88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/07/21
CLASS OF 2022
1B
LHP
Nicholas
Willand
American International
Acton-Boxborough Regional (HS) • MA
6' 2" • 205LBS
L/L • 20yr
Travel Team: Nor'easters 17u National Team
Acton-Boxborough Regional (HS) • MA
6' 2" • 205LBS
L/L • 20yr
Travel Team: Nor'easters 17u National Team
Rankings
2022 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
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Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
75
INF Velo
3/07/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
3/07/21
82 - 83
Velo Range
3/07/21
1715
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/21
Changeup
73.4 - 73.8
Velo Range
3/07/21
1042
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/21
Curveball
66 - 68.4
Velo Range
3/07/21
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/21
Positional Tools
2021
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
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).
1715
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.
20.9
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).
67.5
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).
1923
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).
75.7
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).
1042
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Splitter
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).
831
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Scout Day: Noreaster 3.6.21
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.8
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 82.6
Velo Range
83.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,817
Spin Rate (max)
1,715
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.4
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 68.4
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,936
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.7
Velocity (max)
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,042
Spin Rate (max)
1,042
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Splitter
73.8
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 73.8
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
738
Spin Rate (max)
831
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
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)
67.0
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Nicholas Willand: 1B/LHP, (2022) Acton-Boxborough Regional, MA. 6-foot-2, 200-pound solid frame. Solid during batting practice, Willand had a max exit velocity of 85 mph. Starts in an open balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Pull side approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 75 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and smooth feet. Fields the ball out front. Using a short arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a high ¾ slot. Solid on the mound, had a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. In line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-83 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows consistent control and running action. Shows tight action on his 2/8 curveball (66-68). Shows command low in the zone and hard action on his splitter (73-74).
Scout Evaluation
Nicholas Willand, Acton-Boxborough Regional, 2022, MA
Position: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pound solid frame.
Hit: (LHH) Begins in an open balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 83.02 mph. 70.87 mph bat speed average. 20.99 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Solid. When fielding he gathers the ball out front.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Solid. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T83. 82-83 mph. (Max spin 1816; Avg 1715). Consistent accuracy, running action, heavy movement.
CB: 66-68 mph. Tight action, 2/8 shape.
SP: 73-74 mph. Low in the zone command, hard action.