20.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/22/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
OF
Evan
Niernberg
John Carroll University
Mundelein (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Slammers Illinois
Mundelein (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Slammers Illinois
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/01/23
15.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/22/22
-
Hard Hit %
89
Exit Velocity (max)
6/22/22
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/22/22
275
Distance (max)
6/22/22
80
Sweet Spot %
6/05/23
7.25
60
6/05/23
3.98
30-yd
6/05/23
1.73
10-yd
6/05/23
18.7
Run speed (max)
6/05/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
10/01/23
2.04 - 2.08
Pop Time
10/01/23
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)
7.25
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.04 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.33
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
11.7
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).
88.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
178
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.3
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
201
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.4
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 1, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Slammers Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois Indians Scout Day
Jun 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.6
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 1, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Slammers Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.1
Hand Speed (avg)
61.6
Bat Speed (max)
58.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois Indians Scout Day
Jun 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.22
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.63
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 1, 2023
Swift
1.79
10-yd
7.54
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
23.5
Jump Height (max)
23.4
Jump Height (avg)
Slammers Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Swift
1.73
10-yd
3.98
30-yd
7.25
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1,493
Jump Power (max)
24.6
Jump Height (max)
24.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
71.68
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and stride. Lets the ball travel, stays compact and sprayed to all fields. 64.5 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.04-2.08 pop times. Soft hands, agile and athletic mover, quick first step, soft blocker.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Evan Niernberg (Mundelein, 2024) and Dylan Cran (Lake Forest, 2026) were two of the more polished defensive catchers of the day. Niernberg has a 6-foot-1, 185-pound, strong, well-proportioned frame, ran a 7.25 60 and recorded a low pop time of 2.05. Cran was highly-repeatable out of the crouch with natural catcher actions and was consistently on the bag at 74 mph out of the crouch and a low pop time of 2.08.