24.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/02/24
CLASS OF 2025
2B
RHP
Zach
Nicola
Lake Central (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Great Lakes Gold 2025
6' 1" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Great Lakes Gold 2025
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Best Of Stats
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
3/02/24
29.3
Rot. Acc (max)
3/02/24
-
Hard Hit %
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/02/24
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/02/24
358
Distance (max)
3/02/24
70
Sweet Spot %
8/14/21
7.33
60
3/02/24
4.24
30-yd
8/27/22
1.85
10-yd
8/27/22
18
Run speed (max)
8/27/22
83
INF Velo
3/02/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
7/07/22
77 - 79
Velo Range
7/07/22
2110
Spin Rate (avg)
8/27/22
Changeup
71 - 72
Velo Range
7/07/22
1664
Spin Rate (avg)
8/27/22
Curveball
60.2 - 72.1
Velo Range
8/27/22
1771
Spin Rate (avg)
8/27/22
Slider
62.8 - 63
Velo Range
8/14/21
1694
Spin Rate (avg)
8/14/21
Positional Tools
2024
2022
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)
7.33
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.1
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.89
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
10.6
Hitting
2024
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
358
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.5
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).
88.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.7
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).
83.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
142
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.9
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: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
319
Distance (avg)
358
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
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.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.2
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: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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).
2110
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.
27.7
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).
65.6
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).
1771
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).
68.6
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).
1664
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).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.6
Knuckleball
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).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
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).
2034
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.
28.7
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.9
Slider
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).
1694
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.0
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 76.8
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,175
Spin Rate (max)
2,110
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
77.7
Velocity (max)
60.2 - 72.1
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
1,771
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.7
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 68.7
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,726
Spin Rate (max)
1,664
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Knuckleball
67.2
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 67.2
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.7
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,175
Spin Rate (max)
2,034
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
63.0
Velocity (max)
62.8 - 63.0
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,699
Spin Rate (max)
1,694
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
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)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.24
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.65
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 27, 2022
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.24
30-yd
7.65
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
7.8
Run Speed (avg)
2.23
RSi (max)
2.23
RSi (avg)
1,377
Jump Power (max)
22.3
Jump Height (max)
22.3
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Proportional frame
Hit: RHH. Starts tall before load into the back leg w/ quiet hands during the loading process. Quick stride forward, lands heavy on the front foot. Swings with intent within a level, rotational swing. Flashes pull-side strength.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.3 mph. 358' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Loose, quick arm works to a 3/4 release point
Defense: Fluid actions at the hot corner. Plays low, feet work on-time with the catch. Sure-handed defender that shows good body control.
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Zach Nicola, Lake Central, 2025, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pound solid build.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Begins in a balanced stance with a tight compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Some quick bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, level swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 88.8 mph exit velocity, average 77.4 mph. 65.2 mph bat speed average. 20.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Solid.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.65 (60-yard).
Zach Nicola, Lake Central, 2025, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pound solid build.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Some bat speed. Good extension on his finish, level swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 70.92 mph. 65.23 mph bat speed average. 20.53 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, consistent aggressive footwork, quick exchange. Projectable.
Arm: 67 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.89 (60-yard).
Pitching: Feel delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, a falling off finish.
FB: T72. 70-72 mph. (Max spin 2174; Avg 2034). Slight running action.
SL: 63-63 mph. (Max spin 1699; Avg 1694).