Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

C

Nick
Spaner

Holy Cross
Portsmouth (HS) • RI
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Ocean State Makos

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/24
77.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/29/21
25.7
Rot. Acc (max)
8/15/21
31
Hard Hit %
2/11/24
Power
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/24
85
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/24
355
Distance (max)
2/11/24
65
Sweet Spot %
8/15/21
Run
6.8
60
2/11/24
3.85
30-yd
2/11/24
1.69
10-yd
2/11/24
20.8
Run speed (max)
2/11/24
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
85
C Velo
2/11/24
1.98 - 1.98
Pop Time
2/11/24

Positional Tools

2024
2022
2021
Pop Time
1.98 - 1.98
Catcher Velocity
85.0
60 Yard Dash
7.02
Pop Time
2.20 - 2.39
Catcher Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
12.1
60 Yard Dash
7.06
Pop Time
2.10 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Position
1.98 - 1.98
Pop Time
85
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 PBR Future Games (Connecticut Invite)
Jul 27, 2022
Position
7.02
60-yard
2.20 - 2.39
Pop Time
76
C Velo
85
Exit Velo
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Position
2.20 - 2.39
Pop Time
76
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 New England Academic Games (Invite Only)
Aug 15, 2021
Position
7.06
60-yard
2.10 - 2.16
Pop Time
78
C Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 New England Top Prospect Games I (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Position
7.40
60-yard
2.18 - 2.25
Pop Time
73
C Velo
82
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2021
Exit Velocity Max
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
85.0
Distance Max
355
Distance Avg
174
Launch Angle Avg
12.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
84.9
Exit Velocity Avg
74.9
Distance Max
295
Distance Avg
206
Launch Angle Avg
25.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
257
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2021 New England Academic Games (Invite Only)
Aug 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 New England Top Prospect Games I (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
71.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2024
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
22.1
Bat Speed Max
76.4
Bat Speed Avg
73.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
20.3
Bat Speed Max
64.8
Bat Speed Avg
62.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
77.4
Bat Speed Avg
67.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
73.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
64.8
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 New England Academic Games (Invite Only)
Aug 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 New England Top Prospect Games I (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
77.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
10 Yard Dash
1.69
30 Yard Dash
3.85
60 Yard Dash
6.80
Top Speed (MPH)
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Swift
1.69
10-yd
3.85
30-yd
6.80
60-yd
20.8
Run speed (max)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
1.72
10-yd
3.90
30-yd
7.02
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
8.5
Run Speed (avg)
1.55
RSi (max)
1.55
RSi (avg)
1,660
Jump Power (max)
25.8
Jump Height (max)
25.8
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
77.31
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Visual Skills
77.31
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/20/24

Nick Spaner: C, (2024) Portsmouth, RI. Holy Cross Commit, 6-foot-3, 195-pound projectable athletic frame. Projectable and athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 93 mph. (73.3 mph bat speed average). (22.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced narrow stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Has quick developing bat speed, loose swing plane and a front foot level finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 85 mph; had athletic developing footwork, a clean natural transfer, and soft sure hands. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.98-1.98. Clean setup. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.8. 


7/27/22

Future Games Report:

A right-handed hitter, longer, physical frame, put together well.  A spread out approach at the plate, level to up path, driving the baseball from gap to gap. Behind the plate, had a pop time of 1.90-2.0, all throws on the bag. The arm is clean, works with ease. Played extremely well defensively, handle the pitchers well, receives and blocks at a very high level. Game 2, 2-3 3 RBI. 


8/15/21

Nick Spaner: C, (2024) out of Portsmouth, RI. is a projectable 6-foot-2, 170-pound catching prospect. At the plate, Spaner had an exit velocity of 85 MPH, with a 66.56 MPH bat speed average and 18.40 MPH hand speed average. Spaner begins in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands relaxed off the back shoulder. A small load stacks his weight and gets him into a strong position to hit. The bat takes a flat path through the hitting zone and he finishes through contact. During his round, he showed a gap to gap approach, peppering multiple balls in the middle of the field. Behind the plate, he showed well. The young backstop showed some arm strength, reaching a velocity of 78 MPH on his throw downs, with a pop time range of 2.10-2.16. He sets up in a staggered stance, with the glove set in the middle of the chest. As he transitioned to throw, he showed athletic feet, a clean transfer, and soft hands. During the event, Spaner also recorded a 60 time of 7.06.


6/29/21

Nick Spaner: C, (2024) Portsmouth, RI. 6-foot-2, 170-pound athletic frame. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (67.44 mph bat speed average). (20.61 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Has an uphill swing plane, developing bat speed and high finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 73 mph; shows a clean exchange, soft hands, and developing feet.  Showed  a pop time of 2.18-2.25. Clean setup with average flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose long arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.4. 

Scout Evaluation 

Nick Spaner, Portsmouth, 2024, RI

Position: C

Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Starts in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Developing bat speed. High finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 71.74 mph. 67.44 mph bat speed average. 20.61 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.18-2.25 pop times. Soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Projectable. Average flexibility and clean setup. 

Arm: 73 mph catcher velocity. Loose long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.40 (60-yard).


 

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