87
Velocity (max)
8/11/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
3B
AJ
Hootman
Shawnee (HS) • OH
6' 3" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Turn 2
6' 3" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Turn 2
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 87
Velo Range
8/11/23
2041
Spin Rate (avg)
10/15/22
Changeup
76 - 77
Velo Range
6/13/22
1902
Spin Rate (avg)
10/07/23
Curveball
76.3 - 77
Velo Range
10/07/23
2170
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/22
Slider
74.4 - 76
Velo Range
10/15/22
2059
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/22
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/15/22
81
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/15/22
262
Distance (max)
10/15/22
75
Sweet Spot %
10/15/22
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
10/15/22
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/15/22
24.8
Rot. Acc (max)
10/15/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.41
60
10/15/22
4.09
30-yd
10/15/22
1.79
10-yd
10/15/22
18.5
Run speed (max)
10/15/22
84
INF Velo
10/15/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
175
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.7
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.
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.4
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.
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
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).
2000
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.
23.7
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).
76.7
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).
2039
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
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).
1902
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
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).
1964
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.
24.3
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).
74.8
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).
2052
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
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).
1388
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
Slider
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).
2052
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.0
Velocity (max)
83.4 - 85.1
Velo Range
84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,082
Spin Rate (max)
2,000
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
77.0
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.0
Velo Range
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,064
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.6
Velocity (max)
82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,902
Spin Rate (max)
1,902
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 82.5
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,154
Spin Rate (max)
2,041
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.4
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 75.3
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,095
Spin Rate (max)
2,028
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.2
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 76.0
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,091
Spin Rate (max)
2,046
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 80.9
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,046
Spin Rate (max)
1,897
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.5
Velocity (max)
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,170
Spin Rate (max)
2,170
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
74.2
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 74.2
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,168
Spin Rate (max)
2,059
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)
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,388
Spin Rate (max)
1,388
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.41
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
2.07
RSi (max)
2.07
RSi (avg)
1,320
Jump Power (max)
25.3
Jump Height (max)
25.3
Jump Height (avg)
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AJ Hootman: RHP/3B, (2024) Shawnee, OH. 6-foot-3, 165-pound. On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a long consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square. (Max spin 2082; Avg 2000).
3B/RHP, (2024) Shawnee, OH. 6-foot-2, 160-pound. (62.4 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Has quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 84 mph; had a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2153; Avg 2036). Shows some gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2095; Avg 2028). Has late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2091; Avg 2045).
RHP/3B, (2024) Shawnee, OH. 6-foot-2, 160-pound lean lengthy build. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive up-tempo type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph; showed slight sinking action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2045; Avg 1897). Throws a tight 11/5 curveball (74-75). (Max spin 2169; Avg 2169). He shows fading action on his changeup (76-77). Shows gradual action on his tight slider (73-74). (Max spin 2168; Avg 2059).