87
Velocity (max)
10/30/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
3B
Andrew
Nielsen
Salt Lake CC
Mountain Crest (HS) • UT
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: MC Trappers & Mtn West
Mountain Crest (HS) • UT
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: MC Trappers & Mtn West
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85.2 - 86.2
Velo Range
10/10/23
2035
Spin Rate (avg)
9/17/22
Changeup
70.5 - 83.4
Velo Range
10/10/23
1775
Spin Rate (avg)
10/10/23
Curveball
69 - 71
Velo Range
10/30/22
2273
Spin Rate (avg)
10/30/22
Slider
69.9 - 71.1
Velo Range
10/10/23
2252
Spin Rate (avg)
9/17/22
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
9/17/22
93
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/17/22
340
Distance (max)
10/30/22
75
Sweet Spot %
10/30/22
24
Hand Speed (max)
10/30/22
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
10/30/22
22.9
Rot. Acc (max)
9/17/22
100
Hard Hit %
10/30/22
7.89
60
10/30/22
4.35
30-yd
10/30/22
1.92
10-yd
10/30/22
17.4
Run speed (max)
10/30/22
80
INF Velo
9/17/22
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.90
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.2
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
340
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.9
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.
2022 Utah All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
92.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
266
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northern Utah Open
Sep 17, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
93.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
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.
2022 Utah All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Northern Utah Open
Sep 17, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
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).
1897
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.
22.1
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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).
1775
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).
70.5
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).
2131
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).
86.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
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).
1970
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.
23.4
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).
70.0
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).
2273
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).
80.3
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).
1498
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).
68.3
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).
2252
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).
2023 PBR JUCO Scout Day: Salt Lake CC
Oct 10, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.5
Velocity (max)
85.2 - 86.2
Velo Range
86.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,994
Spin Rate (max)
1,897
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.7
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 71.1
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,211
Spin Rate (max)
2,131
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
86.8
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 83.4
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,132
Spin Rate (max)
1,775
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Utah All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 30, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.6
Velocity (max)
83.1 - 85.3
Velo Range
84.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,228
Spin Rate (max)
1,933
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.0
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.9
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,378
Spin Rate (max)
2,273
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Northern Utah Open
Sep 17, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
83.2 - 84.6
Velo Range
82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,153
Spin Rate (max)
2,035
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 68.9
Velo Range
66.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,316
Spin Rate (max)
2,252
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.2
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 81.7
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,548
Spin Rate (max)
1,498
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
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
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.
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.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.92
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.35
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.89
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.
2022 Utah All-State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 30, 2022
Swift
1.92
10-yd
4.35
30-yd
7.89
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
1,651
Jump Power (max)
27.1
Jump Height (max)
26.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Salt Lake CC Scout Day: Pitching Data Dive - Oct 14, 2023
- Utah Player and Pitcher of the Week: Penland, Nielsen - May 2, 2023
- Utah's Most Viewed Profiles of January - Feb 2, 2023
- Top Uncommitted 2023: Pitchers - Jan 13, 2023
- 2022 Utah Leaderboards: Fastball Velocity - Dec 22, 2022
- 2022 Utah All-State Games: Blast Motion Board - Nov 10, 2022
- 2022 Utah All-State Games: Upperclass TrackMan Leaderboards - Nov 8, 2022
- 2022 Utah All-State Games: TrackMan Pitching Leaderboards - Nov 7, 2022
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B Smaller compact muscled look with a strong lower half and has athletic flexibility. FB touches the mid 80's and if he can find that next gear into the 87-88 range, Drew profiles as a relief type arm, at the JUCO level.
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Small compact RHP w/a strong defined lower 1/2 and overall muscled look.
Delivery: Compact, tucked high flexible kick to his delivery. Lands sound and arm is up at foot strike
Arm Action: RH. Loose, long and fluid HTQ arm slot with avg ext out front. Ball exits his hand clean, yet needs to build his arm strength
FB: T84.9, 83-85 mph. FB plays avg w/downward plane at times from a 5-10 frame. Flashes arm side run w/sink T2153, 2035 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. T2316, 2252 average rpm.
CH: 79-82 mph. Kills spin w/fading life and avg sink below the zone. Needs to command better and find the mitt. Works around the edges of the plate T1548, 1498 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Smaller compact muscled look with a strong lower half and has athletic flexibility. FB touches the mid 80's and if he can find that next gear into the 87-88 range, Drew profiles as a relief type arm, at the JUCO level.
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Small compact RHP w/a strong defined lower 1/2 and overall muscled look.
Hits: RHH.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 93 MPH. 336' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.
Defense: