23.1
Hand Speed (max)
10/04/20
CLASS OF 2023
3B
OF
Hunter
Nichols
Central Alabama CC
Murphy (HS) • AL
5' 9" • 185LBS
L/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Knight Knation 17U
Murphy (HS) • AL
5' 9" • 185LBS
L/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Knight Knation 17U
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
7/06/22
25.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/23/21
-
Hard Hit %
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/04/20
73.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/23/21
318
Distance (max)
10/04/20
63
Sweet Spot %
7/06/22
7.22
60
7/14/20
4.02
30-yd
7/06/22
1.77
10-yd
7/06/22
19
Run speed (max)
7/06/22
76
INF Velo
1/23/22
79
OF Velo
10/04/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75
Velocity (max)
6/24/21
72 - 75
Velo Range
6/24/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
68 - 70
Velo Range
6/24/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
6/24/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.22
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.2
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
278
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
134
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.0
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).
87.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
150
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.3
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).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.2
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.
All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
69.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
South Alabama Preseason All-State
Jan 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
65.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
63
Distance (avg)
112
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
73.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR at The Hank
Oct 4, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
South Alabama Select
Jul 14, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
64.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
196
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.4
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.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.3
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.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.7
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.
All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Alabama Preseason All-State
Jan 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.1
Bat Speed (max)
60.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
59.3
Bat Speed (max)
57.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR at The Hank
Oct 4, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
South Alabama Select
Jul 14, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.02
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.02
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.02
30-yd
7.25
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
2.62
RSi (max)
2.00
RSi (avg)
1,485
Jump Power (max)
23.4
Jump Height (max)
23.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
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.
53.03
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Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed stance, quiet load with minimal movement, no stride. Inside-out approach.
Power: 82.8 max exit velocity, averaged 69.7 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm swing on the backside, 3/4 finish.
Defense: Solid actions with the glove.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Athletic, physical frame with a strong lower half.
Hit:Athletic, balanced set-up with no stride. Loose/repeatable swing, level path through the zone with a middle of the field approach.
Power: 83.5 max exit velocity, averaged 65.3 mph. 112’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 76 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure hands with a clean transfer, moves well side-to-side with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.
5-foot-9, 185-pound proportional solid frame. During batting practice, Nichols recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph while starting in a balanced wide stance with a tight load and a short stride. Showed solid bat speed and a simple flat swing plane and level finish with an opposite field approach. In the outfield, his best throws to the plate topped out at 78 mph and has a developing exchange. Used a long arm action and an-over-the-top slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.24. Not much of a stride to trigger the swing as he worked the hands inside contact, showing a mostly opposite field approach.
5-foot-9, 185-pound. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 88 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load. Bat speed is average and shows simple swing plane. He Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Line drive approach. In the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 79 mph; has soft hands and consistent feet. Had a high ¾ slot with decent accuracy to the base. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.58.
5-foot-9, 185-pound physical frame. In the box, Nichols had an exit velocity of 82 mph. Sets up in an open stance and used a big leg kick. He Barreled up some balls throughout his round. Pull side approach. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 76 mph; has a clean exchange and soft hands. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.22. A good looking '23 grad.