86
Exit Velocity (max)
2/10/19
CLASS OF 2020
C
Nicholas
Hemken
Truman State University
Edwardsville (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 23yr 2mo
Travel Team: STL Prospects
Edwardsville (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 23yr 2mo
Travel Team: STL Prospects
Rankings
2020 National
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2020 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
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Exit Velocity (avg)
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Distance (max)
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Sweet Spot %
7.28
60
10/22/17
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
82
C Velo
2/18/18
2.00 - 2.14
Pop Time
2/18/18
Fastball
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Velocity (max)
80 - 81
Velo Range
10/22/17
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Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
65 - 69
Velo Range
10/22/17
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Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
56 - 60
Velo Range
10/22/17
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Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2019
2018
2017
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.40
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.67
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.14
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
10.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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
Hitting
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2017
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- St. Louis Open: Catcher Analysis - Oct 25, 2019
- Summer Standouts @ LakePoint - Uncommitted 2020 Catchers - Aug 19, 2019
- Preseason All-State: Catcher Analysis - Mar 6, 2019
- St. Louis Prospects Scout Day: Catchers Analysis - Oct 11, 2018
- St. Louis Prospects Scout Day: Instant Analysis - Sep 24, 2018
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 8 Edwardsville - Mar 12, 2018
- Underclass Invitational: Catcher Analysis - Mar 5, 2018
- Underclass Showcase: Pitching Analysis - Nov 16, 2017
- Underclass Showcase: Catching Analysis - Nov 13, 2017
- Underclass Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 24, 2017
- Underclass Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 23, 2017
- Quad Cities Open: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 20, 2017
- Quad Cities Open: Position Player Analysis - Oct 19, 2017
- Underclass Showcase: Preview - Oct 18, 2017
- Quad Cities Open: Statistical Analysis - Sep 26, 2017
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Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot-2, 195-pounds. Highly-athletic, physical, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal loading action, short stride and stays balanced through contact. Fast bat, occasional quick-twitch, short, uphill path and works the middle of the field.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.32-2.40 pop times. Receptive hands, strong wrists, fluid out of the crouch and transfer works with rhythm.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for size and position.
C Nick Hemken stood out at the plate and behind the dish during NPI which included a bomb over the LF wall. Hemken’s moonshot left the bat with an exit velocity of 92 mph and traveled 350’ before landing well beyond the LF fence. Defensively, he showed an above average arm and moved well in his 6-foot-2, 200 pound frame.
2/10/19 - 6-foot-2, 195-pound catcher, lean strong frame. Right-handed hitter, tall balanced stance, arm bar load and short stride, static and quiet pre pitch. Path works slightly uphill, casted at times, 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. 2.19-2.26 pop times, footwork is fluid out of the crouch. Arm played 70 mph, over the top slot. 7.51 runner in the 60.
2.18.18 - 6-foot-1, 180-pound, athletically built, catcher with well-proportioned strength. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short leg-lift stride. Long, uphill bat path, flashes quick twitch, 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Behind the plate has a big arm for his age; throws carry and topped at 82 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged between 2.00-2.14. Ran a 7.67 60.
10.22.17 - 6-foot-1, 175-pound two-way player, athletic frame with lean strength. Plus arm strength for age, short over the top arm action, carried well, 77 mph out of the crouch. Exchange is quick and clean, 2.05-2.18 pop times. Right-handed hitter, tall setup, short stride. Path works uphill, lifting swing. 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.28 runner in the 60. On the mound arm action is quick and short, high ¾ slot. Fastball topped at 82 mph, sat 80-81 mph. Slider is 56-60 mph. Changeup is straight, 65-69 mph.
9.24.17 - 6-foot-1, 175-pound, physically advanced, athletically built, two-way prospect. Worked out as a catcher, advanced arm strength from the crouch, 78 mph. Arm works short and quick from an over-the-top slot. Accurate throws, stay true and carry. Quick, clean exchange, maintains body control. Pop times ranged between 2.00-2.12. Offensively, tall setup, pre-pitch load and maintains balance through contact. Quick twitch in swing, present bat speed, long bat path, occasional late trigger. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. 7.27 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, stays on-line. Whippy, fast arm action from an over-the-top slot. Fastball flashed occasional cut, 78-81 mph. Slider has 10/4 shape, more 12/6 out of the stretch, thrown with fastball arm speed, conviction, 61-64 mph. Changeup, sat 67-68 mph.