21.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/24
CLASS OF 2026
SS
RHP
Niko
Villacci
Oswego East (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Illinois Premier
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Illinois Premier
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
65.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/24/24
9.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
-
Hard Hit %
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/24/24
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/24
299
Distance (max)
2/26/23
78
Sweet Spot %
2/24/24
7.3
60
2/24/24
4.26
30-yd
2/26/23
1.72
10-yd
2/24/24
18.3
Run speed (max)
2/24/24
86
INF Velo
2/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
6/15/23
78 - 84
Velo Range
6/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.30
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.53
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
10.8
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
272
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
194
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.0
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.
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
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.5
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.
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
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
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)
81.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.26
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.30
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.13
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.53
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
70.57
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Underclass: Takeaways - Feb 28, 2024
- Winter Watchlist: Names to Know - Jan 10, 2024
- The Rock Summer Championships 15U: Takeaways - Jun 21, 2023
- Joliet Preseason ID: Top Overall Prospects - Jun 5, 2023
- Lockport Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 4, 2023
- Joliet Preseason ID: Takeaways - Mar 6, 2023
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.