@ryannichols711 
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
1/17/26
CLASS OF 2027
SS
RHP
Ryan
Nichols
Tuscaloosa County (HS) • AL
5' 9" • 155LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Atlanta Braves Scout Team
5' 9" • 155LBSR/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Atlanta Braves Scout Team
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/17/26
18.1
Rot. Acc (max)
1/17/26
71
Hard Hit %
1/17/26
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
1/17/26
91.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/09/25
365
Distance (max)
6/16/26
71
Sweet Spot %
1/17/26
6.76
60-yd
11/09/25
3.81
30-yd
11/09/25
1.65
10-yd
11/09/25
20.8
Run speed (max)
11/09/25
85
INF Velo
8/17/25
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
11/09/25
1.93 - 2.01
Pop Time
11/09/25
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
6/05/25
84 - 85
Velo Range
6/05/25
2230
Spin Rate (avg)
8/17/25
Changeup
74 - 74
Velo Range
8/17/25
1817
Spin Rate (avg)
8/17/25
Curveball
66 - 71
Velo Range
8/17/25
2317
Spin Rate (avg)
8/17/25
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.01
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
365
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
235
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.0569
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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).
99.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
331
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
269
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.9081
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 16, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
97.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
91.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
286
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Birmingham Fall ID
Nov 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
98.9
Exit Velocity (max)
91.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
266
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
99.2
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
272
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.6
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.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
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.
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2026
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Birmingham Fall ID
Nov 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
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).
2230
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.
27.5
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).
68.5
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).
2317
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).
74.1
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).
1817
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).
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
84.7
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 83.4
Velo Range
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,477
Spin Rate (max)
2,230
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
70.7
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 70.7
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,377
Spin Rate (max)
2,317
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
74.1
Velocity (max)
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,817
Spin Rate (max)
1,817
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2025
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.93
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.81
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.76
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.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 16, 2026
Vald
1.75
10-yd
3.89
30-yd
6.94
60-yd
20.2
Run speed (max)
2.34
RSI (max)
22.2
Jump Height (max)
Birmingham Fall ID
Nov 9, 2025
Vald
1.65
10-yd
3.81
30-yd
6.76
60-yd
20.8
Run speed (max)
2.57
RSI (max)
17.4
Jump Height (max)
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Vald
1.74
10-yd
3.98
30-yd
7.09
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
2.25
RSI (max)
18.4
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
2025
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.
75.08
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.
72.28
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Yellowhammer State Games: Quick Hits, Middle Infielders - Jun 21, 2026
- PB South Alabama Showdown: Scout Blog - Mar 3, 2026
- PB Alabama Kickoff Classic: Scout Blog - Feb 24, 2026
- 2026 Tuscaloosa County Wildcats Team Preview - Feb 18, 2026
- Birmingham Fall ID: Quick Hits - Nov 11, 2025
- River Run Fall Games: Quick Hits, Infielders - Aug 20, 2025
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Physical
2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. "Lean, projectable frame with long levers and significant physical upside remaining."
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with rhythmic timing into the load. Shows advanced feel for the barrel throughout the zone., Shows the ability to adjust the barrel to different pitch locations.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 86.0 mph. 365' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Shows present arm strength across the diamond., "Generates firm, accurate throws from multiple angles."
Defense: Shows reliable glove work on routine plays., Fields the position with confidence and body control.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 73.81 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 162-pounds. "Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size."
Hit: RHH. Hands start lower., Relaxed hand set. Occasional lift in the swing., Middle and opposite field round of BP. 71.7 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 91.2 mph. 344' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. "Loose, quicker arm.", Still developing strength.
Defense: Clean exchange., Athletic mover to both sides., Fields clean.
ATH: 1.71 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 75.08 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Medium, athletic frame. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, higher hands. Controlled load with small leg lift, power to the pull side. Multiple HR's during BP. 71.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 91.4 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. INF-78 mph. Quick, short, present arm strength.
Defense: 1.93-2.01 pop times. Clean on all transfers, blocks and defends well.
ATH: 6.76 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 72.28 Edge Score
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame, peoportional build.
Delivery: Athletic and clean movements down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T85, 79-83 mph. Able to move the pitch to both sides of the plate, mostly straight. T2477, 2230 average rpm.
CB: 66-71 mph. Solid 11/5 shape with late depth. T2377, 2317 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Late tumble into RH hitters. Deceptive out of teh hand. T1817, 1817 average rpm.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.40 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame, peoportional build.
Hit: RHH. Slighty crouched stance with natural handset. Quicker swing with a flat path. Controls the barrel well, mostly middle of the field approach prodcing line drvies. 66.3 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Higher 3/4 slot with plenty of arm strength.
Defense: Clean and effortless with the feet. High level skills with the glove.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.2 Edge Score