82
Velocity (max)
1/12/25
CLASS OF 2028
RHP
1B
John William
Nix
Gulf Shores (HS) • AL
6' 1" • 165.8LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Ghost Runners
6' 1" • 165.8LBSR/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Ghost Runners
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 82
Velo Range
1/12/25
1885
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25
Changeup
70 - 72
Velo Range
1/12/25
1729
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25
Curveball
65 - 73
Velo Range
6/27/24
1983
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25
Slider
71.1 - 72.3
Velo Range
1/12/25
1953
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25
82.3
Exit Velocity (max)
1/12/25
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/12/25
277
Distance (max)
1/12/25
75
Sweet Spot %
1/12/25
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
1/12/25
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/12/25
10.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/12/25
-
Hard Hit %
7.68
60-yd
1/12/25
4.23
30-yd
1/12/25
1.82
10-yd
1/12/25
17.8
Run speed (max)
1/12/25
80
INF Velo
1/12/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.68
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
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).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
184
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.3
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.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 12, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
82.3
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.6
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.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 12, 2025
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
58.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
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).
81.4
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).
1885
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.
23.1
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).
66.9
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).
1983
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).
70.9
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).
1729
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).
71.8
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).
1953
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).
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 12, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
81.0 - 81.9
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,991
Spin Rate (max)
1,885
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
67.2
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 67.2
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,050
Spin Rate (max)
1,983
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.3
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 72.3
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,010
Spin Rate (max)
1,953
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
71.7
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 71.7
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,773
Spin Rate (max)
1,729
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
2025
2024
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)
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)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.23
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.68
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 12, 2025
Vald
1.82
10-yd
4.23
30-yd
7.68
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
1.53
RSI (max)
18.9
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
59.07
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Physical
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 166-pounds. Longer, lean frame. Can continue to add to the frame.
Delivery: Hybrid set, quicker mover down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action. Mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Sink/run. T1991, 1885 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. Depth, bigger break. T2050, 1983 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Sweeping shape. T2010, 1953 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Arm side fading action. T1773, 1729 average rpm.
ATH: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 166-pounds. Longer, lean frame. Can continue to add to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed stance with a toe tap trigger. Stays inside contact with some juice to the backside. Middle to oppo approach. 58.6 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Stronger arm, long.
Defense: Fields cleanly, athletic around the bag.
ATH: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 59.07 Edge Score