Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight 2024 RHP/OF Nick Hamilton (McDowell)


Bill Bliss
Assistant Scouting Director



Nick Hamilton

Class of 2024 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: McDowell
    State: PA
  • Summer Team: US Elite Tartaglione
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 210lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
85
Max FB
(03/20/23)
83 - 84
FB
(03/20/23)
65 - 67
CB
(02/13/21)
73 - 75
CH
(03/24/22)
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
80 - 81
CB
64 - 66
CH
73 - 75
Pitching
Max FB
76
FB
75 - 76
CB
65 - 67
CH
71 - 73
Position
7.54
60-yard
(02/13/22)
87
OF Velo
(02/05/23)
83
Exit Velo
(02/13/21)
Power Speed Score
(02/05/23)
Position
OF Velo
87
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.54
OF Velo
81
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
8.27
OF Velo
77
Exit Velo
83
Power Speed Score
Trackman - Fastball
86.3
Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
84.2 - 86.2
Velo Range
(02/05/23)
85.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
2181
Spin Rate (max)
(02/05/23)
2118
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/05/23)
IVB (max)
(02/13/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/13/21)
HM (max)
(02/13/22)
HM (avg)
(02/13/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/05/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/05/23)
Zone %
(02/05/23)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.3
Velo Range
84.2 - 86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
85
Spin Rate (max)
2181
Spin Rate (avg)
2118
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.4
Velo Range
82.4 - 83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.8
Spin Rate (max)
2105
Spin Rate (avg)
2063
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
76.1
Velo Range
75.5 - 76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.7
Spin Rate (max)
1901
Spin Rate (avg)
1787
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.1
Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
69.8 - 70.1
Velo Range
(02/05/23)
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
2283
Spin Rate (max)
(02/05/23)
2223
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/05/23)
IVB (max)
(02/13/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/05/23)
HM (max)
(02/05/23)
HM (avg)
(02/05/23)
Extension (avg)
(02/05/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/05/23)
Spin Score (max)
(02/13/22)
Zone %
(02/13/22)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.1
Velo Range
69.8 - 70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.7
Spin Rate (max)
2283
Spin Rate (avg)
2223
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
69
Velo Range
67.3 - 68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.7
Spin Rate (max)
2273
Spin Rate (avg)
2196
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
66.8
Velo Range
65.4 - 66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
63.3
Spin Rate (max)
2007
Spin Rate (avg)
1954
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.3
Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
79.9 - 80.3
Velo Range
(02/05/23)
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
2027
Spin Rate (max)
(02/05/23)
2013
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/05/23)
IVB (max)
(02/05/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/05/23)
HM (max)
(02/13/22)
HM (avg)
(02/13/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/05/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/05/23)
Spin Score (max)
(02/05/23)
Zone %
(02/13/22)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80.3
Velo Range
79.9 - 80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.7
Spin Rate (max)
2027
Spin Rate (avg)
2013
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.9
Velo Range
76.6 - 77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.1
Spin Rate (max)
1831
Spin Rate (avg)
1753
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
73.6
Velo Range
70.9 - 73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.7
Spin Rate (max)
1693
Spin Rate (avg)
1621
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
99.3
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
224
Distance (avg)
(02/13/22)
323
Distance (max)
(02/05/23)
Hard Hit %
(02/05/23)
Sweet Spot %
(02/13/22)
Line Drive %
(02/13/22)
Fly Ball %
(02/13/21)
Ground Ball %
(02/05/23)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
99.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
87.4
Distance (avg)
158
Distance (max)
323
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.5
Distance (avg)
224
Distance (max)
320
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
74
Distance (avg)
203
Distance (max)
296
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
(02/05/23)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/05/23)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
(02/05/23)
75.7
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/05/23)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/05/23)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/13/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/05/23)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/05/23)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
22.2
Bat Speed (max)
77.3
Bat Speed (avg)
75.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
21.1
Bat Speed (max)
77.1
Bat Speed (avg)
69.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
20.7
Bat Speed (max)
62
Bat Speed (avg)
60.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
86.35
Edge Score
(02/05/23)

