21.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/21
CLASS OF 2022
OF
C
Andrew
Niaves
Bismarck State JC
Oregon (HS) • WI
5' 10" • 195LBS
S/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: STiKS
Oregon (HS) • WI
5' 10" • 195LBS
S/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: STiKS
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
9/30/23
13.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/21
50
Hard Hit %
9/30/23
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
9/30/23
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/30/23
372
Distance (max)
9/30/23
71
Sweet Spot %
9/30/23
6.98
60
2/21/21
3.99
30-yd
9/30/23
1.77
10-yd
9/30/23
18.9
Run speed (max)
9/30/23
65
INF Velo
4/08/18
85
OF Velo
9/30/23
73
C Velo
7/13/21
2.01 - 2.08
Pop Time
7/13/21
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
7/14/21
75 - 78
Velo Range
7/14/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
65 - 66
Velo Range
3/10/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
70 - 72
Velo Range
7/14/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.98
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.32
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
10.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.41
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.25 - 2.62
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
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.
10.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.89
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.34 - 2.44
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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.
10.3
Hitting
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
372
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
279
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.4
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
345
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
247
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.3
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.
PBR Juco Scout Day- Bismarck State College
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
279
Distance (avg)
372
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Top Prospect - Milwaukee (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
282
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.9
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.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
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.
67.8
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.
PBR Juco Scout Day- Bismarck State College
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect - Milwaukee (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Feb 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
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.
69.4
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Best of 2021: Max Catcher Velocity & Pop Time Leaders - Jan 21, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 6, 2022
- West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Position Player Analysis - Mar 12, 2021
- Madison Preseason I.D.: Catcher Analysis - May 11, 2020
- Madison Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - May 17, 2019
- Madison Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis - May 15, 2019
- Madison Preseason I.D.: Catcher Analysis - May 6, 2019
- Madison Future Prospects Showcase: Analysis - May 9, 2018
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame with athleticism throughout.
Defense: 2.10-2.27 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Athletic setup behind the plate, loose lower half that plays with some pre-pitch rhythm, feet gain ground towards the bag, quick hand transfer to release. Strong blocker, soft hands that presented the ball well in his bullpen sessions. Showed controlled athletic actions in the outfield as well, feet work on a crisp angle around the baseball, glove works out front, steady exchange to release.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. OF - 83 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: SH. Athletic in the box, balanced setup, smooth hand load, short stride. More natural and comfortable from the right-handed batter's box. Quick hands, fluid wrists, bat stays short to the baseball from the right side with some leverage out front, left-handed swing is longer.
Power: Max exit speed of 93.2 mph; strength in frame helps impact the baseball soundly.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for age.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds. Athletically proportional shape.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup from both sides of the plate, athletic and comfortable pre pitch. Short path, above average bat speed and repeatability, stays on top of the baseball, compact swing.
Power: L80, R80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. INF - mph. OF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot; average arm strength.
Defense: 2.19-2.34 pop times. Controlled actions to high cocked position; athletic shuffle to target.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/CIF
Body: 5-foot-8, 158-pounds. Solid build, sturdy lower half.
Delivery: Balanced delivery, low lift to balance point, simple delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Arm action is short and over the top.
FB: T77, 70-74 mph. Straight four seam type.
CB: 59-62 mph. 12/6 shape, occasional depth.
CH: 65-66 mph. Sink action, best feel pitch.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup from both sides, looked equally comfortable pre pitch. Right handed swing shows slight more bat speed, and strength. Left-handed wing is short and compact to the baseball.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Infield actions play through the baseball, showed body control on the move. Low setup and stays low out of the crouch, hands work, likely profiles best behind the plate.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. INF - 62 mph. Short loose arm action, over the top slot, showed ability to play accurate.
Body: 5-foot-8, 158-pounds. Average proportional build.
Positional Profile: C
Defense: 2.44-2.62 pop times. Natural actions, lets the ball travel with soft hands, sets low and footwork is concise, clean quick exchange.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. Short over the top, uphill release.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, quiet pre pitch, short stride, solid balance. Short path from both sides of the plate, showed ability to find the barrel on both sides. Right-handed showed more natural.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Harder contact off the bat from the right side.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.
5-foot-6, 145-pound, strong, switch-hitting catcher and infielder. Offensively, from both sides, open setup, short stride, maintains balance, 81 mph exit velocity right-side, 75 mph exit velocity left-side. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, fluid footwork, 65 mph across the infield, 62 mph out of the crouch, pop times ranged 2.34-2.44.