Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

OF
RHP

Niko
Villacci

Oswego East (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 161.6LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Illinois Premier

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2026 National

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23
Hand Speed (max)
8/06/24
65.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/24/24
10
Rot. Acc (max)
8/06/24
-
Hard Hit %
Power
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
8/06/24
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/24
299
Distance (max)
2/26/23
78
Sweet Spot %
2/24/24
Run
7.15
60
8/06/24
3.93
30-yd
8/06/24
1.67
10-yd
8/06/24
19.1
Run speed (max)
8/06/24
Defense
86
INF Velo
2/24/24
91
OF Velo
8/06/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

85.5
Velocity (max)
8/06/24
82 - 84
Velo Range
7/11/24
1881
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24

Changeup

67.4 - 82.4
Velo Range
8/06/24
2065
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24

Curveball

68 - 70
Velo Range
7/11/24
2181
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.15
Infield Velocity
86.0
Outfield Velocity
91.0
Power / Speed Score
12.1
60 Yard Dash
7.53
Infield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
10.8
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Position
7.15
60-yard
91
OF Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Position
7.30
60-yard
86
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Position
7.79
60-yard
82
INF Velo
82
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Position
7.53
60-yard
84
INF Velo

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
86.3
Exit Velocity Avg
81.5
Distance Max
297
Distance Avg
169
Launch Angle Avg
17.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
81.6
Exit Velocity Avg
71.8
Distance Max
299
Distance Avg
194
Launch Angle Avg
19.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
20.7
Bat Speed Max
65.3
Bat Speed Avg
62.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.0
Bat Speed Max
62.3
Bat Speed Avg
60.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
65.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
62.3
Bat Speed (max)
60.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1881
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2181
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
2065
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.5
Velocity (max)
80.2 - 83.7
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,166
Spin Rate (max)
1,881
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.0
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 67.9
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,276
Spin Rate (max)
2,181
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.4
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 82.4
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,293
Spin Rate (max)
2,065
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.67
30 Yard Dash
3.93
60 Yard Dash
7.15
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.87
30 Yard Dash
4.26
60 Yard Dash
7.79
Top Speed (MPH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Swift
1.67
10-yd
3.93
30-yd
7.15
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
28.2
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Swift
1.72
10-yd
7.30
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
27.4
Jump Height (max)
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.26
30-yd
7.79
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.53
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2023
Edge Score
70.57
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Visual Skills
69.94
Edge Score
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Visual Skills
70.57
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

8/22/24
OF/RHP Niko Villacci (Oswego East, 2026) stands in an athletic 5-foot-10, 162-pound frame, and the rising junior showed quality actions throughout the event. At the plate, the right-handed hitter showed a standard setup with minimal wasted movements and pull-side tendencies. Defensively, Villacci showed a strong arm from the outfield that was clocked at up to 91 mph. On the mound, he showed athletic movements coming from an overhead arm slot. The fastball sat in the low-80s (T85) with carry up in the zone and was paired with a 12/6 shaped curveball and a change-up with mostly straight actions.
6/21/23

Villacci pitched from a loose, high ¾ arm slot that allowed his curveball in the low 60s to be deceptive. Fastball was 78-84 mph with carry through the zone and easy life out of the hand. Upside arm with clear arm-strength and some feel to pitch.

6/17/23

Villacci pitched from a loose, high ¾ arm slot that allowed his curveball in the low 60s to be deceptive. Fastball was 78-84 mph with carry through the zone and easy life out of the hand. Upside arm with clear arm-strength and some feel to pitch.  

2/26/23

INF Niko Villacci (Oswego East, 2026) is a young, smooth infielder who also swung a well above-average right-handed bat. Defensively, he plays with an ease to his game, low to the ground with soft hands and looks natural on the move. His arm, which has the ability to play from multiple slots, topped at 82 mph (T84 at a recent event). At the plate, the right-handed hitter has a loose right-handed swing with controlled aggression, working uphill through the zone and using the middle of the field. His swing looks to project into some more power as he continues to add weight and strength in the future. 

2/26/23

INF Niko Villacci (Oswego East, 2026) is a young, smooth infielder who also swung a well above-average right-handed bat. Defensively, he plays with an ease to his game, low to the ground with soft hands and looks natural on the move. His arm, which has the ability to play from multiple slots, topped at 82 mph (T84 at a recent event). At the plate, the right-handed hitter has a loose right-handed swing with controlled aggression, working uphill through the zone and using the middle of the field. His swing looks to project into some more power as he continues to add weight and strength in the future.

2/26/23

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic and projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Starts tall, toe-tap stride. Repeats, on the barrel up the middle.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Clean arm, can play from multiple slots.
Defense: Smooth infield actions, soft hands, plays low to the ground and winds up through release.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60. 

2/20/23

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build, projectable.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands with fluid actions, feel for the position, plays with rhythm.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.

2/20/23

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build, projectable.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands with fluid actions, feel for the position, plays with rhythm.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

6/11/22

 

Sturdy, compact frame with athleticism attached. Started at shortstop for Illinois Premier in Friday’s nightcap. Looked the part of a stable up-the-middle defender. Flashed advanced actions for age in between innings, particularly with consistently smooth feet that worked around the baseball in tempo and soft hands to pair. Arm played average across the diamond in-game, accurate to the bag. Athletic at the plate, long aggressive bat path to contact with a pull-side approach. Drove a fastball deep over the left field fence for a no-doubt home run on Fenway Field. Follow defender who’s prospect status will tick up throughout his high school career should he continue making strides offensively. 

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 8"
Ht
161.6
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)