The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.21
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
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
Riley Jones: RHP/OF, (2022) Howell, MI. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Confident in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 86 mph. (62.68 mph bat speed average). (21.18 mph hand speed average). Started in a closed crouched stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed was some, had a loose swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Athletic from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 79 mph; has a fluid exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Shows deep glove work. Had a high ¾ slot with a long arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.07 at the event. Capable on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows easy effort. Tall balance point with falling off shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 70-74 mph; had control around the zone and running action with straight movement. (Max spin 2169; Avg 2090). Shows sweeping action and arm side control on his 10/4 curveball (61-62). (Max spin 1793; Avg 1793).
Scout Evaluation
Riley Jones, Howell, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Confident. Begins in a closed crouched stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Some bat speed. Level finish, loose swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 71.63 mph. 62.68 mph bat speed average. 21.18 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.07 (60-yard).
Pitching: Capable. tilt-and-topple delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick arm action. Athletic balance point, falling off shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T74. 70-74 mph. (Max spin 2169; Avg 2090). Around the zone accuracy, running action, straight movement.
CB: 61-62 mph. Arm side control, sweeping action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1793; Avg 1793).
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Riley Jones: RHP/OF, (2022) Howell High School, MI. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Capable at the plate, Jones had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. Started in a quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is above average, shows a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created some loud contact and found a couple of barrels. Opposite field approach. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 82 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.5. Projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with falling off shoulders during delivery. Lands open with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-78 mph with a max of 80 mph; Showed tight action and command low in the zone on his slider (68-69).
Riley Jones, Howell High School, 2022, MI Position: RHP/OF Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound . Hit: (RHH) Started in a quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Opposite field approach. Power: 81 mph exit velocity. Arm: 82 mph outfield velocity. Speed: 7.50 (60-yard). Pitching: Projectable. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, an athletic finish. FB: T80. 76-78 mph. SL: 68-69 mph. Low in the zone command, tight action.
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Riley Jones: RHP/OF, (2022) Howell, MI. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Confident in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 86 mph. (62.68 mph bat speed average). (21.18 mph hand speed average). Started in a closed crouched stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed was some, had a loose swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Athletic from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 79 mph; has a fluid exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Shows deep glove work. Had a high ¾ slot with a long arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.07 at the event. Capable on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows easy effort. Tall balance point with falling off shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 70-74 mph; had control around the zone and running action with straight movement. (Max spin 2169; Avg 2090). Shows sweeping action and arm side control on his 10/4 curveball (61-62). (Max spin 1793; Avg 1793).
Scout Evaluation
Riley Jones, Howell, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Confident. Begins in a closed crouched stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Some bat speed. Level finish, loose swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 71.63 mph. 62.68 mph bat speed average. 21.18 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, fluid exchange. Athletic. Uses his glove deep.
Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.07 (60-yard).
Pitching: Capable. tilt-and-topple delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick arm action. Athletic balance point, falling off shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T74. 70-74 mph. (Max spin 2169; Avg 2090). Around the zone accuracy, running action, straight movement.
CB: 61-62 mph. Arm side control, sweeping action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1793; Avg 1793).
Riley Jones: RHP/OF, (2022) Howell High School, MI. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Capable at the plate, Jones had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. Started in a quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is above average, shows a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created some loud contact and found a couple of barrels. Opposite field approach. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 82 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.5. Projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with falling off shoulders during delivery. Lands open with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-78 mph with a max of 80 mph; Showed tight action and command low in the zone on his slider (68-69).
Riley Jones, Howell High School, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Started in a quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Opposite field approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity.
Arm: 82 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.50 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, an athletic finish.
FB: T80. 76-78 mph.
SL: 68-69 mph. Low in the zone command, tight action.