88.6
Velocity (max)
11/22/20
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
OF
Zackary
Nichols
Ridge Point (HS) • TX
6' 3" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Houston Bengals
6' 3" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Houston Bengals
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
85.6 - 87.8
Velo Range
11/22/20
2178
Spin Rate (avg)
11/22/20
Changeup
73.7 - 74.8
Velo Range
6/22/21
1433
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
Curveball
74 - 78.3
Velo Range
11/22/20
2202
Spin Rate (avg)
11/22/20
Slider
73.5 - 74.3
Velo Range
6/22/21
2166
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/22/21
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/22/21
302
Distance (max)
11/22/20
69
Sweet Spot %
11/22/20
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
11/22/20
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/22/21
32.7
Rot. Acc (max)
11/22/20
38
Hard Hit %
6/22/21
7.4
60
11/22/20
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
6/22/21
78
C Velo
11/22/20
2.02 - 2.02
Pop Time
11/22/20
Positional Tools
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)
7.43
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.02
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
12.5
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
112
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
3.3
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.4
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.
Top Prospect Showcase
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
112
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Houston Fall Prospect I.D.
Nov 22, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
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.
26.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.3
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.
Top Prospect Showcase
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Houston Fall Prospect I.D.
Nov 22, 2020
Blast - Hitting
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
24.9
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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).
2147
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).
71.4
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).
1883
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).
74.3
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).
1433
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).
73.9
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).
2166
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
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).
2178
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.
25.1
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).
76.2
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).
2202
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).
Top Prospect Showcase
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.8
Velocity (max)
85.3 - 86.8
Velo Range
87.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,187
Spin Rate (max)
2,147
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.3
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 73.1
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,942
Spin Rate (max)
1,883
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.5
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 74.3
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,204
Spin Rate (max)
2,166
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.8
Velocity (max)
73.7 - 74.8
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,564
Spin Rate (max)
1,433
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Houston Fall Prospect I.D.
Nov 22, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
88.6
Velocity (max)
85.6 - 87.8
Velo Range
85.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,240
Spin Rate (max)
2,178
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
79.3
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 78.3
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,268
Spin Rate (max)
2,202
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
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.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 175 pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, drop and drive delivery, consistent release points, repeats delivery well, lands in athletic position, works downhill towards catcher consistently.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
FB: 85-87 mph. Arm-side run, strikes at bottom of the zone and to the arm-side.
CB: 70-73 mph. Showed ability to land it for a strike on glove-side, glove-side depth.
SL: 73-75 mph. Glove-side depth, showed ability to land for a strike.
CH: 74-75 mph. Some strikes at the bottom of the zone.Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 175 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, slightly narrow base, small leg lift load trigger, hands move back to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting a mix of ground balls and line drives.
Power: 92.56 mph max exit velocity in BP, 88.43 mph average exit velocity, 275 feet max distance, and 37.5% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot, good carry at times on throws, accurate throws at times.
Defense: Stays back on the ball at times, fields the ball in rhythm towards target and off of glove foot, clean funnel to release at times.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot-3, 175 pounds
Hit: RH. Balanced stance with a leg kick load and stride. Slightly uphill swing plane getting good extension through contact, hitting line drives with regularity.
Power: 92.33 mph max exit velocity in BP
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Short arm swing from a high 3/4 slot with good carry..
Defense: 2.02. Good hands with a clean exchange and good hands..
Run: 7.4 runner in the 60
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tilt and topple delivery falling, landing square with home, repeating delivery well.
Arm Action: Long arm swing from high 3/4.
FB: 86-88 T89 mph, flashing arm-side run.. Avg Spin/Max Spin: 2178 rpm/2239 rpm
CB: 74-78 T79 mph, flashing depth.. Avg Spin/Max Spin: 2202 rpm/2267 rpm