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CLASS OF 2025

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RHP

Nikhil
Kandi

Prior Lake (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: Minnesota Starters
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Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
3/19/22
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
3/16/24
13.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/16/24
-
Hard Hit %
Power
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/27/23
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/16/24
320
Distance (max)
3/16/24
75
Sweet Spot %
3/19/22
Run
7.21
60
3/12/23
4.04
30-yd
6/27/23
1.75
10-yd
6/27/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
6/27/23
Defense
83
INF Velo
3/16/24
84
OF Velo
3/12/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

80
Velocity (max)
3/12/23
77 - 80
Velo Range
3/12/23
2200
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/22

Changeup

72.5 - 74.1
Velo Range
3/19/22
1666
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/22

Curveball

63.7 - 66.7
Velo Range
3/19/22
2404
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/22

Slider

65 - 68
Velo Range
3/12/23
2461
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.46
Infield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Infield Velocity
81.0
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
12.6
60 Yard Dash
7.70
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
11.2
60 Yard Dash
7.52
Infield Velocity
72.0
Power / Speed Score
10.2
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Position
7.46
60-yard
83
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Preseason ID- Twin Cities
Mar 12, 2023
Position
7.21
60-yard
79
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Preseason Underclass: 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 19, 2022
Position
7.70
60-yard
77
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Scout Day- MN Starters
Aug 25, 2021
Position
7.52
60-yard
72
INF Velo
77
Exit Velo

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
82.7
Distance Max
320
Distance Avg
277
Launch Angle Avg
30.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
81.4
Distance Max
280
Distance Avg
183
Launch Angle Avg
18.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.9
Exit Velocity Avg
80.9
Distance Max
277
Distance Avg
185
Launch Angle Avg
18.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
277
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2025 Grads)
Jun 27, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason ID- Twin Cities
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason Underclass: 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
18.8
Bat Speed Max
65.6
Bat Speed Avg
63.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
18.8
Bat Speed Max
64.5
Bat Speed Avg
62.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
18.9
Bat Speed Max
63.9
Bat Speed Avg
61.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2025 Grads)
Jun 27, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason Underclass: 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2033
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2357
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1421
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2461
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2200
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2404
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1666
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2305
Slider
Total Movement Avg
PBR MN Preseason ID- Twin Cities
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.8
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 79.7
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,140
Spin Rate (max)
2,033
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
66.2
Velocity (max)
64.4 - 66.1
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,416
Spin Rate (max)
2,357
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
67.8
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 67.8
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,490
Spin Rate (max)
2,461
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.4
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.3
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,462
Spin Rate (max)
1,421
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Preseason Underclass: 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 79.1
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,293
Spin Rate (max)
2,200
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.7
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 66.7
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,431
Spin Rate (max)
2,404
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
66.2
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 66.2
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,334
Spin Rate (max)
2,305
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.1
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 74.1
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,793
Spin Rate (max)
1,666
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.5
PBR MN Preseason ID- Twin Cities
Mar 12, 2023
Pitching
80
Max FB
77 - 80
FB
64 - 66
CB
70 - 73
CH
65 - 68
SL

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
4.04
60 Yard Dash
7.38
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
4.04
60 Yard Dash
7.38
Top Speed (MPH)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2025 Grads)
Jun 27, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.38
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)

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Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
PBR MN Preseason Underclass: 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 19, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

3/16/24
Nikhil Kandi, Prior Lake (MN), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with slight collapse in swing, looks to lift baseballls at contact, consistently stays in middle of field. 63.4 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph.
Defense: Moves athletically, light on feet, good footwork, uses in release. Clean and routine glove
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60.
6/27/23
Nikhil Kandi, Prior Lake (MN), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Ranked 39th in MN 2025 class
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic start Small stride away from hands. Barrel works down and level through contact. Contact type bat. Mid/pull approach, good barrel, ground ball and line drive result 62.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 270' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.
Defense: Has actions, moves with athleticism. Short steps, stays low. Hands are clean out front
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/27/23
Nikhil Kandi, Prior Lake (MN), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Ranked 39th in MN 2025 class
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic start Small stride away from hands. Barrel works down and level through contact. Contact type bat. Mid/pull approach, good barrel, ground ball and line drive result 62.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 mph. 270' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.
Defense: Has actions, moves with athleticism. Short steps, stays low. Hands are clean out front
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
3/12/23
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Controls balance and tempo, athletic balance position and lands inline down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high back elbow, some sling, lower 3/4 slot
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Arm side run T2140, 2033 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 10/4 break T2416, 2357 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. Misses T2490, 2461 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fade action T1462, 1421 average rpm.
3/12/23
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Open athletic stance. Falls to front foot. Stays short to contact, level swing plane. Shows strength, Middle of field approach, good barrel contact, ground ball and line drive result
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 MPH. 280' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.OF-84 mph.
Defense: IF- Sits back and works around the ball, hands work aout front and funnel in. Uses legs in throw. OF- Breaks down and stays low, sits back on ball. Average glove, works through
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.
3/12/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Controls balance and tempo, athletic balance position and lands inline down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high back elbow, some sling, lower 3/4 slot
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Arm side run T2140, 2033 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 10/4 break T2416, 2357 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. Misses T2490, 2461 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fade action T1462, 1421 average rpm.

3/12/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Open athletic stance. Falls to front foot. Stays short to contact, level swing plane. Shows strength, Middle of field approach, good barrel contact, ground ball and line drive result
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 MPH. 280' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.OF-84 mph.
Defense: IF- Sits back and works around the ball, hands work aout front and funnel in. Uses legs in throw. OF- Breaks down and stays low, sits back on ball. Average glove, works through
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.

3/19/22

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance. Hand load and stride. Swing stays short and consistent line drive contact in round. Lower half adjusts well. Middle approach. 
Power: 85.9 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph.
Defense: Average feet, stays low. Stays below the ball and hands work out front
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Starts square. Side step and turns up into a high balanced position. Swings open down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Compact and quick arm action, ¾ slot
FB: T79.3, 77.4-79.1 mph.  T2292, 2199 average rpm. Has life
CB: 63.7-66.7 mph.  T2430, 2404 average rpm. 11/5 break
SL: 64.6-66.2 mph.  T2333, 2304 average rpm. Smaller 10/4 break
CH: 72.5-74.1 mph.  T1793, 1666 average rpm. Some feel, fade

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