22
Hand Speed (max)
6/07/22
CLASS OF 2025
OF
SS
Nicholas
Klipfer
Pickerington (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 162LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: GC Titans
5' 11" • 162LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: GC Titans
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/07/22
14.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/07/22
-
Hard Hit %
87
Exit Velocity (max)
6/06/23
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/06/23
280
Distance (max)
6/07/22
63
Sweet Spot %
6/06/23
7.21
60
6/06/23
4.05
30-yd
6/07/22
1.69
10-yd
6/07/22
18.8
Run speed (max)
6/07/22
73
INF Velo
2/18/22
73
OF Velo
6/07/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75
Velocity (max)
2/18/22
73 - 75
Velo Range
2/18/22
1895
Spin Rate (avg)
6/07/22
Changeup
66 - 68
Velo Range
6/07/22
1502
Spin Rate (avg)
6/07/22
Curveball
59.4 - 62
Velo Range
6/07/22
1950
Spin Rate (avg)
6/07/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.21
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.31
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
11.6
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
266
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.2
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).
85.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
280
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
125
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.1
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.
2023 Central Ohio TPG Trials
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Central Ohio TPG Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.4
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.
2022 Central Ohio TPG Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
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).
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
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).
1899
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.
26.4
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).
60.6
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).
1950
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).
67.3
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).
1502
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).
2022 Central Ohio TPG Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
74.5
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.3
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,045
Spin Rate (max)
1,895
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.9
Velocity (max)
59.4 - 62.0
Velo Range
57.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,046
Spin Rate (max)
1,950
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.0
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 67.9
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,725
Spin Rate (max)
1,502
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.2
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
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.31
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.31
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Central Ohio TPG Trials - Quick Hits - Jun 9, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 9, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 9, 2023
- Results From 2023 Central Ohio TPG Trials - Jun 7, 2023
- 2022 Central Ohio TPG Trials - Quick Hits - Jun 9, 2022
- Results From 2022 Central Ohio TPG Trials - Jun 8, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: RBI Reds - Feb 21, 2022
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Nicholas Klipfer: OF/SS, (2025) Pickerington, OH. 5-foot-11, 162-pound. Begins in a balanced strong stance with a quick smooth load, then uses a short quick stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a level swing plane and a back foot finish. Pull side approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 70 mph. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.21.
: OF/RHP, (2025) Pickerington, OH. 5-foot-10, 152-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. (63.4 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 73 mph; shows a natural exchange, consistent feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.31. On the mound, showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 70-74 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2045; Avg 1908). Threw a 11/5 curveball (59-61) with some sweeping action. (Max spin 2045; Avg 1949). He shows slight action on his changeup (66-68).
Nicholas Klipfer: SS/RHP, (2025) Pickerington High School Central, OH. 5-foot-11, 158-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. Started in a quiet balanced stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Has efficient bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 73 mph; had firm hands, consistent footwork, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, using a compact arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 73-75 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin ; Avg ). Shows some sweeping action on his 11/5 curveball (60-61). (Max spin ; Avg ). His changeup (65-68) showed slight action.