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RJ Shields

RJ Shields RHP/OF

  • Venice, FL
  • Venice High School
  • Grad 2027
  • Ht 5'10''
  • Wt 170 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Left
  • Arm 88 mph
  • 60 YD 7.56 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • 1.96 sec 10 Yds
  • 5.11 sec 40 Yds
  • 7.56 sec 60 Yds
  • 5.08 sec H > 1B (LHH)
  • 5.13 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 5.14 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 7'1'' Broad Jump
  • 108 psi Grip (L)
  • 110 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 88 mph mph Velocity
  • 45 Arm Grade

Position - OF

  • 45 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 40 Hitting Grade (L)
  • 40 Power Grade (L)
  • 77 mph mph Exit Velocity

Pitching

  • 3/4 Arm Angle
  • 45 Arm Action Grade
  • 42 Control Grade
  • 42 Delivery Grade
  • 80 – 82 mph FASTBALL
  • 45 FB Grade
  • 69 – 70 mph CURVEBALL
  • 45 CB Grade
  • 69 – 90 mph CHANGEUP
  • 42 CH Grade
  • N/A mph SLIDER
  • N/A SL Grade

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • RHP/OFPosition Projection

10/11/2023 - Arizona Freshman Fall Classic (2027) RJ is a 2027 RHP/OF out of Venice, FL who had a chance to showcase his skillset at the Arizona Freshman Fall Classic. In the OF, he displays smooth/fluid actions. He takes good first steps in reading balls off the bat. Feet are aggressive as he takes proper routes/angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind balls but needs through with momentum to his target. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate with online carry (88 mph velocity) to his target. At the plate he continues to shine through an open setup. Hands are quick and work to and through a short/direct/level swing path, creating extension. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Lower half works well through the swing with an aggressive hip turn. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 82 mph. Fastball showed a range of 80-82 mph with cutting action. Slider is hard with 10/4 shape and tight short break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with sinking action. Control is solid as he attacks hitters and throws strikes with all his pitches. 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.

02/12/2023 - National Showcase - St. Petersburg (Tampa), FL RJ is an athletic RHP/OF who showed as a prospect with his baseball abilities. In the OF, defensive abilities are solid as he utilizes his aggressive feet as he takes proper routes/angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate with carry (83 mph velocity) to his target. At the plate, he shows an open setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He makes consistent contact through a line drive approach. Lower half works well through the swing with an aggressive hip turn. On the mound, fastball showed a range of 77-79 mph with tailing action. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with late break and shows as a quality pitch. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with sinking action. Cutter has tight spin with short break. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. With 4 years to further develop, RJ has potential with time and room to progress his game.

Profile

RJ Shields Venice, FL info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position RHP
Grad Year 2027 Secondary Position OF
High School Venice High School Bats Left
Height 5'10'' Throws Right
Weight 170 LBS Arm 88 mph
60 YD 7.56

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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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