23
Hand Speed (max)
6/06/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
OF
James
Blackwood
Oxford (HS) • MS
6-0 • 180LBS • R/R
Travel Team: Knights Knation 15U National
6-0 • 180LBS • R/R
Travel Team: Knights Knation 15U National
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/06/23
7.6
Rot. Acc (max)
10/14/23
-
Hard Hit %
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/06/23
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/14/23
328
Distance (max)
6/06/23
75
Sweet Spot %
6/06/23
7.08
60
6/06/23
3.93
30-yd
6/06/23
1.73
10-yd
6/06/23
19.5
Run speed (max)
6/06/23
85
INF Velo
6/06/23
93
OF Velo
6/06/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.08
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
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.
13.5
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
328
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.2
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.
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hattiesburg Open
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
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.
76.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.3
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.
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
72.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Hattiesburg Open
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
74.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.08
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.10
30-yd
7.30
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
24.4
Jump Height (max)
18.5
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
66.55
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Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Proportinal build, can add plenty of strength.
Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance. Hands set high. Solid extension through contact with juice to the pullside. Slight tilt in the bat path. Solid bat speed. 72.3 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.3 mph. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Long arm strike, high 3/4 slot with carry.
Defense: Aggressive getting to the ball in front.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.40 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Projectable frame
Arm Action: RH
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.93 10 and 30 yard splits.
James Blackwood, Oxford (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with slightly higher hand set. Aggressive load and stride. Attacks the baseball out front with a level bat path for a line drive approach. Works middle to pull side. 74 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 95 mph. 328' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. OF-93 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Advanced look in the outfield. Good footwork. Approaches ground balls well as he fields out front to glove side for a strong throw home. Solid footwork in the infield. Good glovework with quick hands on throws to 1st.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 66.55 Edge Score