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CLASS OF 2023

SS
3B

Ryan
Niedzwiedz

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
West Aurora (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 200LBS
L/R • 19yr 10mo
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Hitting
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
Power
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
Run
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
Defense
91
INF Velo
2/01/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.07
Infield Velocity
91.0
Power / Speed Score
14.2
60 Yard Dash
7.02
Infield Velocity
90.0
Power / Speed Score
14.5
60 Yard Dash
7.03
Infield Velocity
90.0
Power / Speed Score
13.7
60 Yard Dash
7.27
Infield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
13.2
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2023
Position
7.07
60-yard
91
INF Velo
101
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Position
7.02
60-yard
90
INF Velo
102
Exit Velo
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Position
7.28
60-yard
90
INF Velo
96
Exit Velo
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Position
7.03
60-yard
86
INF Velo
95
Exit Velo
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Position
7.27
60-yard
82
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 22, 2020
Position
7.73
60-yard
79
INF Velo
94
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
100.7
Exit Velocity Avg
95.5
Distance Max
360
Distance Avg
228
Launch Angle Avg
15.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
101.8
Exit Velocity Avg
94.4
Distance Max
348
Distance Avg
308
Launch Angle Avg
17.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
96.3
Exit Velocity Avg
88.5
Distance Max
340
Distance Avg
240
Launch Angle Avg
20.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
96.0
Exit Velocity Avg
80.7
Distance Max
297
Distance Avg
212
Launch Angle Avg
26.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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
25.8
Hand Speed Avg
24.6
Bat Speed Max
77.5
Bat Speed Avg
71.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
27.3
Hand Speed Avg
26.2
Bat Speed Max
82.2
Bat Speed Avg
76.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
26.5
Hand Speed Avg
25.6
Bat Speed Max
74.0
Bat Speed Avg
71.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
25.2
Hand Speed Avg
24.5
Bat Speed Max
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
73.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
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
70.42
Edge Score
62.43
Edge Score
66.14

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2/01/23

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. 

7/05/22

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. 

2/26/22

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. 

2/26/22

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.

6/29/21

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. 

3/27/21

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. 

10/25/20

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. 

2/22/20

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. 

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