74.3
Velocity (max)
6/02/24
CLASS OF 2027
RHP
OF
Henrik
Zhai
John Jay - Cross River (HS) • NY
5' 8" • 135LBS
R/R • 15yr 1mo
Travel Team: Taconic Rangers
5' 8" • 135LBS
R/R • 15yr 1mo
Travel Team: Taconic Rangers
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
73.2 - 74.3
Velo Range
6/02/24
2039
Spin Rate (avg)
6/02/24
Changeup
70.1 - 71.2
Velo Range
6/02/24
1650
Spin Rate (avg)
6/02/24
Curveball
65 - 67
Velo Range
6/02/24
2483
Spin Rate (avg)
6/02/24
81.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/02/24
69.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/05/23
279
Distance (max)
6/02/24
78
Sweet Spot %
7/05/23
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/02/24
62.1
Bat Speed (max)
7/05/23
15.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/02/24
-
Hard Hit %
8.01
60
6/02/24
4.38
30-yd
7/05/23
1.87
10-yd
7/05/23
16.5
Run speed (max)
7/05/23
-
INF Velo
74
OF Velo
6/02/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.01
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.2
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
279
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
42.2
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
118
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2024 Taconic Rangers Scout Day
Jun 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.5
Exit Velocity (max)
63.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.3
Exit Velocity (max)
69.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
223
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2023 Rising Stars: East
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
77.6
Exit Velocity (max)
67.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
96
Distance (avg)
219
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2024 Taconic Rangers Scout Day
Jun 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.2
Bat Speed (max)
56.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
62.1
Bat Speed (max)
59.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Rising Stars: East
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.2
Hand Speed (max)
15.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.2
Bat Speed (max)
55.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2039
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
27.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2483
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1650
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1678
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1834
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1081
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2024 Taconic Rangers Scout Day
Jun 2, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
74.3
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 74.3
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,110
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.6
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 66.6
Velo Range
62.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,515
Spin Rate (max)
2,483
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.2
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 71.2
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,695
Spin Rate (max)
1,650
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
71.7
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,934
Spin Rate (max)
1,739
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
62.9
Velocity (max)
60.3 - 62.7
Velo Range
58.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,087
Spin Rate (max)
1,978
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Rising Stars: East
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
69.0
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 68.6
Velo Range
64.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,706
Spin Rate (max)
1,461
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.2
Velocity (max)
59.2 - 61.2
Velo Range
56.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,676
Spin Rate (max)
1,497
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.6
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 64.6
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,141
Spin Rate (max)
1,081
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.01
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.38
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.12
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
79.89
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Physical: 5-6, 134 pounds; Average, slight build. 8.12 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Lifts hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 78 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; walks into ready position while sitting back. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. OF - 65 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 72 MPH, while sitting 68-71 MPH; straight action. CB: 61-63 MPH; showed depth.
Physical: 5-foot-6, 134 pounds; Average, slender build. 8.36 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a one-handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 78 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 69 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 69 MPH, while sitting 67 - 69 MPH; arm side run with sink. CB: 59 - 61 MPH; late action. CH: 64 - 65 MPH; maintains same plain.