84
Velocity (max)
6/15/23
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
OF
Nico
Harper
Libertyville (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 155LBS
L/L • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Slammers
5' 10" • 155LBS
L/L • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Slammers
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
75 - 84
Velo Range
6/15/23
2245
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24
Changeup
75 - 76
Velo Range
2/24/24
1476
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24
Curveball
67 - 68
Velo Range
2/24/24
2217
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
10/16/22
72.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/16/22
277
Distance (max)
10/16/22
80
Sweet Spot %
10/16/22
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/16/22
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
10/16/22
13.4
Rot. Acc (max)
10/16/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.42
60
10/16/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
76
INF Velo
10/16/22
-
OF Velo
-
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)
7.42
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.9
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
72.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
277
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.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.6
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 Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
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).
2245
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.
27.2
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).
67.4
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).
1774
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).
75.5
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).
1476
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).
79.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
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).
2218
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.
28.1
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).
64.6
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).
2217
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).
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 83.2
Velo Range
82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,311
Spin Rate (max)
2,245
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
68.2
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 68.0
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,240
Spin Rate (max)
1,774
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
76.0
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 75.9
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,509
Spin Rate (max)
1,476
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.6
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 79.3
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,301
Spin Rate (max)
2,218
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.5
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 65.5
Velo Range
61.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,282
Spin Rate (max)
2,217
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
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)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Game Performance
2024
2022
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.06
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.42
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
1.73
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.42
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
1.15
RSi (max)
1.15
RSi (avg)
1,248
Jump Power (max)
27.0
Jump Height (max)
26.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
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.
53.65
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A very successful outing on all fronts, striking out 13 hitters with only one walk. Harper fired a no-hitter with a fastball that sat 78-82 mph, T84 mph as well as a curveball in the mid 60s to keep hitters off balance. The delivery was effortless and smooth paired with a flexible, low ¾ arm. Through all six innings, the ball continued to come out easy and fluid.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Tempoed drop/drive delivery, deceptive on the backside, athletic lower half downhill, closed shoulders to front foot strike. Works in line to target, athletic finish through release.
Arm Action: LH. Arm draws straight back out the glove, finishes from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.6, 78-79 mph. Worked to the arm-side corner of the plate, jumps from a tight window. T2301, 2218 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Slurvy-type, lateral sweeping spin off a 2/8 plane. T2282, 2217 average rpm.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, crouched setup, simple hand load into a lift-and-place stride. Balanced, repeatable swing, easy hands, short and uphill swing, worked gap-to-gap and repeated.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 72.5 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Loose/fluid arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fluid/active footwork, proper footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.
Southpaw with an athletic body. Fastball sat 75-77 mph early, T78 mph before settling into a 72-74 mph zone. Plays with hard arm side run. Maintained similar arm speed when spinning his breaking ball, which sat 62-64 mph and played 2/8 shape and late depth. Showed confidence in his breaking ball by throwing it in all counts. Generated a bunch of weak contact on the day.