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James Buffington

James Buffington 2B/RHP

  • Fargo, ND
  • Sheyenne High School
  • Grad 2025
  • Ht 4'8''
  • Wt 75 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 50 mph
  • 60 YD 9.44 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • N/A sec 10 Yds
  • N/A sec 40 Yds
  • 9.44 sec 60 Yds
  • 6.14 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 5.85 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 5.53 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 4'7'' Broad Jump
  • 36 psi Grip (L)
  • 43 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 50 mph mph Velocity
  • 28 Arm Grade

Position - 2B

  • 42 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 28 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 25 Power Grade (R)
  • 54 mph mph Exit Velocity

Pitching

  • N/A Arm Angle
  • 28 Arm Action Grade
  • 28 Control Grade
  • 28 Delivery Grade
  • 47 – 50 mph FASTBALL
  • N/A FB Grade
  • 33 – 36 mph CURVEBALL
  • 25 CB Grade
  • 37 – 41 mph CHANGEUP
  • 28 CH Grade
  • N/A mph SLIDER
  • N/A SL Grade

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • 2B/RHPPosition Projection

01/18/2019 - Baseball Factory Spring Training in Arizona (Ages 12-14) James is an athletic and talented 2025 2-way prospect with high energy. At 2B, James presents a low/early glove, works from the ground up, and has a clean exchange. He has good footwork on double plays and makes accurate throws. He needs to continue to be on time with his prep step, build arm strength through his throwing program, and improve his first step to the ball. At the plate, James starts in an open stance, has a simple load with his hands, and keeps the barrel on plane. He's aggressive on the fastball and competes each at bat. He needs to continue to create backside drive with his lower half, attack the inside part of the ball, and keep his head down at contact. James was supposed to pitch as well but he had a slight arm injury prior to that appearance. James is a hard worker, with tremendous ability, and we hope to see his progress in the future.

08/17/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Sioux Falls, SD James is an athletic, 2-way player who plays 2nd base and RHP. Defensively, James has active feet, agile movements, and he presents his glove well. He has good range, fields cleanly, and throws with accuracy across the diamond. On the mound, James has a clean arm action, a compact delivery, and he finishes in a square position toward home. At the plate, James has square set-up, good balance, and he gets good extension through the ball. He swings on plane, can spray to all fields, and he rotates his hips through properly. James can improve overall skills with work on the following. 

Defense
1. Use 2 hands
2. Double plays
3. Arm strength
Pitching
1. Finish
2. Release
3. Arm strength
Offense
1. Lower body
2. Rhythm
3. Bat speed

Profile

James Buffington Fargo, ND info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position 2B
Grad Year 2025 Secondary Position RHP
High School Sheyenne High School Bats Right
Height 4'8'' Throws Right
Weight 75 LBS Arm 50 mph
60 YD 9.44

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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