83
Velocity (max)
9/22/20
CLASS OF 2020
RHP
Nicholas (Nick)
Crandell
Des Moines Area CC
Johnston (HS) • IA
6' 2" • 202LBS
R/R • 21yr 9mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks Scout Team
Johnston (HS) • IA
6' 2" • 202LBS
R/R • 21yr 9mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks Scout Team
Rankings
2020 National
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2020 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 83
Velo Range
9/22/20
2163
Spin Rate (avg)
9/22/20
Changeup
76 - 77
Velo Range
9/22/20
1267
Spin Rate (avg)
9/22/20
Slider
73.6 - 75.1
Velo Range
9/22/20
1948
Spin Rate (avg)
9/22/20
90
Exit Velocity (max)
8/11/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.24
60
8/11/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
8/11/19
1.98 - 2.03
Pop Time
8/11/19
Positional Tools
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.98 - 2.03
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.4
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
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).
2163
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.
26.4
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
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).
1267
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).
74.4
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).
1948
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).
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- DMACC
Sep 22, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 82.8
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,257
Spin Rate (max)
2,163
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.1
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 75.1
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
Spin Rate (max)
1,948
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.9
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 76.8
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,313
Spin Rate (max)
1,267
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
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)
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR IA Juco Scout Day- Des Moines Area CC: Trackman Leaderboard - Sep 24, 2020
- PBR IA Juco Scout Day- Des Moines Area CC: Instant Analysis - Sep 23, 2020
- PBR IA Commitment Spotlight: '20 Nick Crandell- Johnston - Nov 25, 2019
- PBR IA Top Prospect Games: Pitcher Evaluations - Sep 12, 2019
- PBR IA Top Prospect Games: Catcher Evaluations - Sep 9, 2019
- PBR IA Top Prospect Games: Instant Analysis - Aug 12, 2019
- PBR IA Scout Day- IA Sticks- 2019 & 2020 Grads: Instant Analysis - Aug 22, 2018
- IA Preseason All-State: Catcher Evaluations - Apr 9, 2018
- IA Preseason All-State: Instant Analysis - Mar 13, 2018
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6-foot-2, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.24 runner. Upright stance, leg kick trigger, some stiffness in legs, avg. timing to swing, occasional hard contact to pull side of field, 90 mph exit velocity. Present strength to receive, solid blocker, quick exchange, slight one piece arm action, avg. accuracy to bag, 79 mph arm strength with 1.98-2.03 pop times. On mound; short balance point, compact arm action, cuts across body with short finish. Fastball was 81-83 mph with varying action to plate. Occasional late break on slider with 10/4 shape. Arm side run with good deception on changeup.
3/11/18- 6-foot-2, 172-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 7.33 runner. Open stance, leg kick trigger, some drift in hands, line drive and ground balls off bat, mid/pull approach with flashes of hard pull side contact, 82 mph exit velocity. Quiet actions behind plate, long release on throws, uphill, slight crow hop in footwork, avg. receiver, decent athlete, raw mechanic and should continue to improve, 75 mph arm strength with 2.12-2.2 pop times.