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RJ Heller

RJ Heller OF/1B

  • Cabin John, MD
  • Walt Whitman High School
  • Travel Team: DMV Prospects 2025 Scout
  • Grad 2025
  • Ht 6'1''
  • Wt 210 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 79 mph
  • 60 YD 6.91 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • 1.72 sec 10 Yds
  • 5.25 sec 40 Yds
  • 6.91▲ sec 60 Yds
  • 4.52 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 4.66 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 4.53 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 7'11'' Broad Jump
  • 142 psi Grip (L)
  • 108 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 79 mph mph Velocity
  • 40 Arm Grade

Position - OF

  • 42 Fielding Grade

Position - 1B

  • 48 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 55 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 58 Power Grade (R)
  • 91 mph mph Exit Velocity

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • Position Projection

08/13/2023 - National Showcase - Bowie, MD RJ continues to show as a prospect with improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a 7.25 runner. At the plate, is where he improved the most, now displaying excellent hitting abilities with near pro level power potential has improved through a tall, open setup. Hands are quick (91 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. At 1B, defensive abilities are now well above average as he shows smooth / fluid actions. He displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Feet are active as he attacks ball and plays through with his body. Hands are clean and presents out front. In the OF, he takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. He utilizes his foot quickness in covering a lot of ground. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program.

04/10/2022 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Washington, DC RJ is an OF/1B prospect who will graduate in 2025. Tall frame athletic build with strength present and room to fill throughout. Primary OF, he creates good fielding angles, with active/efficient footwork, and showed ability to cover ground in all directions. He works through the ball well with a clean transfer off his left foot. Has a loose arm stroke in back as he works into a high 3/4 release point coming forward. Creates good momentum towards target, with accurate/on-line throws into the infield, and an arm velocity up to 72mph. In the infield, he works to center the ball and showed ability to make routine plays. Creates good fielding angles and works behind the baseball with his eyes behind glove. Fields from an athletic fielding position, with ability to pick out hops, and fields out front with a clean transfer. Showed good bag awareness and ability to spin glove side on his throws to 2nd base. At the plate, he hits from an athletic and open stance. He hits into a firm front side, with the ability to keep barrel in the zone a long time, and has a fast barrel through the hitting zone. Hit balls hard to the pull side with a bat exit velocity up to 86mph. With 3 years of continued growth and development, we foresee this 2-way prospect making huge strides on the baseball field.

09/04/2020 - MS All-Region Tournament RJ is an athletic 1B prospect who showcased his skills during the All-Region Tournament. In the field, RJ shows active footwork and takes good angles to the ball. He gets into a square position and fields the ball out in front of his body. His exchange is clean and he makes accurate throws to his target. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a tall stance with center balance. He gets into his load and drives through well with his lower half. He generates fast bat speed through the zone, producing good gap to gap power. With five more years to develop, RJ has the time and potential to further progress his skills on the field.

07/30/2020 - Summer Pro Training Experience - MD (HS) RJ continues to shine on the diamond. In the OF, he takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He needs to work to get behind balls more and play through with momentum to his target. Range will increase as he continues to improve foot quickness. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he shows a squared setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach.

02/29/2020 - Baseball Factory Mid-Atlantic Offensive Skills Training - Columbia, MD (Ages 12-14) RJ is a strong (5'9"/175) RHH who graduates in 2025. At the plate, he displays a square/athletic stands with centered balance and a solid base. He has smooth rhythm to load, whips the barrel through the zone and engages his lower 1/2. He squares the ball up and creates hard/consistent contact (exit velocity = 74 mph). Heller is a talented athlete who has a ton of upside.

01/17/2020 - Baseball Factory's Spring Training at Pirate City (Ages 12-14) RJ continues to show a promising future on the diamond. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. At the plate is where he continues to show best through a squared setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with strength in his swing with gap-to-gap pop. At 1B, he displays smooth / fluid actions. Feet are active as he shows proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are clean but needs to present earlier and more out front. Range will increase as he continues to improve foot quickness. Throws are accurate, flashing carry but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a great personality, is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.

07/28/2019 - Accelerated Interactive Video Program - Washington, DC RJ is a 1B/OF prospect who will graduate in 2025. At 1B, RJ moves efficiently and fields in a square position with a firm glove. He makes a clean exchange and gains momentum well on his throws, keeping them consistent with carry through his target. In the OF, RJ shows efficient footwork and fields with a firm glove. He makes a clean exchange and keeps his throws accurate with carry through his target. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance and takes a short stride. He gets into his load and produces fast bat speed through the and drives the ball to all fields. Overall abilities can improve with work on the following. 

1B
1. Lateral range
2. Present hands out in front
OF
1. Lower fielding position
2. Stay directional when throwing
Hitting
1. Smoother rhythm
2. Level swing path

Profile

RJ Heller Cabin John, MD info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position OF
Grad Year 2025 Secondary Position 1B
High School Walt Whitman High School Bats Right
Height 6'1'' Throws Right
Weight 210 LBS Arm 79 mph
60 YD 6.91

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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