The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
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.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Nik Copenhaver: RHP, (2023) Badin, OH. Washington State Commit, 6-foot-4, 200-pound. Solid on the mound, used a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 89-91 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2331; Avg 2213). His changeup (82-83) has some fading action. Throws a 10/4 slider (75-76) that has late tight action. (Max spin 2480; Avg 2036).
7/28/21
6-4, 205-pound athletic righty showcased quick arm speed with ¾ arm slot and a loose arm action. Drop/drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Fastball sat 87-91. Compliments with a sharp breaking slider at 72-75 and an 80-81 change.
2/15/21
Nik Copenhaver: RHP, (2023) Badin, OH. 6-foot-4, 200-pound. Athletic on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Changeup (81-82 mph), slider (73-76 mph).Threw his fastball 89-91 mph.
7/14/20
Athletic, 6-foot-4, 190-pound projectable body frame. On the mound he throws with regular effort to his delivery utilizing a vertical leg lift landing in a straight line at foot strike finishing with his momentum carrying toward home plate. Has quick arm speed coming from a lower ¾ slot. Offers a good three-pitch mix with good control of all three. Fastball is mostly true through the zone ranging from 82-84 mph and topped out at 86 mph. Curveball has signs of being sharp at times and projects well with an 11/5 shape between 68-70 mph. Changeup is an above average pitch especially for his age, it’s deceptive and has sinking action at 75-76 mph. Young, righty to keep a close eye on.
2/09/20
2/9/20 Pitching Delivery Notes: Copenhaver shows a controlled leg lift with a quick tempo down the mound once he reaches peak leg lift. He throws from a low ¾ arm slot and uses his long levers well. Fastball: The fastball was 80-82 mph with some arm side life at times. Curveball: His breaking ball was 65-69 mph with slurvey shape and decent bite. Changeup: The changeup was 71-74 mph. Pitchability: Good feel for his three pitch mix. Breaking ball worked well with his natural arm slot and created good deception.
2/9/20 Position Player Hit: At the plate he starts in a balanced setup and uses a simple weight shift for his load. Has a bit of an armbar that causes him to cast his barrel around the zone. Power: 86 mph exit velocity. Offensive Projection: Lots of physical projection but still needs some skill refinement. Still remains to show some legit power upside. Field: At 3B he plays through the ball well and shows good hands and solid footwork. Shows a quick arm. Throw: 82 mph across the diamond. Defensive Projection: As he develops physically he should be able to gain the arm strength to stick at 3B.
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Nik Copenhaver: RHP, (2023) Badin, OH. Washington State Commit, 6-foot-4, 200-pound. Solid on the mound, used a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 89-91 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2331; Avg 2213). His changeup (82-83) has some fading action. Throws a 10/4 slider (75-76) that has late tight action. (Max spin 2480; Avg 2036).
6-4, 205-pound athletic righty showcased quick arm speed with ¾ arm slot and a loose arm action. Drop/drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Fastball sat 87-91. Compliments with a sharp breaking slider at 72-75 and an 80-81 change.
Nik Copenhaver: RHP, (2023) Badin, OH. 6-foot-4, 200-pound. Athletic on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Changeup (81-82 mph), slider (73-76 mph).Threw his fastball 89-91 mph.
Athletic, 6-foot-4, 190-pound projectable body frame. On the mound he throws with regular effort to his delivery utilizing a vertical leg lift landing in a straight line at foot strike finishing with his momentum carrying toward home plate. Has quick arm speed coming from a lower ¾ slot. Offers a good three-pitch mix with good control of all three. Fastball is mostly true through the zone ranging from 82-84 mph and topped out at 86 mph. Curveball has signs of being sharp at times and projects well with an 11/5 shape between 68-70 mph. Changeup is an above average pitch especially for his age, it’s deceptive and has sinking action at 75-76 mph. Young, righty to keep a close eye on.
2/9/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Copenhaver shows a controlled leg lift with a quick tempo down the mound once he reaches peak leg lift. He throws from a low ¾ arm slot and uses his long levers well.
Fastball: The fastball was 80-82 mph with some arm side life at times.
Curveball: His breaking ball was 65-69 mph with slurvey shape and decent bite.
Changeup: The changeup was 71-74 mph.
Pitchability: Good feel for his three pitch mix. Breaking ball worked well with his natural arm slot and created good deception.
2/9/20 Position Player
Hit: At the plate he starts in a balanced setup and uses a simple weight shift for his load. Has a bit of an armbar that causes him to cast his barrel around the zone.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity.
Offensive Projection: Lots of physical projection but still needs some skill refinement. Still remains to show some legit power upside.
Field: At 3B he plays through the ball well and shows good hands and solid footwork. Shows a quick arm.
Throw: 82 mph across the diamond.
Defensive Projection: As he develops physically he should be able to gain the arm strength to stick at 3B.