Nick
Rainey

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Long, athletic frame
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, rhythm in tempo, repeatable, strong front side, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Plays downhill, flashes a heavy ball. T2208, 2060 average rpm.
CB: 69-73 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, ability to throw for strikes. T2090, 2004 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Fading action, thrown for strikes, arm speed similar to fastball. T1635, 1515 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small load, short stride. Level bat path, stays in the zone a long time, flashes bat speed with a max of 72.4 MPH, peak hand speed of 25.4 MPH, consistent hard contact.
Power: 91.02 max exit velocity, averaged 82.69 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Clean exchange, flashes comfort around first base bag.
Run: 6.77 runner in the 60. Advanced runner.

At 6-foot-4, 190-pounds, RHP Nick Rainey (Illinois Valley Central, 2022) has a prototypical pitcher's frame. He has a long levered delivery and arm action that reached 87 mph and showed a well above average changeup with feel and arm side action. Rainey, also a first baseman, ran the top 60 of the event at 6.77.