The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
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.
12.1
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.
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.
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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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.
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.