21.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/28/21
CLASS OF 2022
SS
3B
Nick
Lagges
Washington and Lee University
Lane Tech (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr 8mo
Travel Team: Windy City Baseball
Lane Tech (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr 8mo
Travel Team: Windy City Baseball
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/20/21
14
Rot. Acc (max)
3/20/21
18
Hard Hit %
3/20/21
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/20/21
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/28/21
324
Distance (max)
2/28/21
55
Sweet Spot %
3/20/21
7.17
60
3/20/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
86
INF Velo
3/20/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
2/28/21
77.7 - 79
Velo Range
2/28/21
2151
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/21
Changeup
73 - 74.4
Velo Range
2/28/21
1729
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/21
Curveball
67 - 68
Velo Range
2/28/21
2019
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.17
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
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
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
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.3
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).
324
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
168
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.0
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
128
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicago Preseason I.D.
Feb 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.2
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicago Preseason I.D.
Feb 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
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).
2151
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.
27.5
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.4
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).
2019
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).
73.7
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).
1729
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).
Chicago Preseason I.D.
Feb 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 79.0
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,151
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.3
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 68.0
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,178
Spin Rate (max)
2,019
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.7
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 74.4
Velo Range
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,816
Spin Rate (max)
1,729
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
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.
60.92
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 19 Lane Tech - Mar 8, 2023
- Best of 2021: Max Infield Velocity Leaders - Jan 21, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Infield Analysis - Jun 3, 2021
- Chicago Preseason I.D.: Infield Analysis - Apr 16, 2021
- Chicago Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2021
- Chicago Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 23, 2020
- Chicago Preseason I.D.: Infield Analysis - Apr 22, 2020
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance, smooth pre-pitch load into the back leg, short stride. Simple, repeatable, compact swing, stays through the zone, line drive type hitter.
Power: 91.31 max exit velocity, averaged 74.93 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop, quick footwork, field low to the ground, works out in front, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch only, leg lift works slightly across body, repeatable delivery, strong front side, level shoulders, lands square, works in line to target.
Arm Action: R/R. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Mostly straight, cutting action at times. T2245, 2151 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 12/6 shape, has depth. T2177, 2019 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Arm side run, arm speed same as fastball. T1815, 1729 average rpm.
Hit: R/R. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, balanced throughout, easy pre-pitch actions. Simple, repeatable swing, level path, advanced bat speed with a max of 71.4 MPH, ball jumps off barrel, used entire field during BP.
Power: 89.27 max exit velocity, averaged 76.61 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: R/R. INF - 85 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry across infield.
Defense: Smooth mover, advanced infield actions, clean exchanges, flashes a quick release, plays through the ball with proper direction.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
SS Nick Lagges (Lane Tech, 2022) put together one of the more complete day’s when it comes to position players at the event. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound, right-handed hitter has a simple, repeatable swing, stays within himself, covers the whole plate and made a lot of hard contact to all parts of the field. The 7.27 runner also showed natural infield actions, active feet, sure hands and plenty of arm (85 mph) to stick on the left-side of the infield.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 163-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, hands load back, short stride. Quick hands, uphill path, flashed raw pull-side power.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, quick up the middle, fields upright, steady hands, clean exchange, smooth actions on double play turn.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 163-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Methodical tall and fall delivery, front side stays level, lands square and works on line to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 68-70 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Flashed sink and fade.