20.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/01/23
CLASS OF 2024
OF
James
Nydegger
Southeastern CC (IA)
Mount Carmel (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Nationals
Mount Carmel (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Nationals
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
10/01/23
17.5
Rot. Acc (max)
10/01/23
18
Hard Hit %
10/01/23
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
10/01/23
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/01/23
312
Distance (max)
10/01/23
64
Sweet Spot %
10/01/23
6.79
60
10/01/23
-
30-yd
1.64
10-yd
10/01/23
19.9
Run speed (max)
10/01/23
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
10/01/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.79
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
13.7
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.8
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 1, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.5
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 1, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.64
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.79
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 1, 2023
Swift
1.64
10-yd
6.79
60-yd
19.9
Run speed (max)
28.0
Jump Height (max)
27.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
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.
75.67
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Physical
2023
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.
OF James Nydegger (Mount Carmel) had a strong all-around showing at the event, highlighted by a 6.79 laser-timed 60, the best of the event. He also was an easy mover in the outfield and topped at 84 mph with a quick arm. Offensively, the 5-foot-11, 160-pound, right-handed hitter has quick hands, creates bat speed and made a lot of hard, lifted contact. Nydegger peaked at 92.8 mph off the bat and also registered a furthest batted ball of 312’. One to follow coming out of the event.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and controlled stride. Fast hands, creates advanced bat speed and jumps off the barrel for his size. Made a lot of loud, lifted contact to both gaps. 68.5 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball in-stride and out front, moves well around the ball.
Run: 6.79 runner in the 60.