Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

C
RHP

Braydon
Nichols

Munford (HS) • AL
5' 9" • 169.3LBS
S/R • 16yr
Travel Team: Team Warstic Alabama
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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
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TrackMan Pitching
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
8/25/24
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
7/02/24
14.4
Rot. Acc (max)
8/25/24
-
Hard Hit %
Power
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
8/25/24
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/02/24
307
Distance (max)
8/25/24
75
Sweet Spot %
7/02/24
Run
7.5
60
8/25/24
4.16
30-yd
7/02/24
1.78
10-yd
8/25/24
18.6
Run speed (max)
8/25/24
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
10/12/24
1.93 - 2.03
Pop Time
7/02/24
Pitching

Fastball

83
Velocity (max)
7/02/24
80 - 82
Velo Range
7/02/24
1993
Spin Rate (avg)
7/02/24

Changeup

67.5 - 68.1
Velo Range
10/12/24
1279
Spin Rate (avg)
10/12/24

Curveball

68.5 - 70
Velo Range
7/02/24
2202
Spin Rate (avg)
7/02/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
Pop Time
1.93 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
78.0
60 Yard Dash
7.96
Pop Time
2.10 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
10.7
60 Yard Dash
8.46
Pop Time
2.36 - 2.42
Catcher Velocity
63.0
Power / Speed Score
8.6
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Position
2.02 - 2.15
Pop Time
78
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Alabama Fall Games
Aug 25, 2024
Position
1.94 - 2.08
Pop Time
77
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Huntsville Summer ID
Jul 2, 2024
Position
1.93 - 2.03
Pop Time
76
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Madison Rising Stars ID
May 28, 2023
Position
7.96
60-yard
2.10 - 2.16
Pop Time
73
C Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Rising Stars ID
Jun 8, 2022
Position
8.46
60-yard
2.36 - 2.42
Pop Time
63
C Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
75.9
Distance Max
307
Distance Avg
171
Launch Angle Avg
16.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
84.8
Exit Velocity Avg
72.6
Distance Max
239
Distance Avg
143
Launch Angle Avg
18.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
72.5
Exit Velocity Avg
64.0
Distance Max
206
Distance Avg
121
Launch Angle Avg
18.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
70.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Alabama Fall Games
Aug 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Huntsville Summer ID
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Madison Rising Stars ID
May 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.8
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
239
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars ID
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
72.5
Exit Velocity (max)
64.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
121
Distance (avg)
206
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
Hand Speed Max
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
18.9
Bat Speed Max
69.9
Bat Speed Avg
60.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
57.4
Bat Speed (max)
55.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Alabama Fall Games
Aug 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
59.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Huntsville Summer ID
Jul 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1944
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2063
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1279
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1881
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1810
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1266
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
72.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
71.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1807
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1576
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
64.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1257
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 80.8
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,182
Spin Rate (max)
1,937
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
62.2 - 66.8
Velo Range
61.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,075
Spin Rate (max)
1,983
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.2
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 68.1
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,322
Spin Rate (max)
1,279
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Huntsville Summer ID
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 81.9
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,214
Spin Rate (max)
1,993
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.1
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 70.0
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,276
Spin Rate (max)
2,202
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Madison Rising Stars ID
May 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 78.3
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,008
Spin Rate (max)
1,881
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.2
Velocity (max)
62.2 - 64.2
Velo Range
61.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,878
Spin Rate (max)
1,810
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.1
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 67.1
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,421
Spin Rate (max)
1,266
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Rising Stars ID
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
72.7
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 72.5
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,901
Spin Rate (max)
1,807
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
59.7
Velocity (max)
59.6 - 59.7
Velo Range
57.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,644
Spin Rate (max)
1,576
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.1
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 65.1
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,269
Spin Rate (max)
1,257
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.0
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Pitching
82
Max FB
77 - 81
FB
62 - 67
CB
67 - 68
CH
Huntsville Summer ID
Jul 2, 2024
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
69 - 70
CB
Madison Rising Stars ID
May 28, 2023
Pitching
79
Max FB
74 - 78
FB
62 - 64
CB
67 - 67
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
4.16
60 Yard Dash
7.50
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.93
30 Yard Dash
4.37
60 Yard Dash
7.96
Top Speed (MPH)
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Swift
1.82
10-yd
4.18
30-yd
7.53
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
1.50
RSi (max)
22.9
Jump Height (max)
Alabama Fall Games
Aug 25, 2024
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.50
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1.77
RSi (max)
22.0
Jump Height (max)
Huntsville Summer ID
Jul 2, 2024
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.16
30-yd
7.62
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
1.79
RSi (max)
23.1
Jump Height (max)
Madison Rising Stars ID
May 28, 2023
Swift
1.93
10-yd
4.37
30-yd
7.96
60-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
Rising Stars ID
Jun 8, 2022
Swift
1.97
10-yd
4.60
30-yd
8.46
60-yd
15.9
Run speed (max)
7.1
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
Edge Score
70.59
Alabama Fall Games
Aug 25, 2024
Visual Skills
70.59
Edge Score
Huntsville Summer ID
Jul 2, 2024
Visual Skills
61.66
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

