76.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/10/24
CLASS OF 2028
OF
LHP
Max
Nickle
Huntley (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 135LBS
L/L • 14yr 3mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois - Haskins 14u
5' 10" • 135LBS
L/L • 14yr 3mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois - Haskins 14u
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Best Of Stats
73.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/10/24
118
Distance (max)
2/10/24
11
Sweet Spot %
2/10/24
-
60
4.51
30-yd
2/10/24
1.95
10-yd
2/11/23
16.5
Run speed (max)
2/10/24
-
INF Velo
72
OF Velo
2/10/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
67
Velocity (max)
2/10/24
65 - 67
Velo Range
2/10/24
1329
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Changeup
62.5 - 63.3
Velo Range
2/10/24
1225
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Curveball
57 - 58
Velo Range
2/11/23
1516
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Slider
61.1 - 62.2
Velo Range
2/10/24
1663
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.51
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.0
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
118
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
48
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
-0.8
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.
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
76.2
Exit Velocity (max)
73.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
48
Distance (avg)
118
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.8
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).
1301
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.
19.8
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.9
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).
1225
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).
61.7
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).
1663
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.3
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).
1329
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.
21.7
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).
57.3
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).
1516
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).
58.9
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).
1210
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).
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
66.9
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 66.7
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,407
Spin Rate (max)
1,301
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
62.2
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 62.2
Velo Range
60.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,722
Spin Rate (max)
1,663
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
63.3
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 63.3
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,324
Spin Rate (max)
1,225
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
62.2
Velocity (max)
60.3 - 62.2
Velo Range
59.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,430
Spin Rate (max)
1,329
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
57.8
Velocity (max)
56.8 - 57.8
Velo Range
55.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,637
Spin Rate (max)
1,516
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
60.0
Velocity (max)
57.7 - 60.0
Velo Range
57.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,347
Spin Rate (max)
1,210
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.03
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.51
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.95
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.51
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Skinny, high-waisted.
Delivery: Stretch-only. High leg kick, drop/drive delivery with deception to it.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm path, loose arm action, sidearm slot.
FB: T67, 65-67 mph. Arm-side action, thrown consistently to the arm side. T1407, 1301 average rpm.
SL: 61-62 mph. Short wrinkle, 3/9 shape. Throws for strikes. T1722, 1663 average rpm.
CH: 63-63 mph. Circle-change. Mostly straight, thrown with intent to the glove side. T1324, 1225 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Skinny, high-waisted.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup. Minimal load, toe tap stride. Hands rock into a flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, some whip through the zone with extension.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 118’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 72 mph. Long, loose, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Long levers, athletic movement.
Run: 4.51 30-yard dash.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-5, 105-pounds. Long levers, athletic, well proportioned.
Hit: LHH. Closed, upright setup, smooth load and short stride. Short swing, level through the zone, uses the whole field.
Arm: LH. OF - 59 mph. Clean 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, steady hands.
Run: 4.51 30-yard split.
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg-kick, tall/fall lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T62, 60-62 mph. Sinking action to the arm-side. T1430, 1329 average rpm.
CB: 57-58 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape, some feel. T1637, 1516 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Clean out of the hand and fade through the zone. T1347, 1210 average rpm.