88.1
Velocity (max)
2/25/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
Nick
Baffa
Valparaiso
Notre Dame College Prep (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 155LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Athletic Barn
Notre Dame College Prep (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 155LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Athletic Barn
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 87
Velo Range
2/25/23
2022
Spin Rate (avg)
7/27/22
Changeup
75.5 - 79.4
Velo Range
7/27/22
1854
Spin Rate (avg)
7/27/22
Curveball
72 - 73
Velo Range
9/22/23
2177
Spin Rate (avg)
7/27/22
7.23
60
7/27/22
4.01
30-yd
7/27/22
1.73
10-yd
7/27/22
19.1
Run speed (max)
7/27/22
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
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).
1808
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.
21.1
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).
68.7
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).
2122
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).
77.6
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).
1350
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
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).
2022
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.
24.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.7
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).
2177
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
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).
1854
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
88.1
Velocity (max)
84.1 - 86.9
Velo Range
85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,998
Spin Rate (max)
1,808
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
70.5
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 70.0
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,155
Spin Rate (max)
2,122
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
78.8
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 78.8
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,458
Spin Rate (max)
1,350
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.0
Velocity (max)
82.2 - 84.2
Velo Range
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,236
Spin Rate (max)
2,022
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
71.0
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.7
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,254
Spin Rate (max)
2,177
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.4
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 79.4
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,070
Spin Rate (max)
1,854
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Game Performance
2023
2022
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
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.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.01
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.23
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
2.39
RSi (max)
2.39
RSi (avg)
1,553
Jump Power (max)
29.1
Jump Height (max)
29.0
Jump Height (avg)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
1.73
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
7.23
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
1.17
RSi (max)
1.17
RSi (avg)
1,345
Jump Power (max)
26.8
Jump Height (max)
26.7
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- Illinois Signing Day: Missouri Valley Outlook - Nov 30, 2023
- Week 9 Diamond Notes - May 19, 2023
- PBR Illinois Pitcher of the Week: Nick Baffa - May 17, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Pitcher Analysis - May 11, 2023
- Week 4 Games - Apr 12, 2023
- Preseason All State, Upperclass: Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2023
- PBR Future Games: Statistical Analysis - Sep 1, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings: Risers and Newcomers - Aug 25, 2022
- Future Games: Team Illinois Game 2 Recap - Jul 29, 2022
- PBR Future Games: Team Illinois Preview - Jul 20, 2022
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RHP Nick Baffa (Notre Dame College Prep, 2024; Valparaiso commit), former Future Games participant back in 2022. The 6-foot-1, 155-pound right-hander worked his fastball in the 83-86 mph range, playing with some life out of the hand and through the zone. To pair off the fastball, he went to a low-70s breaking ball with sharp 11/5 action. Clean and athletic operation, repeats and also looks to have more in the tank.
Verbally committed to Vaparaiso.
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 76 in Illinois. Former Team Illinois Future Games participant on the mound. 6-foot-1, 155-pound lean, loose-bodied frame. Got the start at third base and showed well as a position player against Marist. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 with a walk and runs scored. He drove a ground ball through the left-side of the infield for his lone hit on the day. Wide and spread out in the box with a short, quick stride and gets the foot down early. Stays loose and level through the zone with extension through contact. Defensively, didn’t get any ground balls during the game but took a clean I/O in the pregame with natural, fluid infield actions.
RHP Nick Baffa (Niles Notre Dame) is an athletic, upside arm that toed the rubber for Team Illinois at last summer’s Future Games and remains on the market. The 6-foot-1, 155-pound loose-levered junior still has plenty of upside in the frame and velocity to tap into down the road thanks to a loose, free-flowing athletic arm action. Baffa pounds the strike zone with a fastball that topped at 88.1 mph, landing in the zone 83% of the time. He also shows above-average feel for his 68-70 mph curveball (75% strikes) and late fading changeup. Athletic uncommitted arm to keep tabs on moving forward.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Athletic build, room to fill.
Delivery: Athletic, tall and fall delivery, works with smooth rhythm and tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose clean arm, over-the-top slot.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Mostly straight, some life out of hand. T1998, 1808 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp break. T2155, 2122 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Downer action and some fade. T1458, 1350 average rpm.