83.6
Velocity (max)
6/15/20
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
OF
John
Nielsen
Downingtown West (HS) • PA
5' 11" • 173LBS
R/R • 21yr 10mo
Travel Team: Balanced Bat Academy - 2021 - Black
5' 11" • 173LBS
R/R • 21yr 10mo
Travel Team: Balanced Bat Academy - 2021 - Black
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 84
Velo Range
6/15/20
2072
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/20
Changeup
71 - 73
Velo Range
2/16/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
69 - 73
Velo Range
6/15/20
1937
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/20
Slider
75 - 77
Velo Range
2/16/20
2000
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/20
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2020
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
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).
2072
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.
25.6
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
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).
1937
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).
74.2
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).
1372
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).
73.1
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).
2000
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Sinker
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).
2056
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.6
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 82.3
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,188
Spin Rate (max)
2,072
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.4
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 72.4
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,055
Spin Rate (max)
1,937
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.6
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 74.3
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,171
Spin Rate (max)
2,000
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.8
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 74.8
Velo Range
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,589
Spin Rate (max)
1,372
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Sinker
80.9
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.4
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,110
Spin Rate (max)
2,056
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
Sinker
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.
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Sinker
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2020
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)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.8
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Physical: Stocky, compact 5-foot-11, 173-pound frame with strength in the lower half.
Pitching: RHP - Utilized a quick tempoed delivery with a high leg lift at the stack creating a smooth high ¾ arm-slot on the front side. Fastball worked 81-84 mph with good command living mostly at belt level. Mixed two different shaped breaking balls which were effective; a 70-73 mph CB featuring short and late 11/5 shape & a 72-75 mph SL with late bite out of the zone. Was in the zone with all three at times and got plenty of outs.5-foot-11, 167-pound right-handed pitcher sat 81-82 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a high knee stack and arm-side run to his fastball. Repeats delivery well and stays in-line. Also showcased a slider with tight, late break at 75-77 and a changeup with good arm speed and some sink at 71-72. Athletic frame has room to carry additional strength with additional velocity likely.