84.2
Velocity (max)
6/29/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
3B
Johnny
Nixon
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Minster (HS) • OH
6' 4" • 190LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Sidney Legion Post 217
Minster (HS) • OH
6' 4" • 190LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Sidney Legion Post 217
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 84
Velo Range
6/29/21
2042
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
Changeup
75.9 - 77.7
Velo Range
6/29/21
1642
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
Curveball
68.8 - 70.8
Velo Range
6/29/21
2061
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
Slider
69 - 70
Velo Range
6/29/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/29/21
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/29/21
330
Distance (max)
6/29/21
44
Sweet Spot %
6/29/21
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/29/21
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
6/29/21
9.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/29/21
-
Hard Hit %
80
INF Velo
6/29/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.59
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
330
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.9
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.
2021 The Miami Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
233
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.4
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.
2021 The Miami Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
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).
84.2
Fastball
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
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).
2042
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.
25.1
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).
69.9
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).
2061
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).
76.8
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).
1642
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).
2021 The Miami Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.2
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 83.3
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,184
Spin Rate (max)
2,042
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.8
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 70.8
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,160
Spin Rate (max)
2,061
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.7
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 77.7
Velo Range
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,958
Spin Rate (max)
1,642
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
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Johnny Nixon: RHP/3B, (2022) Minster, OH. 6-foot-4, 190-pound. Capable in the box, Nixon had an exit velocity of 91 mph. (63.39 mph bat speed average). (20.05 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall open stance with a small controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed is above average, exhibits a level rotational swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels through his round. Line drive approach. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 80 mph; had consistent footwork, developing hands, and a natural exchange. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag and a compact arm action. Athletic on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has in line shoulder and athletic balance point. Displayed a clean finish Changeup (75-77 mph), slider (69-70 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 81-84 mph. (Max spin 2184; Avg 2051). Throws a 10/4 curveball that has slurvey action. (Max spin 2160; Avg 2060).