@nickcroce4 
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2024
SS
3B
Nicholas
Croce
Pine Bush (HS) • NY
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 21yr 3mo
Travel Team: Five Star Metro/National
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2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
25.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/23
30
Hard Hit %
2/12/23
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/23
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/23
359
Distance (max)
2/12/23
73
Sweet Spot %
2/13/22
7.10
60-yd
9/27/22
3.97
30-yd
6/29/22
1.68
10-yd
2/12/23
19.2
Run speed (max)
6/29/22
88
INF Velo
9/27/22
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-
C Velo
-
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Physical: Tall-waisted 6-foot, 185lb frame with strong features. 7.20 runner in 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Narrow, open stance, as the hands start pre-slotted at a 45 over head. Utilized a controlled leg-hang with ability to launch through an uphill path into the zone. Notched a T93MPH exit (86MPH AVG) via Trackman and repeatedly lifted the ball for distance to the big part of the field; 359FT. Chance to be a PWR bat at the next level, XBH skillset.
Defensively: The primary shortstop featured a hop in the prep step and attacked the ball out in front. Smooth footwork that broke off the stem with a purpose, 86MPH arm across the dirt at game speed (H ¾ slot).
Physical: 6-foot-0, 175 pounds; Athletic, lean build. 7.16 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a late one hand finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman. gap to gap pop.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Short take back while using various arm slots. INF - 87 MPH. Quick release with a strong, accurate arm
Physical: 5-foot-10, 175 pounds; Sturdy, proportional build. 7.37 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Drops hands on the way back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 80 MPH.