87
Velocity (max)
7/23/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
RHP
Nate
Ciemny
Wisconsin-Parkside
Joliet Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 9mo
Travel Team: Illinois Premier
Joliet Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 9mo
Travel Team: Illinois Premier
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 86
Velo Range
7/23/22
2042
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/22
Changeup
75.9 - 78.3
Velo Range
8/09/22
1567
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/22
Curveball
71 - 74
Velo Range
8/09/22
2246
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/22
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/27/21
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/27/21
287
Distance (max)
3/27/21
73
Sweet Spot %
3/27/21
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/27/21
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
3/27/21
16.8
Rot. Acc (max)
9/16/20
-
Hard Hit %
7.1
60
3/27/21
3.96
30-yd
8/09/22
1.72
10-yd
8/09/22
18.9
Run speed (max)
8/09/22
81
INF Velo
3/27/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.21
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
9.8
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
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.
13.1
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).
70.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
55.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
146
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
39.6
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.
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Open
Sep 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
70.0
Exit Velocity (max)
55.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.3
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.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.9
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.
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Open
Sep 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
2042
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.
24.5
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).
72.4
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).
2246
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).
77.1
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).
1567
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
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).
2002
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).
63.2
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).
1798
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).
68.6
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).
979
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 84.7
Velo Range
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,216
Spin Rate (max)
2,042
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.2
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 74.0
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,318
Spin Rate (max)
2,246
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.7
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 78.3
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,603
Spin Rate (max)
1,567
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Joliet Open
Sep 16, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 80.8
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,106
Spin Rate (max)
2,002
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
63.6
Velocity (max)
62.8 - 63.6
Velo Range
60.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,857
Spin Rate (max)
1,798
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.5
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 69.5
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,096
Spin Rate (max)
979
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
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)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Game Performance
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.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.21
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.72
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.21
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
1.56
RSi (max)
1.56
RSi (avg)
1,711
Jump Power (max)
28.9
Jump Height (max)
28.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2021
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.
72.05
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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- Joliet Open: Quick Hits - Sep 17, 2020
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Wisconsin-Parkside signee. Strong, well-proportioned 6-foot, 190-pound athlete. Toed the rubber for the Hilltoppers in the 2A state championship game. Athletic mover down the mound, stays in rhythm and gets onto his backside early. Throws with intent and effort downhill, finishes onto a firm lead leg and maintains direction through release. Short arm stroke, over-the-top release. Fastball touched 88 mph in the first, sat in the mid-80s throughout with life and tilt down in the zone. Turned to a tightly spun slider at 72-74 mph, landed it for strikes, especially to the arm-side corner of the plate.
After impressing at The Rock earlier this summer, RHP Nate Ciemny (Joliet Catholic, 2023) continued to show live stuff in this look. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound incoming senior pitched at 82-85 mph with his fastball from a quick arm, spinning a sharp, tight 71-74 mph breaking ball to pair.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Medium/high leg with a slight coil into balance point, tall/fall lower-half with a slight bend in the back knee throughout stride, remains in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path into a high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T85.3, 82-85 mph. Slight running action at times, plays with some finish through the zone. T2216, 2042 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Sharp 11/5 action with downer shape, flashed late bite. T2318, 2246 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Slight fading action to the arm-side. T1603, 1567 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick, short stride. Aggressive swing, average bat speed of 69.3 MPH, path works slightly uphill, inside the ball, gap-to-gap approach, line drives.
Power: 89.7 max exit velocity, averaged 77.85 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands, quick exchanges, plays through the ball at times.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: INF/RHP; An emerging sophomore follow.
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean, projectable build.
Delivery: Slow-tempo, rhythm to athletic balance point. Fluid balance in stride down mound; smooth momentum to landing. Lands slightly early, closed position, toe closed. Some effort and recoil in an athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw down, abrupt and quick to high 3/4 slot. Loose, quick arm.
FB: T81, 80-80 mph. Above-average spin rate for age and velocity (max of 2,105 rpm). Some natural arm-side run, carry through the zone (18.3 inches of average induced vertical break).
CB: 63-64 mph. Breaks early, feel to spin and flashed an ability to spot it. Features some gradual action with depth off a 10/4 plane. Projects as he continues to develop.
CH: 69-70 mph. Decelerates arm and lower half. Noticeably lowers release point. Straight change type.
Defense: Stays low to the ground, hands play out front, quick to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short and quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, open stance, hands drop at load, short stride. Short path, bat head gets underneath the baseball at times, line drive approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.