86
Velocity (max)
4/09/22
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
3B
Nick
Kudika
Bishop Watterson (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Brownlee Lookouts 2024
6' 0" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Brownlee Lookouts 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 86
Velo Range
4/09/22
2047
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21
Changeup
75 - 76
Velo Range
5/28/22
1679
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21
Curveball
65.9 - 68.7
Velo Range
6/12/23
1972
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/23
Slider
69 - 71
Velo Range
6/16/21
1787
Spin Rate (avg)
10/08/22
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/16/21
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/16/21
310
Distance (max)
6/16/21
77
Sweet Spot %
6/16/21
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/16/21
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/16/21
13.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/16/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.28
60
2/19/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
77
INF Velo
6/16/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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)
7.28
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.62
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
12.1
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.0
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 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
310
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.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.1
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 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
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).
1866
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.
22.7
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).
67.3
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).
1972
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).
74.1
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).
1417
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).
67.1
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).
1669
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).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
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).
1715
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.
21.5
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).
72.8
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).
1472
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).
68.2
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).
1787
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).
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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).
2047
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.
25.3
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).
65.6
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).
1761
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).
71.2
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).
1679
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).
2023 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 82.9
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,105
Spin Rate (max)
1,976
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
69.3
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 68.7
Velo Range
64.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,064
Spin Rate (max)
1,972
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.8
Velocity (max)
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,461
Spin Rate (max)
1,461
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 82.7
Velo Range
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,642
Spin Rate (max)
1,572
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
67.6
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 67.6
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,747
Spin Rate (max)
1,669
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 74.6
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,594
Spin Rate (max)
1,408
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Ohio State Games - Upperclass (Invite Only)
Oct 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 81.1
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,987
Spin Rate (max)
1,715
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.5
Velocity (max)
66.4 - 69.9
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,916
Spin Rate (max)
1,787
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.8
Velocity (max)
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,472
Spin Rate (max)
1,472
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 81.6
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,208
Spin Rate (max)
2,047
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.6
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 68.6
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,835
Spin Rate (max)
1,761
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.4
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 73.0
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,823
Spin Rate (max)
1,679
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
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
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
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
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Notes
News
- 2023 Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 14, 2023
- 2023 Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 14, 2023
- 2023 Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Top Prospect Games - Jun 14, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2023
- Results From 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Brownlee Lookouts Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 1, 2023
- 2023 Brownlee Lookouts Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 23, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Brownlee Lookouts - Jan 22, 2023
- 2022 Ohio State Games: Upperclass - Quick Hits - Oct 12, 2022
- Results From 2022 Ohio State Games - Upperclass - Oct 10, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 Southern Ohio Preseason All-State Showcase - Feb 9, 2022
- Results From 2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase - Jun 18, 2021
- 2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase - Quick Hits - Jun 18, 2021
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Nick Kudika: RHP/3B, (2024) Bishop Watterson, OH. 6-foot, 195-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed strong balance point and even shoulders. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2104; Avg 1975). Has some action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2064; Avg 1972).
Nick Kudika: RHP/3B, (2024) Bishop Watterson, OH. 6-foot, 195-pound physical athletic frame. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.28 at the event. Solid capable on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle with a loose consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. He has even shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1641; Avg 1571).
RHP/3B, (2024) Bishop Watterson, OH. 6-foot, 190-pound. Solid on the mound, using a loose arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1986; Avg 1714). His 10/4 slider showed late tight action. (Max spin 1916; Avg 1787).
Nick Kudika: RHP/3B, (2024) Bishop Watterson, OH. 5-foot-11, 185-pound sturdy projectable build. During batting practice, Kudika's best exit velocity was 92 mph. (68.10 mph bat speed average). (21.28 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide balanced stance with a smooth quick load, then used a leg kick stride. Bat speed is above average, exhibits a level loose swing plane and low finish. Athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; shows a clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.62. On the mound, using a loose arm action he showed developing arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 80-82 mph; had running action and arm side command. (Max spin 2208; Avg 2046). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball (62-63). (Max spin 1835; Avg 1760). His changeup (72-73) showed fading action and arm side command. Shows plus action on his 11/5 slider (69-71).