86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/05/23
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Nick
Hinkle
Normandy (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr
Travel Team: Oakley Spikes
5' 9" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr
Travel Team: Oakley Spikes
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/05/23
295
Distance (max)
2/05/23
63
Sweet Spot %
2/05/23
-
60
4.43
30-yd
2/05/23
2
10-yd
2/05/23
16.8
Run speed (max)
2/05/23
76
INF Velo
2/05/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
73.1
Velocity (max)
2/05/23
71.8 - 72.9
Velo Range
2/05/23
1916
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/23
Changeup
64 - 65
Velo Range
9/04/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
60 - 62
Velo Range
9/04/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
61.4 - 64.9
Velo Range
2/05/23
1882
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/23
Positional Tools
2023
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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).
76.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
126
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.3
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.
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.5.23
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
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).
1916
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.
26.5
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.3
Slider
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).
1882
Slider
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: Premier Baseball 2.5.23
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.1
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 72.9
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,996
Spin Rate (max)
1,916
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
64.9
Velocity (max)
61.4 - 64.9
Velo Range
60.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,012
Spin Rate (max)
1,882
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.00
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.43
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Nick Hinkle: SS/2B, (2026) Normandy, OH. 5-foot-9, 155-pound. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Had a short simple swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 76 mph; has a natural exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. On the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1995; Avg 1916). Shows late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2012; Avg 1882).