22.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/23/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
RHP
Presley
Nichols
Crowder JC
Van Buren (HS) • AR
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/L • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Sticks Elite
Van Buren (HS) • AR
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/L • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Sticks Elite
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/23/21
23.5
Rot. Acc (max)
10/23/21
-
Hard Hit %
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
10/23/21
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/23/21
340
Distance (max)
10/23/21
58
Sweet Spot %
6/23/21
7.17
60
10/23/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
1/18/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
85.2
Velocity (max)
10/23/21
82 - 85
Velo Range
10/23/21
2063
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21
Changeup
74.5 - 76.6
Velo Range
1/18/21
1869
Spin Rate (avg)
1/18/21
Curveball
68.9 - 70.5
Velo Range
10/23/21
1588
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.17
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
13.3
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
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).
196
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.9
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.
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason I.D.
Jan 18, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
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.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.7
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.
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Preseason I.D.
Jan 18, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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).
2016
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.
24.9
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).
67.1
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).
1528
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).
74.7
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).
1837
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).
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.2
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 84.4
Velo Range
83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,130
Spin Rate (max)
2,063
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 70.5
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,614
Spin Rate (max)
1,588
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 80.6
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,193
Spin Rate (max)
2,018
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.3
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 67.6
Velo Range
64.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,575
Spin Rate (max)
1,488
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.3
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 73.3
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,764
Spin Rate (max)
1,758
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason I.D.
Jan 18, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 80.1
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,032
Spin Rate (max)
1,941
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.4
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
1,754
Spin Rate (max)
1,562
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.8
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 76.6
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,944
Spin Rate (max)
1,869
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Arkansas Underclass Games Position Player Breakdown - Jul 1, 2021
- Arkansas Underclass Games BLAST HITTING Breakdown - Jun 30, 2021
- Arkansas Underclass Games Pitching Breakdown - Jun 30, 2021
- Arkansas Underclass Games Instant Analysis - Jun 24, 2021
- Pitchers Breakdown: Northwest Arkansas Open - Jan 24, 2021
- Stats Analysis: Northwest Arkansas Open ID - Jan 21, 2021
- Position Breakdown NW Arkansas Open ID: Outfielders - Jan 21, 2021
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Player Spotlight
Presley Nichols: OF/RHP, (2023) Van Buren, AR. 6-foot-2, 180-pound mature solid frame. Athletic fluid at the plate, Nichols best exit velocity was 95 mph. (69.74 mph bat speed average). (21.63 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic open stance with a quick compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is above average efficient, uses a simple short swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. Found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Above average solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 86 mph; has sure consistent hands, a quick natural exchange, and fluid in control feet. Fields the ball one hand to the side, movements laterally were athletic quick. Used a consistent compact arm action with athletic slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a time of 7.17 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable athletic on the mound, showed quick consistent arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a clean compact arm action. Feel up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic strong balance point with in line even shoulders. Lands square and soft with a clean balanced finish. Threw his fastball 82-85 mph; showed deceiving tight action and command both sides of the plate down in the zone with straight movement. (Max spin 2129; Avg 2063). Had down in the zone in the zone control and gradual tight action on his 11/5 curveball (68-70). (Max spin 1614; Avg 1587).
Scout Evaluation
Presley Nichols, Van Buren, 2023, AR
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pound mature solid frame.
Hit: (LHH) Athletic fluid. Begins in an athletic open stance with a quick compact load, then uses a short controlled stride. Above average efficient bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, simple short swing. Gap to gap line drive approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 87.10 mph. 69.74 mph bat speed average. 21.63 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure consistent hands, fluid in control footwork, quick natural exchange. Above average solid. Movements laterally were athletic quick and he fields the ball one hand to the side.
Arm: 86 mph outfield velocity. Consistent compact arm action, athletic slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.17 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable athletic. Feel up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, clean compact arm action. Athletic strong balance point, in line even shoulders, lands square and soft, a clean balanced finish.
FB: T85. 82-85 mph. (Max spin 2129; Avg 2063). Both sides of the plate down in the zone accuracy, deceiving tight action, straight movement.
CB: 68-70 mph. Down in the zone in the zone control, gradual tight action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1614; Avg 1587).
Player Spotlight
Presley Nichols: OF/RHP, (2023) Van Buren, AR. 6-foot-2, 185-pound proportional projectable frame. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.4. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed a short flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Fluid during batting practice, Nichols best exit velocity was 94 mph. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 83 mph; had consistent rhythmic footwork, sure soft hands, and a quick natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot and a long arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses easy effort. He has even shoulders with an athletic balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. Threw his fastball 78-81 mph; has arm side control and running action with straight movement. Has early action and consistent command on his 11/5 curveball (63-67). Threw a straight changeup (72-73) with fading action and arm side control.
Scout Evaluation
Presley Nichols, Van Buren, 2023, AR
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pound proportional projectable frame.
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short flat swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 82.18 mph. 70.03 mph bat speed average. 21.17 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure soft hands, consistent rhythmic footwork, quick natural exchange. Solid. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally.
Arm: 83 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.40 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T81. 78-81 mph. (Max spin 2192; Avg 2019). Arm side accuracy, running action, straight movement.
CB: 63-67 mph. Consistent command, early action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1574; Avg 1488).
CH: 72-73 mph. Arm side command, fading action, straight movement.
6-Foot-2, 175-Pound frame, long lean frame with athleticism, 7.56, Offensively; open set, toe tap to leg lift occasionally, hand rhythm, barrel cocked at foot strike, angles to hit, loft to swing, back knee works underneath body, 91 mph, attacks ball, fields outside left foot, funnel to midline, long arm swing, pure carry, clean arm, Defensively; 86 mph.
PITCHING: over the top slot, long arm action, average arm speed, easy effort, smooth rhythm, clean arm swing, open toe land, strike thrower, closed toe land, spin front foot to extension, short glove arm, fastball 78-80 mph, angled in zone, arm side run with late sink occasionally, control to arm side, curveball 67-69 mph, 11-5 shape, sharp action short action, fastball line, control in zone, change up 74-76 mph, fastball arm speed, occ arm side run, firm.