Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

LHP
OF

Nicholas
Blakeney

Liberty (HS) • NV
5' 10" • 169LBS
L/L • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: CBA Marucci
2025 National

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Pitching

Fastball

84
Velocity (max)
8/04/23
82 - 83
Velo Range
5/31/23
2140
Spin Rate (avg)
5/31/23

Changeup

75 - 76
Velo Range
5/31/23
2060
Spin Rate (avg)
8/04/23

Curveball

78 - 78
Velo Range
8/04/23
1980
Spin Rate (avg)
6/07/22

Slider

71 - 73
Velo Range
5/31/23
2301
Spin Rate (avg)
8/04/23
Power
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
5/31/23
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/31/23
348
Distance (max)
5/31/23
87
Sweet Spot %
5/31/23
Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/07/22
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
5/21/24
16.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/07/22
27
Hard Hit %
5/31/23
Run
7.33
60
8/04/23
4.19
30-yd
8/04/23
1.77
10-yd
8/04/23
17.9
Run speed (max)
5/21/24
Defense
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
5/21/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Outfield Velocity
86.0
60 Yard Dash
7.33
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
12.7
60 Yard Dash
7.67
Outfield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
60 Yard Dash
8.15
Outfield Velocity
72.0
Power / Speed Score
9.9
60 Yard Dash
8.33
Outfield Velocity
66.0
Power / Speed Score
9.4
2023 PBR West Coast Games (Nevada Invite)
Aug 4, 2023
Position
7.33
60-yard
84
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
2023 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 4, 2023
Position
84
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 PBR Nevada State Games
Jun 7, 2022
Position
7.67
60-yard
82
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Position
8.15
60-yard
72
OF Velo
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Position
8.15
60-yard
72
OF Velo
Nevada Rising Stars Showcase
Jul 7, 2020
Position
8.33
60-yard
66
OF Velo
78
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
91.0
Exit Velocity Avg
71.9
Distance Max
334
Distance Avg
238
Launch Angle Avg
37.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
81.1
Distance Max
348
Distance Avg
250
Launch Angle Avg
27.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
79.9
Distance Max
309
Distance Avg
162
Launch Angle Avg
16.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
80.4
Exit Velocity Avg
75.9
Distance Max
290
Distance Avg
217
Launch Angle Avg
22.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
78.7
Exit Velocity Avg
72.2
Distance Max
289
Distance Avg
164
Launch Angle Avg
22.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Las Vegas Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
May 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
74.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
256
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PBR Nevada State Games
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
'21 JFG Workout (7/28)
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
80.4
Exit Velocity (max)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Nevada Rising Stars Showcase
Jul 7, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
78.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
19.1
Bat Speed Max
75.9
Bat Speed Avg
70.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
19.0
Bat Speed Max
75.2
Bat Speed Avg
67.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
19.8
Bat Speed Max
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
65.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
17.6
Hand Speed Avg
17.0
Bat Speed Max
63.0
Bat Speed Avg
61.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Las Vegas Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
May 21, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PBR Nevada State Games
Jun 7, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
'21 JFG Workout (7/28)
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
17.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.0
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Nevada Rising Stars Showcase
Jul 7, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
61.0
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

2023
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2047
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
78.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1882
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1949
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2279
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1910
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1980
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1495
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
65.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1841
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
54.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1612
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
55.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1315
2023 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 80.6
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,141
Spin Rate (max)
1,990
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
78.4
Velocity (max)
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,882
Spin Rate (max)
1,882
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.2
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,334
Spin Rate (max)
2,301
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.9
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 74.7
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,556
Spin Rate (max)
2,060
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 82.9
Velo Range
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,402
Spin Rate (max)
2,140
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.0
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.0
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,273
Spin Rate (max)
2,247
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.7
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 75.7
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,745
Spin Rate (max)
1,726
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 PBR Nevada State Games
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.3
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 76.2
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,120
Spin Rate (max)
1,910
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.7
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 63.4
Velo Range
60.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,013
Spin Rate (max)
1,980
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.6
Velocity (max)
66.4 - 67.6
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,544
Spin Rate (max)
1,495
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Nevada Rising Stars Showcase
Jul 7, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
70.5
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 68.8
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,008
Spin Rate (max)
1,841
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
58.0
Velocity (max)
51.6 - 56.6
Velo Range
51.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,862
Spin Rate (max)
1,612
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
57.9
Velocity (max)
53.9 - 57.3
Velo Range
1,495
Spin Rate (max)
1,315
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+

