Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2022

OF
C

Andrew
Niaves

Bismarck State JC
Oregon (HS) • WI
5' 10" • 195LBS
S/R • 19yr 9mo
Travel Team: STiKS

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/21
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
9/30/23
13.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/21
-
Hard Hit %
Power
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
9/30/23
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/30/23
372
Distance (max)
9/30/23
71
Sweet Spot %
9/30/23
Run
6.98
60
2/21/21
3.99
30-yd
9/30/23
1.77
10-yd
9/30/23
18.9
Run speed (max)
9/30/23
Defense
65
INF Velo
4/08/18
85
OF Velo
9/30/23
73
C Velo
7/13/21
2.01 - 2.08
Pop Time
7/13/21
Pitching

Fastball

78
Velocity (max)
7/14/21
75 - 78
Velo Range
7/14/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Changeup

65 - 66
Velo Range
3/10/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

70 - 72
Velo Range
7/14/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Positional Tools

2023
2021
2020
2019
2018
Outfield Velocity
85.0
60 Yard Dash
6.98
Pop Time
2.01 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
73.0
Outfield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
13.4
60 Yard Dash
7.32
Pop Time
2.19 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
67.0
Outfield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
10.9
60 Yard Dash
7.41
Pop Time
2.25 - 2.62
Catcher Velocity
64.0
Infield Velocity
62.0
Power / Speed Score
10.7
60 Yard Dash
7.89
Pop Time
2.34 - 2.44
Catcher Velocity
62.0
Infield Velocity
65.0
Power / Speed Score
10.3
Top Prospect - Milwaukee (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Position
7.03
60-yard
2.01 - 2.08
Pop Time
73
C Velo
93
Exit Velo
West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Feb 21, 2021
Position
6.98
60-yard
2.10 - 2.27
Pop Time
83
OF Velo
73
C Velo
93
Exit Velo
Madison Preseason I.D.
Mar 15, 2020
Position
7.32
60-yard
2.19 - 2.34
Pop Time
80
OF Velo
67
C Velo
80
Exit Velo
Madison Preseason I.D.
Mar 10, 2019
Position
7.41
60-yard
2.25 - 2.36
Pop Time
62
INF Velo
64
C Velo
78
Exit Velo
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 3, 2019
Position
7.81
60-yard
2.44 - 2.62
Pop Time
61
C Velo
79
Exit Velo
Future Prospects Showcase - Madison
Apr 8, 2018
Position
7.89
60-yard
2.34 - 2.44
Pop Time
65
INF Velo
62
C Velo
81
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
95.4
Exit Velocity Avg
87.3
Distance Max
372
Distance Avg
279
Launch Angle Avg
28.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.2
Exit Velocity Avg
81.5
Distance Max
345
Distance Avg
247
Launch Angle Avg
29.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Juco Scout Day- Bismarck State College
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
279
Distance (avg)
372
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Top Prospect - Milwaukee (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
282
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
18.4
Bat Speed Max
73.1
Bat Speed Avg
69.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
20.3
Bat Speed Max
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
67.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
PBR Juco Scout Day- Bismarck State College
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect - Milwaukee (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Feb 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2021
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.5
17U National Championship
Jul 14, 2021
Pitching
78
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
70 - 72
CB
Madison Preseason I.D.
Mar 10, 2019
Pitching
77
Max FB
70 - 74
FB
59 - 62
CB
65 - 66
CH

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.77
30 Yard Dash
3.99
60 Yard Dash
7.24
Top Speed (MPH)
PBR Juco Scout Day- Bismarck State College
Sep 30, 2023
Swift
1.77
10-yd
3.99
30-yd
7.24
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2021
Edge Score
69.4

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/21/21

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame with athleticism throughout.
Defense: 2.10-2.27 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Athletic setup behind the plate, loose lower half that plays with some pre-pitch rhythm, feet gain ground towards the bag, quick hand transfer to release. Strong blocker, soft hands that presented the ball well in his bullpen sessions. Showed controlled athletic actions in the outfield as well, feet work on a crisp angle around the baseball, glove works out front, steady exchange to release.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. OF - 83 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: SH. Athletic in the box, balanced setup, smooth hand load, short stride.  More natural and comfortable from the right-handed batter's box. Quick hands, fluid wrists, bat stays short to the baseball from the right side with some leverage out front, left-handed swing is longer.
Power: Max exit speed of 93.2 mph; strength in frame helps impact the baseball soundly.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for age.

3/15/20

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds. Athletically proportional shape.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup from both sides of the plate, athletic and comfortable pre pitch. Short path, above average bat speed and repeatability, stays on top of the baseball, compact swing.
Power: L80, R80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. INF -  mph. OF - 80 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot; average arm strength.
Defense: 2.19-2.34 pop times. Controlled actions to high cocked position; athletic shuffle to target.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

3/10/19

Positional Profile: C/CIF 
Body: 5-foot-8, 158-pounds. Solid build, sturdy lower half.
Delivery: Balanced delivery, low lift to balance point, simple delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Arm action is short and over the top.
FB: T77, 70-74 mph. Straight four seam type.
CB: 59-62 mph. 12/6 shape, occasional depth.
CH: 65-66 mph. Sink action, best feel pitch.

Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 
Hit: SH. Balanced setup from both sides, looked equally comfortable pre pitch. Right handed swing shows slight more bat speed, and strength. Left-handed wing is short and compact to the baseball.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Defense: Infield actions play through the baseball, showed body control on the move. Low setup and stays low out of the crouch, hands work, likely profiles best behind the plate.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. INF - 62 mph. Short loose arm action, over the top slot, showed ability to play accurate.

3/03/19

Body: 5-foot-8, 158-pounds. Average proportional build.
Positional Profile: C
Defense: 2.44-2.62 pop times. Natural actions, lets the ball travel with soft hands, sets low and footwork is concise, clean quick exchange.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. Short over the top, uphill release.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, quiet pre pitch, short stride, solid balance. Short path from both sides of the plate, showed ability to find the barrel on both sides. Right-handed showed more natural.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Harder contact off the bat from the right side.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.

4/08/18

5-foot-6, 145-pound, strong, switch-hitting catcher and infielder. Offensively, from both sides, open setup, short stride, maintains balance, 81 mph exit velocity right-side, 75 mph exit velocity left-side. Defensively, short arm action, over-the-top slot, fluid footwork, 65 mph across the infield, 62 mph out of the crouch, pop times ranged 2.34-2.44.

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