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James (J.D.) Smith

James (J.D.) Smith SS/RHP

  • Hahira, GA
  • Valdosta
  • Travel Team: Power Baseball
  • Commitment: Georgia State University
  • Grad 2022
  • Ht 5'10''
  • Wt 160 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 86 mph
  • 60 YD 6.95 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • 1.81 sec 10 Yds
  • 5.07 sec 40 Yds
  • 6.95 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.67 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 4.90 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 5.00 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 9'0'' Broad Jump
  • 106 psi Grip (L)
  • 88 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 86 mph mph Velocity
  • 55 Arm Grade

Position - SS

  • 50 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 48 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 40 Power Grade (R)
  • 77 mph mph Exit Velocity

Pitching

  • Low 3/4 Arm Angle
  • 50 Arm Action Grade
  • 45 Control Grade
  • 48 Delivery Grade
  • 82 – 84 mph FASTBALL
  • 48 FB Grade
  • 63 – 65 mph CURVEBALL
  • 38 CB Grade
  • 71 – 73 mph CHANGEUP
  • 48 CH Grade
  • N/A mph SLIDER
  • N/A SL Grade

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • SS/RHPPosition Projection

02/09/2020 - National Tryout - Gainesville, FL J.D. is a talented 2-way prospect (SS/RHP) who can make things happen on the diamond. Defensively at SS, he maintains smooth/athletic actions and works fluidly right to left though the GB. Hands are presented out in front as he funnels to a quick/clean exchange. Throws are accurate and on a line. With the bat, this RHH displays a crouched/open setup with rhythm to load. Hands are quick as he whips the barrel to and through the zone, squaring the ball up and driving it on a line. On the mound, smith has a 3-pitch mix (FB, CB, CH) coming from a low 3/4 arm slot and free/clean arm action. He maintains good tempo, works at his pace and stays directional toward the dish. FB shows late/hard run topping out at 84 mph. Hitters will have a difficult time squaring it up. Changeup shows to be his best off-speed pitch with good drop/sinking action. This 2022 grad has a ton of talent and is one to keep an eye on as he approaches his junior year.

04/02/2017 - Interactive Video Program - Sanford (Orlando), FL James is an athletic, 2-way player at SS/RHP. At SS, he displays a prep step as he fields Gb's in a square position. He takes quick routes to the baseball with accurate throws to his target. On the mound, this righty keeps his eyes on target as he repeats his delivery. He gets to a solid balance point as he drives his lower 1/2 off the rubber. At the plate, James sets up with an open stance and gets back into a load. He takes aggressive hacks through the zone as he creates consistent/solid contact with each pitch. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following. 

Defense
1. Lateral range
2. Develop softer hands
3. Quicker exchange to throw
Pitching
1. Stronger frontside
2. Deliver more strikes
3. Develop CB
Offense
1. Develop rhythm 
2. Improve bat speed
3. Extend more through contact

Profile

James (J.D.) Smith Hahira, GA info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position SS
Grad Year 2022 Secondary Position RHP
High School Valdosta Bats Right
Height 5'10'' Throws Right
Weight 160 LBS Arm 86 mph
60 YD 6.95

The chart below shows the levels of college baseball, along with the range of players with potential to be recruited at that level.

Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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