24.3
Hand Speed (max)
8/31/21
CLASS OF 2024
OF
2B
Nathan
Rickards
Malvern Prep (HS) • PA
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: PA Rebels
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: PA Rebels
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Best Of Stats
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
8/31/21
26.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/21
-
Hard Hit %
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
8/31/21
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/15/21
337
Distance (max)
8/31/21
91
Sweet Spot %
10/17/20
7.28
60
8/31/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
6/15/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
2020
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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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
10.8
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
337
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.2
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).
81.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
257
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.0
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 Inter-Academic League Scout Day
Aug 31, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
251
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 PA State Games / 2023-2024 Grads
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Complete Game of PA Scout Day
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Last Chance Preview - Upstate
Oct 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
81.5
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.0
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.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
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.
2021 Inter-Academic League Scout Day
Aug 31, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 PA State Games / 2023-2024 Grads
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Complete Game of PA Scout Day
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Last Chance Preview - Upstate
Oct 17, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
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.
65.73
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Physical: Lean, athletic frame with projection at 5-foot-11, 155lbs. 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Wider, slightly open setup with slight hip coil over the backside and rhythm in the hands. Utilized a short, directional lift and replace stride out towards the pitcher allowing for a flat, fluid bat path to enter the hitting zone. Good rotational scores, staying on a line through the middle/pull side of the field (50% line drive rate via Trackman) finding success on multiple swings for extra-bases up to 302 foot batted ball distance during his batting practice round. Doubles power reinforced with a T90 mph bat-exit velocity at his peak with noticeable connection at the plate.
Defensively: The primary outfielder operated with grace and natural feel for his body in space, fielding off the left side of his body and exchanged accurately with down chest angles. Released from a lengthy H ¾ slot up to 85 mph arm strength as the feet carried directional shuffles to the plate. Rangy defender and able to use his left side with confidence, rounding down with momentum at the fielding window.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 145 pounds; long, lanky frame. 7.56 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Very open stance with a torso that stays rotated away from the pitcher, works in high hands with an upright barrel as well; works through a simple stride back even while his torso stays counter rotated . Lunges out of his back leg load but turns the hip on time with some aggression with a long swing with an arm bar that allows him to get his hands extended over the plate. Connected well throughout his round and knocked line drives all over the field; peak Trackman exit velocity of 82 MPH.
Defensively: Tall, upright stance with athletic bend in the knees and waist; moved very well to the ball, tracked it nicely and stayed behind it to gain some momentum into the throw. Gets low to the ground to field with both hands that allow him to transfer quickly; Reaches back, engaging his scap effectively and releases through a long, 3/4 slot. OF - 76 MPH.