89
Velocity (max)
7/19/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
SS
AJ
McAninch
Bishop Watterson (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 200LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Bo Jackson Elite 2024 - Valentine
6' 2" • 200LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Bo Jackson Elite 2024 - Valentine
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 88
Velo Range
7/19/23
2338
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/22
Changeup
81.2 - 82.1
Velo Range
2/19/23
1702
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/23
Curveball
74.8 - 77.3
Velo Range
2/20/22
2818
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/23
Positional Tools
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2023
2022
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
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).
2198
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.
25.4
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).
75.0
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).
2741
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).
80.7
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).
1653
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).
86.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
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).
2204
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.
25.9
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).
72.5
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).
2582
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).
78.5
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).
1460
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).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
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).
1886
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.
23.6
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).
69.7
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).
2408
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).
2023 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.4
Velocity (max)
85.7 - 86.9
Velo Range
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,345
Spin Rate (max)
2,184
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
75.7
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 75.4
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,804
Spin Rate (max)
2,696
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.9
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 79.9
Velo Range
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,754
Spin Rate (max)
1,702
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.5
Velocity (max)
86.3 - 87.4
Velo Range
85.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,289
Spin Rate (max)
2,228
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
76.9
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 76.6
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,889
Spin Rate (max)
2,818
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
82.1
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 82.1
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,664
Spin Rate (max)
1,616
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.8
Velocity (max)
84.1 - 86.1
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,301
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 - Curveball
72.6
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 72.0
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,555
Spin Rate (max)
2,501
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.9
Velocity (max)
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,385
Spin Rate (max)
1,385
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.20.22
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.2
Velocity (max)
84.7 - 85.8
Velo Range
90.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,402
Spin Rate (max)
2,338
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
77.4
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 77.3
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,789
Spin Rate (max)
2,712
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.4
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 80.2
Velo Range
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,646
Spin Rate (max)
1,484
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Central Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 80.9
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,073
Spin Rate (max)
1,886
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.9
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 71.1
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,556
Spin Rate (max)
2,408
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
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
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
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)
84.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.2
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)
78.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Game Performance
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Notes
News
- McAninch: Marshall Opportunity 'Every Kid's Dream' - Aug 25, 2023
- 2023 Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 14, 2023
- 2023 Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 14, 2023
- 2023 Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Top Prospect Games - Jun 14, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Quick Hits - Feb 28, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Bo Jackson Elite Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Bo Jackson Elite Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2022 Ohio State Games: Upperclass - Quick Hits - Oct 12, 2022
- Results From 2022 Ohio State Games - Upperclass - Oct 10, 2022
- Results From 2022 Top Prospect Games - Jun 15, 2022
- 2022 Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 15, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Quick Hits - Mar 8, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Feb 21, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 Central Ohio Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 12, 2022
- Results From 2021 Central Ohio Prospect Games - Jul 8, 2021
- 2021 Central Ohio Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jul 8, 2021
- Results from 2019 Junior Future Games Tryouts 2 (12U-14U) - Mar 13, 2019
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AJ McAninch: RHP/SS, (2024) Bishop Watterson, OH. 6-foot-2, 200-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a loose clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Balance is tall point with a downhill shoulders in his delivery. Lands soft with balanced finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2345; Avg 2183). Showed a 11/5 curveball with some swing and miss action. (Max spin 2803; Avg 2696).
AJ McAninch: RHP/SS, (2024) Bishop Watterson, OH. 6-foot-2, 200-pound physical athletic build. Used a high ¾ slot and a very quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a short clean arm action with lightning arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has even shoulder and consistent strong balance point. Lands open with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2289; Avg 2227).
RHP/SS, (2024) Bishop Watterson, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound lengthy lean frame. Solid on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a quick compact arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive slow-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Threw his fastball 83-86 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2259; Avg 2073). His tight curveball (68-73) shows gradual sweeping action. (Max spin 2555; Avg 2501). He has fading action on his changeup (77-78).
AJ McAninch: RHP/SS, (2024) Bishop Watterson, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-86 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2402; Avg 2338). His 11/5 curveball (74-77) showed tight action. (Max spin 2788; Avg 2712). He shows some fading action on his changeup (78-80).
AJ McAninch: RHP/SS, (2024) Bishop Watterson, OH. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle with a compact arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. In line shoulders and a tall balance point. Lands soft with upright finish. Changeup (71-72 mph). Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph; has some action and command in the zone. (Max spin 2025; Avg 1872). His 11/5 curveball (62-65) showed slight action. (Max spin 2556; Avg 2408).