92
Velocity (max)
9/05/20
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
1B
Nicholas
Argento
North Carolina
Wayzata (HS) • MN
6' 5" • 210LBS
R/R • 21yr 7mo
Travel Team: Starters 17U National Team
Wayzata (HS) • MN
6' 5" • 210LBS
R/R • 21yr 7mo
Travel Team: Starters 17U National Team
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
89 - 92
Velo Range
6/15/20
2256
Spin Rate (avg)
9/05/20
Changeup
82 - 85
Velo Range
2/24/21
2302
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/20
Curveball
66 - 68
Velo Range
10/20/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
82.4 - 85
Velo Range
6/15/20
2124
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/20
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/20
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/15/20
343
Distance (max)
6/15/20
17
Sweet Spot %
6/15/20
7.25
60
10/20/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
6/15/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
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)
7.33
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
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.
12.3
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
184
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
40.9
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect- 2021 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
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).
2213
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.
25.0
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
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).
2177
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Slider
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).
2078
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
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).
2173
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.
24.6
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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).
1585
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Slider
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).
2068
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR Midwest ProCase
Feb 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
89.5
Velocity (max)
87.4 - 89.3
Velo Range
86.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,297
Spin Rate (max)
2,213
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
81.5
Velocity (max)
80.0 - 81.1
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,157
Spin Rate (max)
2,078
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
85.1
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 84.7
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,334
Spin Rate (max)
2,177
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR Midwest Pro Day
Sep 5, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
90.2
Velocity (max)
88.7 - 90.1
Velo Range
89.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,292
Spin Rate (max)
2,256
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
79.5
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 79.2
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,175
Spin Rate (max)
2,082
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.8
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 81.8
Velo Range
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,557
Spin Rate (max)
1,439
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR ProCase - Midwest
Jul 7, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
90.7
Velocity (max)
86.6 - 89.1
Velo Range
85.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,324
Spin Rate (max)
2,127
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
82.4
Velocity (max)
81.0 - 82.2
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,032
Spin Rate (max)
1,978
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.1
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 78.1
Velo Range
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,859
Spin Rate (max)
1,668
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Top Prospect- 2021 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
90.7
Velocity (max)
87.9 - 90.0
Velo Range
88.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,341
Spin Rate (max)
2,209
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
85.1
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 85.0
Velo Range
82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,184
Spin Rate (max)
2,124
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.6
Velocity (max)
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,302
Spin Rate (max)
2,302
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
89.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2021 PBR Minnesota High School Scout Blog - Jun 11, 2021
- PBR Midwest ProCase: Event Preview - Feb 23, 2021
- PBR MN: Trackman Arsenal Analysis- Nicholas Argento - Feb 2, 2021
- Commitment Spotlight: '21 Nicholas Argento, RHP, Wayzata - Jan 26, 2021
