23.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2024
SS
3B
Nicholas
Croce
Pine Bush (HS) • NY
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Five Star Metro/National
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Five Star Metro/National
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
25.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/23
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/23
359
Distance (max)
2/12/23
73
Sweet Spot %
2/13/22
7.1
60
9/27/22
3.97
30-yd
6/29/22
1.68
10-yd
2/12/23
19.2
Run speed (max)
6/29/22
88
INF Velo
9/27/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
359
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
214
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.2
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).
89.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
150
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.4
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.
2023 Northeast ProCase
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
359
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.3
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.
2023 Northeast ProCase
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.16
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
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.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.99
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.20
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
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.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.16
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2023 Northeast ProCase
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.68
10-yd
3.99
30-yd
7.20
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
2.12
RSi (max)
2.12
RSi (avg)
1,693
Jump Power (max)
27.5
Jump Height (max)
26.3
Jump Height (avg)
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Swift
1.72
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.16
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
8.4
Run Speed (avg)
2.04
RSi (max)
2.04
RSi (avg)
1,585
Jump Power (max)
27.4
Jump Height (max)
26.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
52.84
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.
57.13
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Physical: Tall-waisted 6-foot, 185lb frame with strong features. 7.20 runner in 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Narrow, open stance, as the hands start pre-slotted at a 45 over head. Utilized a controlled leg-hang with ability to launch through an uphill path into the zone. Notched a T93MPH exit (86MPH AVG) via Trackman and repeatedly lifted the ball for distance to the big part of the field; 359FT. Chance to be a PWR bat at the next level, XBH skillset.
Defensively: The primary shortstop featured a hop in the prep step and attacked the ball out in front. Smooth footwork that broke off the stem with a purpose, 86MPH arm across the dirt at game speed (H ¾ slot).
Physical: 6-foot-0, 175 pounds; Athletic, lean build. 7.16 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a late one hand finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman. gap to gap pop.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Short take back while using various arm slots. INF - 87 MPH. Quick release with a strong, accurate arm
Physical: 5-foot-10, 175 pounds; Sturdy, proportional build. 7.37 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Drops hands on the way back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 80 MPH.