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Comments

10/12/24
Braydon Nichols, Munford (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 169-pounds. Leaner frame, more room for additonal size.
Delivery: Controlled and smooth throughout the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter, quick arm. Hides ball well.
FB: T82, 77-81 mph. Arm side run. T2182, 1937 average rpm.
CB: 62-67 mph. 11/5 breaking action, late bite. T2075, 1983 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Plays down with fade. T1322, 1279 average rpm.
ATH: 7.53 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.90 max vertical.
10/12/24
Braydon Nichols, Munford (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 169-pounds. Leaner frame, more room for additonal size.
Hit: SH. Narrow and slightly open stance. Toe tap into the swing, worked to both sides of the field. Developing power at the plate. 55.6 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 70.8 mph. 272' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Short arm, quicker release.
Defense: 2.02-2.15 pop times. Solid actions behind the plate. Clean.
ATH: 7.53 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 66.5 Edge Score
8/25/24
Braydon Nichols, Munford (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 169-pounds. Proportional frame lean. More room for additional size.
Hit: SH. Taller and slightly open stance. Higher handset. Higher leg lift into the swing, worked to all field during BP. Shows signs of present strength. 59.6 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 307' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Quick arm with present arm strength behind the plate.
Defense: 1.94-2.08 pop times. Clean, quick on all transfers. Blocks and defends well.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 70.59 Edge Score
7/02/24
Braydon Nichols, Munford (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 171-pounds. Longer limbed and leaner frame. More room for added size.
Delivery: Worked primarily from the stretch, moves well.
Arm Action: RH. Mid 3/4 arm.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Good life to the offering, plays down in the zone. T2214, 1993 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape with some late bite. T2276, 2202 average rpm.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.10 max vertical.
7/02/24
Braydon Nichols, Munford (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 171-pounds. Longer limbed and leaner frame. More room for added size.
Hit: SH. Taller, more narrow stance. Mid-high leg lift, present power to the gaps. Line drive approach. 66.8 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 301' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Stronger arm, quick.
Defense: 1.93-2.03 pop times. Clean on transfers, blocks well.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.10 max vertical.
5/28/23
Braydon Nichols, Munford (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-6, 134-pounds. Proportional frame, well developed lower half build. Athletic look.
Delivery: Repeats well, clean and smooth down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter and quick arm action.
FB: T79, 74-78 mph. Around the zone, with some late life. T2008, 1881 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 spin, plays down in the zone. T1878, 1810 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Good feel for the offering. Works in the zone. T1421, 1266 average rpm.
ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 1.93 and 4.37 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
5/28/23
Braydon Nichols, Munford (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-6, 134-pounds. Proportional frame, well developed lower half build. Athletic look.
Hit: SH. Taller set up in the stance, small toe tap into the swing. Relaxed with the hands just above the shoulders. Middle and opposite field round of BP.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 239' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Accurate throws, quick arm.
Defense: 2.10-2.16 pop times. Quick transfers on throws, blocks well.
ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 1.93 and 4.37 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/08/22

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-6, 134-pounds.
Delivery: Drop/drive type delivery, works in line to target, square finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm from a mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T72.7, 71.1-72.5 mph. Seemed to have late life with some arm side run.  T1901, 1806 average rpm.
CB: 59.6-59.7 mph. 11/5 break with depth, ability to command in the zone. T1644, 1575 average rpm.
CH: 63.6-65.1 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, showing solid, late tumble.  T1268, 1257 average rpm.

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-6, 134-pounds.
Hit: SH. Balanced/crouched setup, stays low throughout stride, slight knee-knock into his load. Uphill path, produces line-drive with a pull-side approach, flashed pop off the bat.
Power: 72.5 max exit velocity, averaged 64 mph. 206’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 63 mph. Receptive hands. Quick, direct footwork.
Defense: 2.36- 2.42 pop times. Loose, fluid actions. Fairly clean transfer. Arm strength will develop in the coming years.
Run: 8.46 runner in the 60.

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 9"
Ht
169.3
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Alabama Fall Games
Aug 25, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 9"
Ht
169.3
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Huntsville Summer ID
Jul 2, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 9"
Ht
171.1
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)