command, tight action, 12/6 shape. 

CH: 76-77 mph. Consistent command, sinking action, heavy movement. 


 

7/07/20

5-foot-10, 135-pound right-handed pitcher and outfielder. Ran a 7.52 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield is under control and cautious. He threw 73 mph from the outfield to the plate. The setup at the plate is even in base, the front foot steps into the swing. The path is long and casted to contact. Uses an even finish after contact. On the mound, he is progresses very well. He is much improved since the last time I saw him. The delivery is online and the tracking to the plate is much better. The arm is slightly above 3/4 and the ball comes out of his hands very well. Has a small amount of glove pull as he makes his way into foot strike. I think his future is on the bump but time will tell.

OF Velocity 73 mph

8/02/19

JUNIOR FUTURE GAMES

5-foot-7, 118-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and catcher. Also a right-handed pitcher. Ran a 7.5 sixty on the laser at the event. The approach in the outfield is athletic and online, threw 73 mph from the outfield to the plate. Behind the plate, threw 57 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.6. The foot work and transfer need to develop as he matures in age. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 77 mph. The setup is even in base, front foot steps into the swing as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is flat to contact, the hands work freely. On the mound, showed a clean arm, above 3/4 in slot and a repeatable delivery. The tracking of the front shoulder must improve as he matures. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 77 mph

Catching Velocity 57 mph

Pop Time- 2.6

OF Velocity- 73 mph

3/23/19

5-foot-7, 118-pound right-handed pitcher and outfielder. Ran a 7.72 sixty at the event. The approach in outfield is appropriate and he threw 74 mph from the outfield out of a clean arm swing. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 70 mph. The setup is wide in base and the front foot dives into the plate as he swings the bat. The hands work free and clean, needs better direction at the start of the swing to lessen the length in the path. On the mound, the fastball sat 69-70 mph, minimal arm side run to the pitch.  The spin pitch is 63 mph, big in shape as he gets out and around the pitch. The changeup had fade and action to it, sat at 65-67 mph. The delivery is online with the feet and above 3/4 in slot. The arm works free and clean, the frame is thin and projects to be long. Showed a good feel for the secondary pitches and arm side action to the fastball at times. Solid young prospect. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 70 mph

OF Velocity- 74 mph

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