78.7
Velocity (max)
2/20/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
3B
Nicholas
Bender
Caledonia (HS) • MI
6' 7" • 165LBS
L/R • 20yr 8mo
Travel Team: Diamonds
6' 7" • 165LBS
L/R • 20yr 8mo
Travel Team: Diamonds
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
75 - 78.3
Velo Range
2/20/21
2067
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Changeup
73 - 74
Velo Range
2/20/21
1703
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Curveball
68 - 69.1
Velo Range
2/20/21
1722
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
81
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/21
63.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/21
13.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/20/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.44
60
2/20/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
2/20/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
10.9
Hitting
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.2
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.
Scout Day: Diamonds 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.1
Bat Speed (max)
61.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
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).
2067
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.
27.0
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).
68.6
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).
1722
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).
73.6
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).
1703
Scout Day: Diamonds 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.7
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 78.3
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,137
Spin Rate (max)
2,067
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.1
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.1
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,758
Spin Rate (max)
1,722
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.6
Velocity (max)
1,703
Spin Rate (max)
1,703
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
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
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Player Spotlight
Nicholas Bender: RHP/3B, (2022) Caledonia, MI. 6-foot-7, 165-pound. Projectable during batting practice, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. Starts in a crouched balanced stance with a wrapping tight load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was average, displayed a rotational swing plane and level finish. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Opposite field approach. Athletic in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph; showed a clean exchange, soft sure hands, and fluid quick feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball deep. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Recorded a time of 7.44 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a long arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has a tall balance point and even shoulders. Shows an upright finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-78 mph; had tilt and decent command with straight movement. Had consistent control and late action on his 12/6 curveball (68-69). His sharp changeup (73-74) has fading action and decent control.
Scout Evaluation
Nicholas Bender, Caledonia, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-7, 165-pound .
Hit: (LHH) Starts in a crouched balanced stance with a wrapping tight load, then uses a short stride. Average bat speed. Level finish, rotational swing. Opposite field approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity. 61.21 mph bat speed average. 19.56 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft sure hands, fluid quick footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.44 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, an upright finish.
FB: T78. 77-78 mph. (Max spin 2136; Avg 2066). Decent accuracy, tilt, straight movement.
CB: 68-69 mph. Consistent command, late action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 73-74 mph. Decent control, fading action, sharp movement.