19.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/08/21
CLASS OF 2023
SS
2B
Charlie
Niehaus
Cincinnati
Archbishop Moeller (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: 5 Star Midwest
Archbishop Moeller (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: 5 Star Midwest
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
1/30/22
11.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/08/21
-
Hard Hit %
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
1/30/22
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/30/22
291
Distance (max)
1/30/22
63
Sweet Spot %
1/30/22
6.71
60
1/30/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
87
INF Velo
1/30/22
78
OF Velo
2/16/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
2/16/20
75 - 77
Velo Range
2/16/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
71 - 72
Velo Range
2/16/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
67 - 69
Velo Range
2/16/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.71
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.04
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.01
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
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).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
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.
25.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
148
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.7
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).
82.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
280
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.9
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.
Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest 1.30.22
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Southern Ohio Prospect Game (Invite Only)
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.8
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.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.8
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.
Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest 1.30.22
Jan 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Southern Ohio Prospect Game (Invite Only)
Jun 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
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
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
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest - Quick Hits - Feb 4, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest - Jan 31, 2022
- Results From 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Jun 10, 2021
- 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Advanced Analytics: The Arms - Jun 10, 2021
- 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Advanced Analytics: The Bats - Jun 10, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest - Quick Hits - Mar 10, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: 5 Star Midwest - Feb 22, 2021
- 2020 Southern Ohio Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 23, 2020
- Results From 2020 Southern Ohio Prospect Games - Jun 18, 2020
- 2020 Southern Ohio Prospect Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jun 18, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Midwest Prospects - Complete Evaluations - Mar 16, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Midwest Prospects - Quick Hits - Feb 23, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Midwest Prospects - Advanced Hitting Metrics - Feb 19, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: Midwest Prospects - Feb 17, 2020
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Charlie Niehaus: SS/2B, (2023) Archbishop Moeller, OH. 5-foot-10, 165-pound. In the box, Niehaus recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. (62.8 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Had quick bat speed, upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 87 mph; has sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.71 60-yard dash.
6/16/20 Position Player
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic stance. Quiet, efficient load followed by a level path to contact. Easy pop with impressive feel for contact. Consistently squared up line drives to the middle of the field in BP.
Power:Line drive po presently with much more. Generates natural backspin off the bat.
Max BP Exit:82 mph
Max BP Distance: 255 ft
Offensive Projection:Multiple roles.
Field:One of the top defenders we saw on the day. Sure-handed with feel for his feet. Made all the plays in his defensive evaluation.
Throw:Accurate with above average strength for class.
Defensive Projection:Multiple spots.
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic stance. Quiet, efficient load followed by a level path to contact. Easy pop with impressive feel for contact. Consistently squared up line drives to the middle of the field in BP.
Power:Line drive po presnelty with much more. Generates natural backspin off the bat.
Max BP Exit:82 mph
Max BP Distance: 255 ft
Offensive Projection:Multiple roles.
Field:One of the top defenders we saw on the day. Sure-handed with feel for his feet. Made all the plays in his defensvie evaluation.
Throw:Accurate with above average strenght for class.
Defensive Projection:Multiple spots.
2/16/20 Position Player
Hit: Smooth, easy mover in the box. Uses a slight leg lift and back to forth action with lower half during slight back load to hands. Swing is compact, showing a balanced combination of strength and speed to hands. Slightly downhill trajectory in path. Line drive flight generally, with occasional gap abilities. Solid showing.
Power: Top batting practice exit velocity was 85.3 and he reached a top batting practice distance of 257 feet.
Offensive Projection: Multiple roles.
Field: Versatile defender with efficient footwork/ball skills shown in the infield and outfield. Although he looks like he has had more reps as an infielder the arm and athleticism easily translates to the outfield as well. Nice clay to mold here as a defender.
Throw: Showed 78 mph arm strength across the infield and to home plate from the outfield.
Defensive Projection: UTL.
2/16/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Athletic mover on the mound. Uses good pace to a delivery that doesn’t require a ton of effort. Arm works and he creates direction/energy with lower half.
Fastball: 75-77 mph, mostly true, physical signs of more velocity to come.
Breaking Ball: 67-69 mph, above average pitch, spins it well, sharper down action.
Changeup: 71-72 mph, more than playable third offering tossed with fastball arm speed.