Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

SS
OF

Nick
Riordan

Knoxville Central (HS) • TN
5' 10" • 157LBS
L/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: TN Nationals

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Best of Snapshot
Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/23
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/13/23
25.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/10/24
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/10/23
326
Distance (max)
6/13/23
83
Sweet Spot %
9/10/23
Run
7.12
60
2/10/24
3.99
30-yd
6/13/23
1.64
10-yd
2/10/24
19.1
Run speed (max)
6/13/23
Defense
90
INF Velo
2/10/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

82
Velocity (max)
10/06/23
80 - 82
Velo Range
10/06/23
1932
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Changeup

71 - 72
Velo Range
2/04/23
1380
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Curveball

70 - 74
Velo Range
10/06/23
1862
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Slider

63.6 - 66
Velo Range
2/04/23
2030
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Positional Tools

2024
2023
Infield Velocity
90.0
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Infield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
12.5
PBR Scout Day: TN Nationals
Sep 10, 2023
Position
82
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Top Prospect Games: Knoxville (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Position
7.21
60-yard
77
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Position
7.25
60-yard
70
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
93.1
Exit Velocity Avg
85.6
Distance Max
282
Distance Avg
172
Launch Angle Avg
26.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
90.2
Exit Velocity Avg
83.6
Distance Max
326
Distance Avg
189
Launch Angle Avg
16.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: TN Nationals
Sep 10, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
268
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Knoxville (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.7
Bat Speed Max
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
70.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
20.6
Bat Speed Max
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
69.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Knoxville (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1932
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1862
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1380
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
64.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2030
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 78.0
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,009
Spin Rate (max)
1,932
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
66.8
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 66.7
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,011
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
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
66.6
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 66.0
Velo Range
61.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,114
Spin Rate (max)
2,030
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
72.0
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 72.0
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,509
Spin Rate (max)
1,380
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
60.5
Underclass Fall World Series
Oct 6, 2023
Pitching
82
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
70 - 74
CB
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Pitching
79
Max FB
77 - 78
FB
65 - 67
CB
71 - 72
CH
64 - 66
SL
Underclass Fall World Series
Oct 7, 2022
Pitching
76
Max FB
70 - 76
FB
61 - 64
CB
PBR Classic
Jun 17, 2022
Pitching
68
Max FB
66 - 68
FB
57 - 60
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.64
60 Yard Dash
7.12
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.70
30 Yard Dash
3.99
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Swift
1.64
10-yd
7.12
60-yd
2.29
RSi (max)
27.9
Jump Height (max)
PBR Scout Day: TN Nationals
Sep 10, 2023
Swift
1.93
10-yd
7.43
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
Top Prospect Games: Knoxville (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Swift
1.70
10-yd
3.99
30-yd
7.21
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
7.25
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1.81
RSi (max)
1.81
RSi (avg)
1,161
Jump Power (max)
25.2
Jump Height (max)
24.9
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
Edge Score
68.34
Edge Score
70.2

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/10/24
Nick Riordan, Knoxville Central (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 157-pounds. Leaner and projectable frame. Room to grow as he continues to develop and add size.
Hit: LHH. Starts with his knees slightly bent, hands start above shoulder with bat resting behind the body. Barrel tips forward as he loads his back leg prior to a small forward stride. Hands resist forward move well creating good seperation. Sinks into lower half well as swing goes through. Twitchy, quick hands shows varied contact to all field. Hardest contact when lets get deeper and doesnt jump at it. Still developing approach will improve with time. 70.3 mph bat speed with 21 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 282' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-90 mph. Strong accurate throws with + arm strength, from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well to all sides. Able to slow feet down well if needed if his body gets ahead of the ball.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 4.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.90 max vertical.
6/13/23

Nick Riordan, Knoxville Central (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Leaner and projectable frame. Room to continue to develop and add size.
Hit: LHH. Open set up in the box, small stride as he loads Loud contact to the pull side of the field, slight uphill path. Has pop to the pull side, really simple swing 69.9 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Solid arm strength, accurate.
Defense: Clean actions, moves well.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 70.2 Edge Score

6/13/23
Nick Riordan, Knoxville Central (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Leaner and projectable frame. Room to continue to develop and add size.
Arm Action: RH
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.99 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/13/23
Nick Riordan, Knoxville Central (TN), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Leaner and projectable frame. Room to continue to develop and add size.
Hit: LHH. Open set up in the box, small stride as he loads Loud contact to the pull side of the field, slight uphill path. Has pop to the pull side, really simple swing 69.9 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Solid arm strength, accurate.
Defense: Clean actions, moves well.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 70.2 Edge Score
2/04/23

Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, wiry frame w/ high waist and lots of projection. Athletic
Delivery: Smooth easy tempo. Repeats the delivery well, though drifts slightly.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm, high arm slot
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Arm side action with good verticle action. Should induce soft contact and lots of groundballs as body develops. T2009, 1932 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape with solid tumbling action T2011, 1862 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Still developing pitch. T2114, 2030 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Mimics fastball well. Still developing command. T1509, 1380 average rpm.

2/04/23

Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, wiry frame w/ high waist and lots of projection. Athletic
Hits: LHH. Upright and slightly open set up in the stance, high placement with the hands. Above avg bat speed Quick hands, small leg lift, occasional lift in the swing. Pop to all parts of the field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 MPH. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph.Short arm, quick on transfers. Accurate on throws.
Defense: Easy flowing actions, smooth. Moves laterally well.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

2/04/23
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, wiry frame w/ high waist and lots of projection. Athletic
Delivery: Smooth easy tempo. Repeats the delivery well, though drifts slightly.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm, high arm slot
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Arm side action with good verticle action. Should induce soft contact and lots of groundballs as body develops. T2009, 1932 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape with solid tumbling action T2011, 1862 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Still developing pitch. T2114, 2030 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Mimics fastball well. Still developing command. T1509, 1380 average rpm.
2/04/23
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, wiry frame w/ high waist and lots of projection. Athletic
Hits: LHH. Upright and slightly open set up in the stance, high placement with the hands. Above avg bat speed Quick hands, small leg lift, occasional lift in the swing. Pop to all parts of the field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 MPH. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph.Short arm, quick on transfers. Accurate on throws.
Defense: Easy flowing actions, smooth. Moves laterally well.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60.

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Physical

2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
157.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)