20.4
Hand Speed (max)
7/14/21
CLASS OF 2023
1B
LHP
Niklaus
Janssen
North Iowa Area CC
Rock Island (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 235LBS
L/L • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor QC 17U
Rock Island (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 235LBS
L/L • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor QC 17U
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
7/14/21
17.1
Rot. Acc (max)
7/14/21
-
Hard Hit %
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
7/14/21
67
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/14/21
171
Distance (max)
7/14/21
30
Sweet Spot %
7/14/21
7.85
60
7/14/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
7/14/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78.4
Velocity (max)
7/14/21
77 - 78
Velo Range
7/14/21
1711
Spin Rate (avg)
7/14/21
Changeup
69 - 70
Velo Range
7/14/21
1158
Spin Rate (avg)
7/14/21
Curveball
60 - 61.1
Velo Range
7/14/21
2136
Spin Rate (avg)
7/14/21
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.85
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
10.9
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
171
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
96
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.0
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.
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
67.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
96
Distance (avg)
171
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.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
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.
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
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).
78.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
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).
1711
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.
22.2
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).
60.5
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).
2136
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).
69.6
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).
1158
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).
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.4
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 77.9
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,812
Spin Rate (max)
1,711
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.1
Velocity (max)
60.0 - 61.1
Velo Range
58.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,207
Spin Rate (max)
2,136
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 69.8
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,261
Spin Rate (max)
1,158
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
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.
60.86
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Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 209-pounds.
Delivery: Deliberate tall-and-fall delivery, shoulder get uphill, lands square, falls off.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Plays straight, around the zone command. T1811, 1711 average rpm.
CB: 60-61 mph. Sweeping 2/8 movement, feel pitch. T2206, 2136 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Sinking action, near fastball arm speed.
Hit: LHH. Weight on the back leg, smooth load, leg kick stride. Stays inside of the baseball, short, level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 85.42 max exit velocity, averaged 67.05 mph. 171’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work around the bag, sure handed, clean transfers.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.