20
Hand Speed (max)
8/11/20
CLASS OF 2021
OF
RHP
Lucas
Nielsen
Downers Grove North (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 11mo
Travel Team: Hounds Baseball Club
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 11mo
Travel Team: Hounds Baseball Club
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Best Of Stats
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
8/11/20
7.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/11/20
-
Hard Hit %
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
8/11/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.67
60
8/11/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
82
INF Velo
7/17/19
84
OF Velo
2/09/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
8/11/20
81 - 83
Velo Range
7/17/19
1725
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20
Changeup
73 - 76
Velo Range
7/17/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
68.7 - 71.8
Velo Range
8/11/20
1851
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20
Slider
71 - 72
Velo Range
7/17/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2020
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)
7.67
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.83
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
10.6
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
231
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.6
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.
Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.3
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.
Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
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).
1725
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.
21.7
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).
70.2
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).
1851
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).
71.7
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).
1762
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).
Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 81.1
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,896
Spin Rate (max)
1,725
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.9
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 71.8
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,931
Spin Rate (max)
1,851
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 72.8
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,030
Spin Rate (max)
1,762
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.2
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- No. 15 Downers Grove South Takes Down Crosstown Rival Downers Grove North - May 11, 2021
- Downers Grove North Pulls Away Early From Glenbard West - Apr 29, 2021
- Illinois Senior Games: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 29, 2020
- Illinois Senior Games: Outfield Analysis - Oct 27, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 26, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Infield Analysis - Mar 25, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Outfield Analysis - Mar 24, 2020
- Class of 2021 Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 12, 2019
- Class of 2021 Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Sep 11, 2019
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Thin, wiry frame.
Delivery: Simple drop/drive type delivery, sits into back hip some before riding downhill, lands square and works directly in line to target. Smooth repeatable rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, slightly elevated 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Four-seam type, cuts it at times.
CB: 66-71 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual action, effectively kept hitters off balance in game.
CH: 71-74 mph. Near fastball arm speed.
Hit: RHH. Balanced/open setup; brief load back, long stride lands even. Bat path is short, direct to the zone; uphill through contact. Demonstrated barrel feel, utilized the middle of the field well.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Recorded an average exit velocity of 84.1 mph.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short throws from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Positioned himself well at gather; showed consistently clean exchanges.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and short stride. Utilizes lower half, short path, line-drive approach and works the middle of the field.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. OF - 84 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Worked out on the infield and in the outfield. CIF/COF type. Maintains body control in the outfield, plays through in rhythm, steady hands and clean release.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side-step, tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from a 3/4 window.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Thrown for strikes, slight arm-side-run.
CB: 68-70 mph. Late depth at times, 11/5 shape.
CH: 72-72 mph. Maintains arm speed, fade action.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Highly-athletic, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, smooth load, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Upside swing; quiet, athletic hands, short to the ball, natural lift and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot and throws carry across the infield.
Defense: Frame profiles for third base. Steady hands, funnels through transfer, long release at times.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw out of the glove, loose out front, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Arm-side-run action, late finish.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape.
SL: 71-72 mph. Lateral break, cutter action at times.
CH: 73-76 mph. Fastball arm speed, fade action.