CLASS OF 2026
SS
OF
Nick
Riordan
Knoxville Central (HS) • TN
5' 11" • 157LBS
L/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: TN Nationals
5' 11" • 157LBS
L/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: TN Nationals
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/23
75.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
25.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/23
63
Hard Hit %
5/28/24
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/24
90.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/28/24
335
Distance (max)
5/28/24
83
Sweet Spot %
9/10/23
6.87
60
7/24/24
3.84
30-yd
7/24/24
1.64
10-yd
2/10/24
20.3
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
91
INF Velo
5/28/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
10/06/23
80 - 82
Velo Range
10/06/23
1932
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Changeup
71 - 72
Velo Range
2/04/23
1380
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Curveball
70 - 74
Velo Range
10/06/23
1862
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Slider
63.6 - 66
Velo Range
2/04/23
2030
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.21
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.
12.5
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
335
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.1
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).
90.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
361
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
May 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
90.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: TN Nationals
Sep 10, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
268
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Knoxville (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.5
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.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.8
Bat Speed (max)
74.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Knoxville (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
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).
1932
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.
25.0
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).
66.0
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).
1862
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).
71.6
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).
1380
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.7
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).
2030
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).
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 78.0
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,009
Spin Rate (max)
1,932
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
66.8
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 66.7
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,011
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
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
66.6
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 66.0
Velo Range
61.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,114
Spin Rate (max)
2,030
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
72.0
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 72.0
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,509
Spin Rate (max)
1,380
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.87
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.99
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.21
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.69
10-yd
3.84
30-yd
6.87
60-yd
20.3
Run speed (max)
2.31
RSi (max)
30.0
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
7.25
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1.81
RSi (max)
1.81
RSi (avg)
1,161
Jump Power (max)
25.2
Jump Height (max)
24.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
76.0
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
70.2
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 157-pounds. Athletic and leaner, more room for additional size.
Hit: LHH. Even stance, rythm with the hands. Power to the middle and pull side, occasional lift.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 90.2 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-91 mph. Quick, athletic arm. Present strength.
Defense: Clean, has feel up the middle. Moves well laterally.
ATH: 6.93 runner in the 60. 2.77 and 4.88 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Nick Riordan, Knoxville Central (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 157-pounds. Leaner and projectable frame. Room to grow as he continues to develop and add size.
Hit: LHH. Starts with his knees slightly bent, hands start above shoulder with bat resting behind the body. Barrel tips forward as he loads his back leg prior to a small forward stride. Hands resist forward move well creating good seperation. Sinks into lower half well as swing goes through. Twitchy, quick hands shows varied contact to all field. Hardest contact when lets get deeper and doesnt jump at it. Still developing approach will improve with time. 70.3 mph bat speed with 21 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 282' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-90 mph. Strong accurate throws with + arm strength, from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well to all sides. Able to slow feet down well if needed if his body gets ahead of the ball.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 4.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.90 max vertical.
Nick Riordan, Knoxville Central (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Leaner and projectable frame. Room to continue to develop and add size.
Hit: LHH. Open set up in the box, small stride as he loads Loud contact to the pull side of the field, slight uphill path. Has pop to the pull side, really simple swing 69.9 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Solid arm strength, accurate.
Defense: Clean actions, moves well.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 70.2 Edge Score
Nick Riordan, Knoxville Central (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Leaner and projectable frame. Room to continue to develop and add size.
Arm Action: RH
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.99 10 and 30 yard splits.
Nick Riordan, Knoxville Central (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Leaner and projectable frame. Room to continue to develop and add size.
Hit: LHH. Open set up in the box, small stride as he loads Loud contact to the pull side of the field, slight uphill path. Has pop to the pull side, really simple swing 69.9 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Solid arm strength, accurate.
Defense: Clean actions, moves well.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 70.2 Edge Score
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, wiry frame w/ high waist and lots of projection. Athletic
Delivery: Smooth easy tempo. Repeats the delivery well, though drifts slightly.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm, high arm slot
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Arm side action with good verticle action. Should induce soft contact and lots of groundballs as body develops. T2009, 1932 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape with solid tumbling action T2011, 1862 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Still developing pitch. T2114, 2030 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Mimics fastball well. Still developing command. T1509, 1380 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, wiry frame w/ high waist and lots of projection. Athletic
Hits: LHH. Upright and slightly open set up in the stance, high placement with the hands. Above avg bat speed Quick hands, small leg lift, occasional lift in the swing. Pop to all parts of the field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 MPH. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph.Short arm, quick on transfers. Accurate on throws.
Defense: Easy flowing actions, smooth. Moves laterally well.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, wiry frame w/ high waist and lots of projection. Athletic
Delivery: Smooth easy tempo. Repeats the delivery well, though drifts slightly.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm, high arm slot
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Arm side action with good verticle action. Should induce soft contact and lots of groundballs as body develops. T2009, 1932 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape with solid tumbling action T2011, 1862 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Still developing pitch. T2114, 2030 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Mimics fastball well. Still developing command. T1509, 1380 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, wiry frame w/ high waist and lots of projection. Athletic
Hits: LHH. Upright and slightly open set up in the stance, high placement with the hands. Above avg bat speed Quick hands, small leg lift, occasional lift in the swing. Pop to all parts of the field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 MPH. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph.Short arm, quick on transfers. Accurate on throws.
Defense: Easy flowing actions, smooth. Moves laterally well.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.