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James Leicester

James Leicester SS/OF

  • Laguna Niguel, CA
  • Dana Hills
  • Travel Team: BPA
  • Grad 2026
  • Ht 6'2''
  • Wt 175 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 79 mph
  • 60 YD 7.23 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • 1.76 sec 10 Yds
  • 5.06 sec 40 Yds
  • 7.23 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.60 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 4.72 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 4.69 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 8'0'' Broad Jump
  • 123 psi Grip (L)
  • 125 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 79 mph mph Velocity
  • 45 Arm Grade

Position - SS

  • 48 Fielding Grade

Position - OF

  • N/A Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 48 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 48 Power Grade (R)
  • 84 mph mph Exit Velocity

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • SSPosition Projection

04/14/2024 - National Showcase - Orange (Los Angeles), CA James is an athletic SS in the class of 2026. He shows off a good frame with room to continue to fill out. In the field, he does a good job of creating angles and working downhill to the baseball. His hands work with fluidity as he consistently finds the right hop. At the plate, he hits from a crouched stance. Shows smooth timing and is centered at contact. Made consistent contact to all fields with good barrel control. With continued growth and development, we foresee James making huge strides on the baseball diamond.

04/16/2023 - National Showcase - Costa Mesa (Los Angeles), CA James is an impressive 2026 graduate out of Dana Hills High in Orange County. Defensively, he shows a good feel and approach up the middle. He displays lightness in his footwork and moves well laterally as indicated with his above-average 5-10-5 shuttle run for a 15 year old. Arm strength currently sits at 73mph. Grip strength was well above average for a freshman and that strength played into his bp rounds with exit velocities as high as 84mph. He shows quick hands and uses the whole field effectively. He also threw us a bullpen. He keeps it rather simple on the bump displaying a three pitch mix with fastball topping at 70mph. Shows balance and good direction. Would like to see a longer stride length to help generate more velocity so a stretching program is recommended. With 3+ years of high school remaining, Leicester should turn heads as he progresses.

Profile

James Leicester Laguna Niguel, CA info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position SS
Grad Year 2026 Secondary Position OF
High School Dana Hills Bats Right
Height 6'2'' Throws Right
Weight 175 LBS Arm 79 mph
60 YD 7.23

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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