83
Velocity (max)
9/01/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
OF
Nikolas
Lacona
Wartburg College
Knoxville (HS) • IA
5' 10" • 203LBS
L/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks
Knoxville (HS) • IA
5' 10" • 203LBS
L/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 83
Velo Range
9/01/22
2044
Spin Rate (avg)
8/07/22
Changeup
75 - 77
Velo Range
9/01/22
1367
Spin Rate (avg)
5/01/22
Curveball
71.2 - 72.4
Velo Range
5/01/22
2049
Spin Rate (avg)
5/01/22
Slider
72.5 - 73.8
Velo Range
8/07/22
2207
Spin Rate (avg)
8/07/22
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
8/07/22
71
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/01/22
275
Distance (max)
8/07/22
67
Sweet Spot %
9/01/22
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
8/07/22
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
8/07/22
20
Rot. Acc (max)
8/07/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.68
60
9/01/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
9/01/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.68
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
157
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.9
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.
PBR IA Scout Day- IA Sticks (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Sep 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
71.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
118
Distance (avg)
229
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Top Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
64.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
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.
75.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.2
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.
PBR IA Top Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 7, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
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).
2027
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.
25.1
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).
71.8
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).
2049
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).
75.8
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).
1367
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Slider
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).
2207
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR IA Top Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 7, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.3
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 81.3
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,197
Spin Rate (max)
2,044
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.8
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 73.8
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,238
Spin Rate (max)
2,207
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR IA Summer Launch- Central Iowa
May 1, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
80.8 - 81.9
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,178
Spin Rate (max)
1,996
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
72.5
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 72.4
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,170
Spin Rate (max)
2,049
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.8
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.6
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,472
Spin Rate (max)
1,367
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
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
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.71
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.
PBR IA Top Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 7, 2022
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.19
30-yd
7.71
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
7.8
Run Speed (avg)
2.20
RSi (max)
2.20
RSi (avg)
1,708
Jump Power (max)
24.1
Jump Height (max)
24.0
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 203-pounds.
Hit: Wider square stance, rushed hand load, uses shoulders to swing, uphill plane, looks to elevate to pull side of field.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 64.8 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79.00 mph.
Defense: Solid/avg defender, inconsistent routes and angles, max effort on throws that are elevated to target.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Short rocker, uptempo, short stride landing across body, high front side creating deception, heavy head whack on finish.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, OT slot.
FB: T82.3, 79-81 mph. T2197, 2037 average rpm. Flat, solid location to both sides of plate.
SL: 72-74 mph. T2238, 2207 average rpm. Spinning action; lacks consistent shape and break.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 203-pounds.
Delivery: Larger rocker step into uncontrolled leg kick balance point, lands with open front foot, aggressive finish with extension out front.
Arm Action: RH. Long swing out of glove, pie arm path, ¾ slot.
FB: T82, 80.8-81.9 mph. T2178, 1995 average rpm.
CB: 71.2-72.4 mph. T2170, 2048 average rpm.
CH: 74.9-76.6 mph. T1471, 1366 average rpm.