CLASS OF 2023
SS
3B
Ryan
Niedzwiedz
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
West Aurora (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 200LBS
L/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Elite Baseball Training - 2023 Hales
West Aurora (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 200LBS
L/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Elite Baseball Training - 2023 Hales
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
27.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
82.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/22
31.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/01/23
100
Hard Hit %
2/26/22
101.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/22
95.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/01/23
360
Distance (max)
2/01/23
90
Sweet Spot %
2/26/22
7.02
60
2/26/22
3.91
30-yd
2/01/23
1.72
10-yd
2/01/23
19.4
Run speed (max)
2/01/23
91
INF Velo
2/01/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
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.
14.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.02
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
14.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.03
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.27
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
13.2
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
360
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.5
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).
101.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
348
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
308
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).
96.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
340
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.2
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).
96.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
297
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.5
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 ProCase (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.7
Exit Velocity (max)
95.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
360
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
101.8
Exit Velocity (max)
94.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
308
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
288
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.0
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.
27.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
26.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
82.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
76.3
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.
26.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.3
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.
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.8
Hand Speed (max)
24.6
Hand Speed (avg)
77.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
27.3
Hand Speed (max)
26.2
Hand Speed (avg)
82.2
Bat Speed (max)
76.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.5
Hand Speed (max)
26.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.0
Hand Speed (max)
25.4
Hand Speed (avg)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
73.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
70.42
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.
62.43
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.
66.14
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason ProCase: Preview - Jan 26, 2024
- Illinois 2023 Rankings Updated - Mar 15, 2023
- Preseason All-State, Upperclass: Preview - Feb 24, 2023
- PBR Preseason ProCase: All Player Analysis - Feb 3, 2023
- Preseason ProCase: Preview - Jan 30, 2023
- Q&A With Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Commit Ryan Niedzwiedz - Jan 19, 2023
- Illinois Class of 2023 Rankings Updated - Sep 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Top Overall - Jul 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Infield Analysis - Jul 7, 2022
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member): Uncommitted Follows - Jul 5, 2022
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member): Preview Story - Jun 22, 2022
- Class of 2023 Rankings: Uncommitted Position Players - Apr 28, 2022
- Preseason All-State Standouts - Mar 30, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass TrackMan Files - Mar 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass Blast Motion Board - Mar 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass Statistical Analysis - Mar 4, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass Quick Hits - Mar 3, 2022
- IL Preseason All-State - Upperclass: Preview - Feb 23, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Infield Velocity Leaders - Jan 21, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
- All-State Games: Top Overall Prospects - Dec 15, 2021
- All-State Games: Quick Hits - Jul 2, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Top Overall 2023 Prospects - Jun 12, 2021
- No. 13 Naperville Central Downs West Aurora, Advances To Regional Final - Jun 4, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Infield Analysis - Jun 3, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Mar 29, 2021
- Illinois 2023 Rankings Updated - Jan 18, 2021
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Top Overall 2023 Prospects - Jan 7, 2021
- Underclass Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Jan 4, 2021
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 27, 2020
- Aurora Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Apr 17, 2020
- Aurora Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - Apr 15, 2020
- Weekend Recap: Aurora, Chicago & Libertyville Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2020
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Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds. Strong, durable build.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup, fluid load and knee-knock stride. Fluid swing, loose hands, short, direct and repeatable. Polished swing, stays on-plane and through the zone with intent to lift at times. Was on the barrel throughout, registering an 85% hard-hit percentage. One of the top left-handed bats in the class, continues to ascend with every look.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 95.5 mph. 360’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 91 mph. Accurate arm, plays from a high 3/4 slot, comes out of hand well.
Defense: Active feet, steady, reliable infield defender. Sure hands, quick release, played with body control on the move and clean double play turn.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.
6-foot, 190-pounds; currently sits as one of the top uncommitted left-handed bats in the Illinois 2023 class. Physical at the plate with advanced bat speed and consistently works on the barrel with little swing-and-miss. Launched a no-doubt home run on Field 4 that comfortably cleared the right field fence by 30 or so feet. Took a highly impressive BP round at the Illinois Preseason All-State this winter, 101.8 mph max EV, 94.4 mph average EV, and also ran a 7.02 60 with 90 mph arm strength across the infield. Profiles as a middle-of-the-order type bat at the next level with thump from the left side.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Hit: LHH. High-level left-handed swing. Balanced, relaxed setup. Fluid hand load, short stride. Compact swing, fast hands, present bat speed, highly repeatable, worked on the barrel to both gaps during round.
Power: 101.8 max exit velocity, averaged 94.4 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot
Defense: Steady defender on the infield, quick feet, quick hands, clean actions.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
Of all the impressive BP rounds on the day, INF Ryan Niedzwiedz (West Aurora), was arguably the biggest standout. To the left-handed hitter's credit, everytime we see him, he seems to be elevating his entire skill set, and this time was no different. The 6-foot, 190-pound, wide-shouldered infielder ran his best 60-yard dash time to date (7.02) and was 90 mph across the infield, all while taking an explosive round of BP. The bat features all kinds of barrel feel to go along with some of the best power potential in the state. It’s a controlled, intentful swing with fluid rhythm, looseness and compact levers that repeats and stays through the zone a long time. Niedzwiedz was all over the barrel with authority, naturally elevating the baseball to both gaps and looks like one of the top left-handed bats still on the market in the class. He recorded a 94.4 mph average exit velocity, 101.8 peak exit, and his furthest batted ball traveled 347 feet – and he was lone hitter to hit each of the balls he struck 90-plus mph. He also led the event in average batted distance (307 feet), average hand speed (26.2 mph), average rotational acceleration (29.9g), and he finished third in average bat speed (76.3). Defensively, he has a strong arm and clean actions that should keep him on the left side of the diamond moving forward. While the bat is certainly a carrying tool, he profiles to slot into either short or third base at the next level. It was an eye-opening performance from the uncommitted West Aurora prospect.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Even setup, weight loaded on backside, leg kick trigger, short stride. Loose, repeatable swing, quick hands, short, level path, consistently on time/on barrel, advanced round of BP, gap-to-gap approach, line drives.
Power: 96.34 max exit velocity, averaged 89.36 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, strong throws carry across infield, best infield velocity at the event.
Defense: Sure-handed, fields with two hands, funnels to center, plays with proper direction, flashed ability to change arm angles and play on the move.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, weight starts shifted slightly into back leg, leg-kick trigger, short stride. Swings with intent, average bat speed of 72.1 MPH, short, level path, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach, line drives.
Power: 95.18 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry across infield.
Defense: Active feet, works around baseball, quick exchange/release, flashes body control.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS; High-follow 2023 left-handed hitting infielder.
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balance setup, smooth load, short leg lift. Engaged lower half, short, twitchy swing. Line drive gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm, feel for the barrel and a lot of hard/loud contact. Bat speed averaged 73.3 mph, per Blast.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Recorded a 96.0 mph max exit speed during batting practice.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, loose arm action from a ¾ slot.
Defense: Active feet, hands work out front at times, fluid funnel through a pack exchange. Shuffles through to target, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with upside.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, smooth load, short stride and fluid rhythm throughout. Simple easy swing, athletic hands, fast bat, advanced approach and made a lot of hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the barrel.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Arm flashed carry and played accurate across the diamond.
Defense: Clean actions, plays with body control, quick release.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.