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PBR IA Uncommitted Spotlight: '20 Sam Nicolino, OF, D.M. Roosevelt

October 24, 2019
Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa


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Sam Nicolino

Class of 2020 / OF

Rankings  StateRank: 79 / POS: 13

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: OF
  • High School: Des Moines Roosevelt
    State: IA
  • Summer Team: Iowa Sticks
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.83
60-yard
(03/10/19)
2.40 - 2.50
Pop Time
81
OF Velo
(08/30/21)
64
C Velo
95
Exit Velo
(09/22/20)
4.34
H-1st
Position
60-yard
7.06
OF Velo
81
View Event
Position
60-yard
6.84
OF Velo
78
Exit Velo
95
View Event
Position
60-yard
6.88
Exit Velo
92
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.01
OF Velo
72
Exit Velo
93
View Event
Position
60-yard
6.83
OF Velo
77
Exit Velo
93
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
98.8
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/22/20)
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/22/20)
251
Distance (avg)
(08/30/21)
366
Distance (max)
(08/30/21)
Hard Hit %
(09/22/20)
Sweet Spot %
(08/30/21)
Line Drive %
(08/30/21)
Fly Ball %
(08/30/21)
Ground Ball %
(09/22/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
95.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
89.9
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
366
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
89.9
Distance (avg)
195
Distance (max)
344
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Blast - Hitting
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
(09/22/20)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(09/22/20)
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
(09/22/20)
75.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(09/22/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(09/22/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(09/22/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/30/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(09/22/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
22.8
Bat Speed (max)
75.4
Bat Speed (avg)
73.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
View Event
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
26.1
Hand Speed (avg)
25.2
Bat Speed (max)
77.9
Bat Speed (avg)
75.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
View Event

Videos

(8/11/19)



 

PBR: What schools have expressed interest in you?
NICOLINO: Ellsworth CC, Northwestern College, Grand View University, Central College, Wartburg College, Iowa Lakes CC, Simpson College, Nebraska Wesleyan, and Northwest Missouri State University.

PBR: Have you taken any visits, or have any visits scheduled in the near future?
NICOLINO: I have visited Ellsworth CC, Northwestern College, Grand View University and Northwest Missouri State University.

PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)
NICOLINO: I am planning on majoring in Criminal Justice so looking for a school with a strong CJ program.  I am also the editor for our high school paper and would like to continue to pursue Journalism (either as a course or a club). I am looking for a school where I can contribute on the diamond in any way.

PBR: What were some of your highlights during your junior year?
NICOLINO: It was my first year starting on Varsity. I started the first 17 games of the season as either designated hitter, catcher or outfielder. We went 29-10 as a team and won conference before losing to Ankeny in the the sub state final game. I hit my first high school home run as well.

PBR: What are your goals for this year?
NICOLINO: My goals for 2020 are to make a college commitment, make first team all-conference and win a state title!

PBR: Do you play any other sports?
NICOLINO: I have played golf since my freshman year.   This year I plan on running track in the Spring before baseball.

PBR: What is your ACT and GPA?
NICOLINO: My GPA is currently 2.98 and my ACT is 21.  I'm retaking the ACT next weekend.