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John Best '23 Recruiting Profile
ClubVirginia Spiders
Height5'10"
Weight165lbs
Age20
Primary PositionLHP
Secondary PositionCenter Fielder
Dominant HandLeft
Top Fastball Velocity82
Consistent Fastball Velocity80
Consistent Changeup Velocity71
Consistent Breaking Ball Velocity68
60 Yard Dash7.11
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2022 Highlights
2021 Spotlight 
2020 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Hi my name is John Best and I am a left handed pitcher. My goal is to pitch at the collegiate level and excel. I have kept good grades through my life and love competing in everything I do. I am a hard worker and for the past year have been working really hard to gain velocity and control. Thank you for reading my personal statement.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- Varsity Starter
- 1 year
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
- 2021 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #7
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2023 Virginia Spiders (Showcase)
- 2020 Hanover Hurricanes (AA)
- 2020 Hanover Hurricanes (AA)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Coach Mike Morris
- Position Coach
- Isaac Lippert
Events
- Camp/Event
- Baseball Factory: Back to Baseball Evaluation
- 2/15/21 to 2/15/21
- Definite college prospect. Outstanding LHP, pounds the zone with a 3 pitch mix. Commands all 3 pitches. Throws a heavy fastball with a loose, easy arm action. Throws downhill with polished mechanics. Huge upside, could be special with added velocity. Focus on J Bands and long toss. Drags a little on backside, could use more lower half. Could be a D1 prospect with the right guidance. Takes good angles in the outfield, gets behind fly balls, throws with accuracy. Naturally athletic. Try to be quicker with exchange to throw. Stay low and play through ball, can get a little high at times. Really nice swing. Strong base, nice controlled load, nice short path. Hits with smooth rhythm. Still lean, work hard in weight room to continue adding bat speed. Really nice approach! Lefty/lefty is a very desirable trait for college coaches.
- Camp/Event
- CNU Baseball Camp
- 11/07/20 to 11/08/20
Statistics
| Statistic | 2021 Junior Varsity | 2020 Hanover Hurric |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. | .333 | .272 |
| GP/GS | 6/6 | 34/34 |
| AB | 21 | 81 |
| R | 6 | 20 |
| H | 7 | 22 |
| RBI | 2 | |
| SLG% | .333 | |
| BB | 2 | 11 |
| SO | 2 | 10 |
| OB% | .391 | .372 |
| SB/Attempts | 7/8 | 19/21 |
| PO | 5 | |
| Assists | 2 | |
| Errors | 0 | |
| Fielding % | 1.000 | |
| ERA | 1.83 | 4.79 |
| W-L (Pitching Record) | 0-0 | 4-1 |
| Appearances | 2 | 14 |
| Games Started | 1 | 6 |
| Innings Pitched | 7.2 | 37 2/3 |
| Hits | 5 | 19 |
| Runs Allowed | 5 | 30 |
| Earned Runs | 2 | 20 |
| Batter's BB | 4 | 44 |
| Batter's SO | 9 | 59 |
| 2B | 4 | |
| 3B | 1 | |
| HBP | 2 | |
| Team Record | 13-17-4 | |
| Types of Pitches | Fastball (2 and 4 Seam), Curve, Changeup | |
| Complete Games | 1 | |
| Batter's HBP | 5 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Statistics (Jr) AP English (Jr)Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- ActivitiesJr Beta Club Volunteer Coach - youth baseball and basketball Active in Church Youth Group
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