25.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/14/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
1B
Nick
Gates
Niceville (HS) • FL
6' 4" • 220LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Titans/Atlanta Braves Scout Team 17u
6' 4" • 220LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Titans/Atlanta Braves Scout Team 17u
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Best Of Stats
76
Bat Speed (max)
10/14/23
27
Rot. Acc (max)
11/12/22
-
Hard Hit %
100.3
Exit Velocity (max)
10/14/23
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/14/23
370
Distance (max)
10/14/23
50
Sweet Spot %
12/18/21
7.39
60
10/14/23
4.09
30-yd
10/14/23
1.72
10-yd
10/14/23
18.6
Run speed (max)
10/14/23
-
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
12/18/21
79
C Velo
10/14/23
2.14 - 2.33
Pop Time
7/06/21
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
2020
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.21 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.71
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.17 - 2.19
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
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.81
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.33
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.84
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.51 - 2.61
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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.
8.3
PBR Florida Holiday Classic
Dec 18, 2021
Position
7.81
60-yard
2.24 - 2.30
Pop Time
79
OF Velo
72
C Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
370
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
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).
94.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
355
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
197
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.4
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).
85.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
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.
16.4
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.
2023 Junior State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 14, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
370
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Sophomore State Games (Invite-Only)
Nov 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Florida Holiday Classic
Dec 18, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North FL Analytics Day/Team FL ID
Jul 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
69.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
123
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.8
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.
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.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.9
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.
2023 Junior State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 14, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Sophomore State Games (Invite-Only)
Nov 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Florida Holiday Classic
Dec 18, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North FL Analytics Day/Team FL ID
Jul 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
65.9
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.39
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.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.39
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.
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.
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.
70.33
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Best of 2022: Catcher Velo - Jan 18, 2023
- 2022 Sophomore State Games: Blast Leaderboard - Nov 17, 2022
- 2022 Sophomore State Games: Trackman Leaderboard - Nov 16, 2022
- 2022 Sophomore State Games: Statistical Analysis - Nov 14, 2022
- 2022 Sophomore State Games: North/East Preview - Nov 11, 2022
- PBR FL Holiday Classic: Statistical Analysis - Dec 21, 2021
- Summer Standouts: 2025-2026s - Sep 9, 2021
- North FL Analytics Day/Team FL ID: Player Analysis - Aug 11, 2021
- North FL Analytics Day/Team FL ID: Statistical Analysis - Jul 7, 2021
- Southeast/JR Southeast Summer Kick-Off: Player Analysis - Jun 10, 2020
- Southeast/JR Southeast Summer Kick-Off: Statistical Analysis - May 28, 2020
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Large, physical frame.
Hits: RHH. Wide, athletic setup. Quick hands with a level path. Potential for power.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 MPH. 355' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Loose over the top action.
Defense: 2.17-2.19 pop times. Efficient mover behind the plate with a strong block.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.
6-foot-2, 175-pound long lanky build. Confident projectable during batting practice, Gates best exit velocity was 84 mph. (63.25 mph bat speed average). (21.25 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a tight compact load, then uses a short quick stride. Has efficient developing bat speed, long level swing plane and high extension on his finish. He found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 70 mph; has twitchy sure hands, quick fluid feet, and a natural clean transfer. recorded a pop time of 2.14-2.33. Staggered, flexible setup with above average flexibility. Showed decent accuracy to the bag with a longer arm action and an-over-the-top slot.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-9, 138-pounds.
Defense: 2.51-2.61 pop times. Feet move surely and quickly in the IF and behind the plate. Comfortable in legs and stays low and level through throws.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short arm action with good follow through and uses wrists to snap the ball out his hand.
Hit: RHH. Straight up stance. Takes his weight to the pitch. Quick hands that have a direct path to the ball when he stays stiff on the front leg.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.84 runner in the 60.