@NienaberEric41 86
Velocity (max)
6/15/26
CLASS OF 2027
RHP
1B
Eric
Nienaber
St. Xavier (HS) • OH
6' 5" • 205LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: CBC Marucci Blackhawks
6' 5" • 205LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: CBC Marucci Blackhawks
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 86
Velo Range
6/15/26
2018
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/26
Changeup
75 - 78
Velo Range
2/01/26
1724
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/25
Curveball
73 - 76
Velo Range
7/15/26
2336
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/26
Slider
72 - 75
Velo Range
2/01/26
2134
Spin Rate (avg)
2/01/26
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/26
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/23/25
315
Distance (max)
6/23/25
88
Sweet Spot %
6/23/25
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/23/25
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/23/25
8.3
Rot. Acc (max)
1/27/24
11
Hard Hit %
6/15/26
7.17
60-yd
6/15/26
3.92
30-yd
6/15/26
1.65
10-yd
6/15/26
18.9
Run speed (max)
6/15/26
79
INF Velo
6/23/25
82
OF Velo
1/25/25
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C Velo
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Ranked No. 184 in Ohio's 2027 class. 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame. At the plate, produced a solid 94 mph exit velocity. Defensively, showed a developing 72 mph across the infield to go with a 7.17 laser-timed 60. On the mound, Nienaber worked a three-pitch mix — fastball at a firm 83-86, topped at 86, alongside a 71-73 mph curveball and a 75-77 mph changeup.
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Eric Nienaber, St. Xavier (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Plus athletic build with good height and weight
Arm Action: RH
FB: T82, 77-81 mph. T2361, 1772 average rpm.
CB: 65-69 mph. T2015, 1856 average rpm.
CH: 70-75 mph. T2354, 1724 average rpm.
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Eric Nienaber, St. Xavier (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Plus athletic build with good height and weight
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with a small stride Level swing with power pull side 66.5 mph bat speed with 4 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 315' max distance. Drives the ball gap to gap
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Long and whippy with power
Defense: Active feet through the ball
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Eric Nienaber, St. Xavier (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Athletic, high waisted frame
Delivery: Windup, sink and drive, shows some lower half extension downhill
Arm Action: RH. Shortened 3/4 look, high intent
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Average FB T1951, 1827 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 2/7 shape with gradual HZ, late vert bite T2206, 2171 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Kills spin with some success T970, 906 average rpm.
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Eric Nienaber, St. Xavier (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Athletic, high waisted frame
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, moderate leg kick Longer swing path, bat to ball approach 63.5 mph bat speed with 4 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 271' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Solid OF arm, Natural high 3/4 look
Defense: works ball off front foot, positions well
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Eric Nienaber: RHP/1B, (2027) St. Xavier, OH. 6-foot-3, 172-pound. (57.5 mph bat speed average). (17.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a quiet tall stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Had developing bat speed, loose uphill swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph; has choppy feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 8.6. On the mound, showed electric arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2141; Avg 1986). Threw a 11/5 curveball with some action. (Max spin 2174; Avg 2098).