Pitching Velos

2023
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
78.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
60.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
64.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
54.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
56.0
2023 PBR West Coast Games (Nevada Invite)
Aug 4, 2023
Pitching
84
Max FB
78 - 81
FB
78 - 78
CB
71 - 74
CH
68 - 70
SL
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Pitching
83
Max FB
82 - 83
FB
75 - 76
CH
71 - 73
SL
2021 Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Pitching
74
Max FB
69 - 74
FB
59 - 61
CB
64 - 64
CH
Nevada Rising Stars Showcase
Jul 7, 2020
Pitching
71
Max FB
63 - 71
FB
51 - 58
CB
54 - 58
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.86
30 Yard Dash
4.25
60 Yard Dash
7.67
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.77
30 Yard Dash
4.19
60 Yard Dash
7.73
Top Speed (MPH)
Las Vegas Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
May 21, 2024
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.25
30-yd
7.67
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
2.36
RSi (max)
23.5
Jump Height (max)
2023 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 4, 2023
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.19
30-yd
7.73
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Swift
1.89
10-yd
4.26
30-yd
7.73
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
2022
Edge Score
58.21
Edge Score
67.55
Edge Score
51.04

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

5/31/23

Nicholas Blakeney, Liberty (NV), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-7.4, 160.9-pounds. Stocky, athletic build. Athleticism translates throughout his game. Strength to come.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. T2402, 2140 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. T2273, 2247 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. T1745, 1726 average rpm.
ATH: 7.73 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.26 10 and 30 yard splits.

5/31/23


Body: 5-7.4, 160.9-pounds. Stocky, athletic build. Athleticism translates throughout his game. Strength to come.
Hit: LHH. closed, long load with long stride high hands, level swing, smooth hands with good extension. 69.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 348' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. long, over the top with backspin carrying well
Defense: Comes through the ball with no hesitation, shows accuracy
ATH: 7.73 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.26 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 67.55 Edge Score

7/07/20

Positional Profile: OF/LHP. Clean mechanics throughout his game
Body5-foot-3, 115 pounds. Athletic, proportionate frame with a youthful appearance. Projects to add significant size and strength in the coming years.
Defense: OF. Confident, clean routes coming through the ball. Fluid through the transfer process. Leads into accurate throws.
Arm:  66 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Accuracy on each of his throws. Long, loose action that projects to increase his velocity over the coming years.
Hit: Athletic set up. Bat starts rested on shoulder with high elbow. Sink into load with medium leg kick. Gets down on time. Efficient hand path with above average barrel awareness. Lived in the big part of the yard with pull side power potential down the road. 
Power78 mph via TrackMan
Run: 8.33, Laser Timed 60

Delivery: Starts mid rubber, uses a simple, rhythmic delivery. Tall/tilt type. On line stride. Maintains balance throughout his motion.
Arm Action: 3/4 arm slot. Long, loose action that gets natural arm side action on his FB and CH. 
FB: Max 71 mph. 63-71 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1841 rpm. Had natural arm side fade and sink. Locates well in the zone.
CB:  51-58 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1612 rpm. Slight arm curl. Will continue to progress.
CH: 54-58 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1315 rpm. Natural sink with some arm side action. Slightly falls off to glove side. 

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Physical

2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2023 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 4, 2023
Physical - Athlete
5' 8"
Ht
163.8
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Physical - Athlete
5' 7"
Ht
160.9
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)