- PBR MN- Top Ten Viewed Profiles Of 2020- #7 - Dec 24, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Peak Bauer Units Of 2020 - Dec 3, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Trackman Avg. Horizontal Break Of 2020 - Dec 1, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Trackman Spin Rates Of 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Blast Hitting Metrics Of 2020 (Part Two) - Nov 26, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Blast Hitting Metrics Of 2020 (Part One) - Nov 25, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Trackman Hitting Metrics Of 2020 (Part Two) - Nov 24, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Trackman Hitting Metrics Of 2020 (Part One) - Nov 23, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Fastball Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 21, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Outfield Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 19, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Infield Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 18, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Exit Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 17, 2020
- Midwest ProCase: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 11, 2020
- PBR Midwest Pro Day: Trackman Leaderboard - Sep 10, 2020
- PBR Midwest Pro Day: Instant Analysis - Sep 8, 2020
- Standouts of the MWSA Showcase - Aug 5, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 17U: Quick Hits Day 3 - Jul 25, 2020
- PBR MN Top Prospect Games: Pitcher Evaluations - Jul 23, 2020
- PBR MN Top Prospect Games: Infielder Evaluations - Jul 22, 2020
- Midwest ProCase: Statistical Analysis - Jul 9, 2020
- Uncommitted 2021s - Jul 2, 2020
- PBR MN Top Prospect (2021 Grads): Event Preview - Jun 11, 2020
- Uncommitted Player Spotlight: '21 Nicholas Argento, RHP, Wayzata - Apr 29, 2020
- Junior Winter Standouts - Feb 19, 2020
- PBR MN Fall Review- Top Prospects - Nov 15, 2019
- PBR MN Fall Review- Pitcher Evaluations - Nov 14, 2019
- PBR MN Fall Review- Infielder Evaluations - Nov 13, 2019
- PBR MN Fall Review- Instant Analysis - Oct 21, 2019
- PBR MN Scout Blog- MN Club League - Oct 7, 2019
- PBR MN Prospect ID- Hopkins: Pitcher Evaluations - Aug 8, 2019
- PBR MN Prospect ID- Hopkins: Infielder Evaluations - Aug 7, 2019
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Long-limbed, high-waisted 6-foot-5, 200-pound build on the mound. North Carolina commit. The projectable right-handed pitcher has a simple, clean delivery with an in-line finish and extension out front. Throws from a long ¾ arm action with good arm speed. Fastball sat 87-90 mph with heavy, sink action and averaging spin of 2256 rpm. Slider has 10/4 cut action and some depth, 80-81 mph, avg. spin of 2124 rpm. Changeup has fade and sink action to his arm-side, thrown firm at 82-85 mph.
Impressive 6-foot-5, 200-pound, loose-armed right-hander who repeated a simple, on-line delivery with good finish out front. Full arm circle, average arm speed. Controlled a heavy, sinking 89-90 (T91) mph fastball from a three-quarter slot. Max spin rate of 2,324 rpm. Kept consistently down in the zone with late action. Average slider 81-82 mph with more cutter-like action and late break. Mixed in low-spin changeup at 77-78 mph at an average 1,668 rpm. Future average to better pitch. Entered the ProCase uncommitted but has since committed to North Carolina.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B High follow on mound in 2021 class.
Body: 6-5, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery. Repeatable tempo w/ good direction.
Arm Action: RH. Clean 3/4 arm action.
FB: T92, 89-92 mph. Run and sink w/ life.
SL: 83-85 mph. Sharp cut action. Small shape w/ tight spin.
CH: 81-82 mph. Firm w/ avg. fade action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced wide stance. Hand and toe tap load w/ small stride. Line-drive swing to middle of field. Some length in swing. Solid contact.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Strength in barrel.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Clean arm action w/ carry and accuracy.
IF Defense: Sure hands around 1B. Slower, methodical footwork w/ strong arm. Makes routine plays.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
6-foot-5, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.25 runner. Squared stance with relaxed handset. Hand load down and back with small stride. Hands push away and create slight arm bar. Some length to contact. Middle approach with mainly line drive contact. Average barrel when on time with flashes of strength. 89 mph exit velocity. IF- Active feet and attacks ball. Plays high and sits up in fielding position. Makes routine play. 82 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy. On mound- Projectable frame with room to fill out. Simple delivery and repeats well. Lands down mound just across body. Throws from a ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action and good extension. Fastball is 85-88 mph topping at 90 mph with life. Curveball has 12/6 break with average feel at 66-68 mph. Slider has 11/5 break with tight spin and good depth at 74-77 mph. Change-up has average action and firm at 77-80 mph. A follow arm in 2021 class
'21 RHP Nicholas Argento for Pine Tar has a great frame on the mound. Pitched 3 plus innings striking out five. Fastball sat 81-83 mph and T84 mph. He also came up clutch at the plate with a couple of hits and 4 RBIs.
6-foot-4, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.46 runner. Slightly closed upright stance. Small stride and hand load back. Flat swing plane. Pull approach with line drive and fly ball contact. Average contact and flashed pop in barrel. 85 mph exit velocity. IF- Attacks ball and feet move well. Fields ball high. Makes routine play. Longer arm action. 80 mph arm strength with good carry and average accuracy. Follow bat in 2021 class.