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(02/13/22)
Rise+
(02/13/22)
Sink+
(02/13/22)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(02/13/22)
Sweep+
(02/13/22)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

ProPlayAI

ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(02/05/23)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(02/05/23)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(02/05/23)
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(02/05/23)
Stride Length (avg)
(02/05/23)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(02/05/23)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(02/05/23)
Arm Speed (avg)
(02/05/23)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(02/05/23)
Arm Slot (avg)
(02/05/23)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(02/05/23)
Arm Path (avg)
(02/05/23)
Deception (avg)
(02/05/23)
Torque (avg)
(02/05/23)
Efficiency (avg)
(02/05/23)
Sequencing (avg)
(02/05/23)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Swift

Swift
7.31
60-yd
(02/05/23)
16.8
Run speed (max)
(02/05/23)
1.93
RSi (max)
(02/05/23)
1.93
RSi (avg)
(02/05/23)
1801
Jump Power (max)
(02/05/23)
28.6
Jump Height (max)
(02/05/23)
28.1
Jump Height (avg)
(02/05/23)
Swift
60-yd
7.31
Run speed (max)
16.8
RSi (max)
1.93
RSi (avg)
1.93
Jump Power (max)
1801
Jump Height (max)
28.6
Jump Height (avg)
28.1

Scouting Report

2/05/23

 

Physical: 6-foot-2, 210 pounds; Sturdy, athletic build. 7.31 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet narrow; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a one-handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 99 MPH via Trackman. Bat speed averaged 75.6mph via Blast Motion helping to produce an impressive hard hit %.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot.OF - 87 MPH. Fluid actions and throws with intent. Plus outfield velo.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm wraps behind the body; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 86 MPH, while sitting 84-86 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 69-70 MPH; late action.  CH: 79-80 MPH; fading action. Plus spin on all three pitches. High spin changeup. Curveball showed tight, late vertical.

 

2/13/22

 

Physical: Long-bodied 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame with some two-way appeal. 7.54 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Balanced, open stance with the hands playing loosely above the shoulder to start. Utilized a controlled leg-hang to initiate a slightly uphill path into the hitting zone. Really connected to the ground, which helped set good direction through the zone, as the barrel easily stayed on plane during the swing. Recorded a loud 94 mph bat-exit velocity with a chance to hold down a future role in the middle of the order. Pull-side juice and extra-base hit success when getting extended on the ball.

 Defensively: The outfielder demonstrated a direct route to the ball, fielding off of his left side with a moderate base at the point of attack. Funneled in softly to his chest, set the shoulders, and released with some intent up to an 81 mph arm-strength from his position. Corner OF projection.

Pitching: RHP - The righty started off of the middle of the rubber with a drop step into a medium/high leg-lift above the waist. Featured clean pace in the delivery, getting down the mound with a purpose at release from a H ¾ slot. Shorter arm-swing that allows him to create separation by keeping it back until the last second. The FB held the zone at 82-83 mph with some ride/run characteristics, mixing a sharp, two-plane 67-69 mph CB that flashed late sweep. Countered with a commanded upper-70’s CH killing spin at 1753rpms.

 

2/13/21

 

Physical: 6-foot-2, 210LBS. 8.27SEC 60-Yard Dash. 

Offensively: RHH. Big, strong kid. Feet begin shoulder width apart with hands next to ear and in front of shoulder. Hands work slightly down and back during the load, keeping the rear elbow up. Pre sets the rear foot facing slightly in to create some torque between the lower and upper body. Simple up and down stride as making a move towards the pitcher. 

Defensively: From the OF fields ball off the left side of his body and quickly exchanges ball to throwing hand. Utilizes a pro step during the exchange. Long arm swing releasing from a high 3/4 arm slot. 

Pitching: Sets up on the middle of the rubber and squared to home plate. During the rocker step moves to the 1B side of the mound. Leg lift works up to just below the chest line. Hands stay neutral at the chest during the wind up. At glove break hand works back diagonally, working into the arm spiral as it moves forwards towards the target. Releases from a high 3/4 arm slot. Falls off to the left side of the rubber after the delivery.