24.6
Hand Speed (max)
8/21/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
RHP
Matthew
Nickol
Avon (HS) • IN
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Indiana Expos 17u
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Indiana Expos 17u
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Best Of Stats
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
10/17/21
36.3
Rot. Acc (max)
10/17/21
-
Hard Hit %
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
8/21/22
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/21/22
299
Distance (max)
10/17/21
50
Sweet Spot %
10/17/20
7.81
60
8/21/22
4.32
30-yd
8/21/22
1.87
10-yd
8/21/22
17.6
Run speed (max)
8/21/22
-
INF Velo
75
OF Velo
10/17/21
73
C Velo
8/21/22
2.07 - 2.18
Pop Time
8/21/22
Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
8/21/22
74.8 - 77
Velo Range
8/21/22
2215
Spin Rate (avg)
8/21/22
Changeup
65.8 - 66.8
Velo Range
8/21/22
1345
Spin Rate (avg)
8/21/22
Curveball
63.2 - 64.2
Velo Range
8/21/22
2348
Spin Rate (avg)
8/21/22
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)
7.81
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.85
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.05
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.21 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.0
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.
10.2
2024-2025 Prospect Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Position
7.85
60-yard
2.07 - 2.18
Pop Time
75
OF Velo
72
C Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Oct 17, 2020
Position
8.05
60-yard
2.21 - 2.31
Pop Time
60
OF Velo
63
C Velo
82
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
137
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.5
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).
86.0
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).
299
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
176
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.1
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).
81.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
134
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.9
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.
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Aug 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
137
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024-2025 Prospect Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Oct 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
81.9
Exit Velocity (max)
73.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
134
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.7
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.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.1
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.
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Aug 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024-2025 Prospect Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
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).
2215
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.
29.2
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).
63.7
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).
2348
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).
66.3
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).
1345
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).
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Aug 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 77.0
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,366
Spin Rate (max)
2,215
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.2
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 64.2
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,508
Spin Rate (max)
2,348
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.8
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 66.8
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,391
Spin Rate (max)
1,345
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.32
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.81
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.32
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.81
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.
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Aug 21, 2022
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.32
30-yd
7.81
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
2.12
RSi (max)
2.12
RSi (avg)
1,334
Jump Power (max)
22.5
Jump Height (max)
22.5
Jump Height (avg)
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Matthew Nickol, Avon High School, 2024, IN
Position: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pound sturdy build.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a tall stance with a controlled handsy load, then used a toe tap stride. Raw bat speed. Balanced finish, level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 88.7 mph exit velocity, average 74.8 mph. 66.7 mph bat speed average. 23.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.07-2.18 pop times. Sure hands, consistent footwork, quick exchange. Capable. Wide setup.
Arm: 73 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.81 (60-yard).
Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery, high effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, moderate arm action. Strong balance point, a falling off finish.
FB: 75-77 T 77.7 mph. (Max spin 2365; Avg 2215). Slight running action.
CB: 63-64 mph. Tight action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2507; Avg 2348).
CH: 66-67 mph. Some feel control.
Matthew Nickol, Avon High School, 2024, IN
Position: 3B/C
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pound slim frame
Hit: Has a controlled load then a leg kick. Some bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity.
Defense: Catcher, Firm hands, average footwork, lengthy exchange. Had narrow setup. Catcher, Firm hands, average footwork, lengthy exchange. Infield, Firm hands, average footwork.
Arm: 60 Outfield velocity. 63 Catcher Velocity. 2.21-2.31 pop times. Quick arm action, low ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 8.05