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Ryan Nichols
Ryan Nichols
Ryan Nichols
Ryan Nichols

CLASS OF 2027

SS
RHP

Ryan
Nichols

Tuscaloosa County (HS) • AL
5' 9" • 155LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Atlanta Braves Scout Team
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Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
1/17/26
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/17/26
18.1
Rot. Acc (max)
1/17/26
71
Hard Hit %
1/17/26
Power
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
1/17/26
91.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/09/25
365
Distance (max)
6/16/26
71
Sweet Spot %
1/17/26
Run
6.76
60-yd
11/09/25
3.81
30-yd
11/09/25
1.65
10-yd
11/09/25
20.8
Run speed (max)
11/09/25
Defense
85
INF Velo
8/17/25
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
11/09/25
1.93 - 2.01
Pop Time
11/09/25
Pitching

Fastball

86
Velocity (max)
6/05/25
84 - 85
Velo Range
6/05/25
2230
Spin Rate (avg)
8/17/25

Changeup

74 - 74
Velo Range
8/17/25
1817
Spin Rate (avg)
8/17/25

Curveball

66 - 71
Velo Range
8/17/25
2317
Spin Rate (avg)
8/17/25

Game Performance

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6/16/26
Ryan Nichols, Tuscaloosa County (AL), 2027 East Central CC
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. "Lean, projectable frame with long levers and significant physical upside remaining."
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup with rhythmic timing into the load. Shows advanced feel for the barrel throughout the zone., Shows the ability to adjust the barrel to different pitch locations.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 86.0 mph. 365' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Shows present arm strength across the diamond., "Generates firm, accurate throws from multiple angles."
Defense: Shows reliable glove work on routine plays., Fields the position with confidence and body control.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 73.81 Edge Score
1/17/26
Ryan Nichols, Tuscaloosa County (AL), 2027 East Central CC
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 162-pounds. "Athletic, leaner build. More room for added size."
Hit: RHH. Hands start lower., Relaxed hand set. Occasional lift in the swing., Middle and opposite field round of BP. 71.7 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 91.2 mph. 344' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. "Loose, quicker arm.", Still developing strength.
Defense: Clean exchange., Athletic mover to both sides., Fields clean.
ATH: 1.71 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 75.08 Edge Score
11/09/25
Ryan Nichols, Tuscaloosa County (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Medium, athletic frame. More room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, higher hands. Controlled load with small leg lift, power to the pull side. Multiple HR's during BP. 71.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 91.4 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. INF-78 mph. Quick, short, present arm strength.
Defense: 1.93-2.01 pop times. Clean on all transfers, blocks and defends well.
ATH: 6.76 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.81 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 72.28 Edge Score
8/17/25
Ryan Nichols, Tuscaloosa County (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame, peoportional build.
Delivery: Athletic and clean movements down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T85, 79-83 mph. Able to move the pitch to both sides of the plate, mostly straight. T2477, 2230 average rpm.
CB: 66-71 mph. Solid 11/5 shape with late depth. T2377, 2317 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Late tumble into RH hitters. Deceptive out of teh hand. T1817, 1817 average rpm.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.40 max vertical.
8/17/25
Ryan Nichols, Tuscaloosa County (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame, peoportional build.
Hit: RHH. Slighty crouched stance with natural handset. Quicker swing with a flat path. Controls the barrel well, mostly middle of the field approach prodcing line drvies. 66.3 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Higher 3/4 slot with plenty of arm strength.
Defense: Clean and effortless with the feet. High level skills with the glove.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.2 Edge Score

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