73.4
Velocity (max)
2/12/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
James
Blankenship
St Ignatius (HS) • OH
6' 3" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Whitecaps 17U
6' 3" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Whitecaps 17U
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
69.2 - 73.4
Velo Range
2/12/23
1595
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Changeup
66.1 - 70.8
Velo Range
2/12/23
1323
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Curveball
61.1 - 63.1
Velo Range
2/12/23
1766
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Slider
55 - 57.1
Velo Range
10/30/21
1599
Spin Rate (avg)
10/30/21
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
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).
73.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
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).
1595
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.
22.3
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).
62.0
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).
1766
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).
68.4
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).
1323
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).
61.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.5
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).
1344
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.
21.8
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).
55.0
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).
1540
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).
57.2
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).
987
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).
63.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.9
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).
1566
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.
25.3
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
57.8
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).
1273
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).
56.2
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).
1599
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 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.4
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 73.4
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,690
Spin Rate (max)
1,595
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
63.4
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 63.1
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,802
Spin Rate (max)
1,766
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
71.1
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 70.8
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,575
Spin Rate (max)
1,323
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Force Ohio 1.23.22
Jan 23, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
61.9
Velocity (max)
61.2 - 61.9
Velo Range
60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,387
Spin Rate (max)
1,344
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
55.7
Velocity (max)
54.3 - 55.7
Velo Range
53.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,554
Spin Rate (max)
1,540
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
58.1
Velocity (max)
55.8 - 58.1
Velo Range
56.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,082
Spin Rate (max)
987
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Force Ohio 10.30.21
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
63.3
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 62.7
Velo Range
61.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,680
Spin Rate (max)
1,566
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
57.1
Velocity (max)
55.0 - 57.1
Velo Range
54.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,621
Spin Rate (max)
1,599
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
58.1
Velocity (max)
57.4 - 58.1
Velo Range
57.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,661
Spin Rate (max)
1,273
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
54.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
55.5
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 14, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 13, 2023
- 2022 Organizational Spotlight: Force Ohio - Feb 23, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: Force Ohio - Quick Hits - Jan 26, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Force Ohio - Jan 24, 2022
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Force Day - Nov 1, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: Force Day - Quick Hits - Nov 1, 2021
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James Blankenship: RHP, (2024) St Ignatius, OH. 6-foot-3, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Downhill shoulders and a tall balance point. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1689; Avg 1594). Throws a 11/5 curveball that has some action. (Max spin 1801; Avg 1766).
James Blankenship: RHP, (2024) St Ignatius, OH. 6-foot-3, 155-pound lean athletic build. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with low ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Slow-tempo feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed downhill shoulders. Sat with his fastball at 60-61 mph and topped out at 63 mph; Had slight running action. (Max spin 1387; Avg 1344). Threw a 11/5 curveball (53-55) with gradual action. (Max spin 1554; Avg 1540). His changeup (55-58) had gradual action.
James Blankenship: RHP, (2024) St Ignatius, OH. 6-foot-2, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 61-62 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1679; Avg 1565). He shows gradual action on his changeup (57-58). His 11/5 slider (54-57) has slight action. (Max spin 1620; Avg 1598).