84.5
Velocity (max)
8/03/22
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
Nick
Russo
Weddington (HS) • NC
6' 3" • 210LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Charlotte Megastars
6' 3" • 210LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Charlotte Megastars
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
81.4 - 83.3
Velo Range
8/03/22
2169
Spin Rate (avg)
8/03/22
Changeup
69.5 - 72.2
Velo Range
5/20/23
1726
Spin Rate (avg)
5/20/23
Curveball
68.6 - 73.6
Velo Range
8/03/22
1799
Spin Rate (avg)
5/20/23
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
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).
2069
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.
25.4
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).
65.5
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).
1799
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
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).
1726
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
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).
2169
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.
26.3
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).
71.5
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).
1747
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).
66.8
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).
1551
PBR Scout Day: MegaStars
May 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
81.0 - 81.9
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,098
Spin Rate (max)
2,069
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.0
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 66.5
Velo Range
63.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,916
Spin Rate (max)
1,799
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
72.2
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 72.2
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,704
Spin Rate (max)
1,726
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.5
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.3
Velo Range
81.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,260
Spin Rate (max)
2,169
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.6
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 73.6
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,961
Spin Rate (max)
1,747
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)
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,551
Spin Rate (max)
1,551
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR Scout Day: 2022 Queen City Corndogs
Jun 4, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.8
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.2
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,257
Spin Rate (max)
2,213
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.8
Velocity (max)
62.9 - 63.8
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,020
Spin Rate (max)
1,979
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.5
Velocity (max)
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,964
Spin Rate (max)
1,964
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
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)
78.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 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
News
- Scout Notes: Charlotte MegaStars Winter Workouts - Jan 24, 2024
- TrackMan Leaders: MegaStar Pitchers - May 30, 2023
- Quick Hitters: MegaStar Pitchers - May 26, 2023
- Statistical Breakdown: Charlotte Megastars Scout Day - May 23, 2023
- Top Prospects: Elite South 2025 Tournament - Sep 28, 2022
- Elite South 2025 Tournament - Stat Leaders - Sep 22, 2022
- Scout Day Insider: Top Fastballs - Aug 30, 2022
- TrackMan Leaders - Team Beast Scout Day - Aug 17, 2022
- Top Prospect Games: Trackman Leaders - Pitchers - Aug 16, 2022
- Top Prospect Games: Quick Hitters - Pitchers - Aug 10, 2022
- Top Prospect Games: Statistical Leaders - Aug 8, 2022
- Top Prospect Games Roster & Schedule - Aug 2, 2022
- Trackman Leaders: Queen City Corndogs Hitters - Jun 17, 2022
- Quick Hitters: Queen City Corndogs Scout Day - Pitchers - Jun 10, 2022
- Statistical Breakdown: Queen City Corndogs Scout Day - Jun 7, 2022
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