@TaylorNich19956 20.5
Hand Speed (max)
7/19/22
CLASS OF 2027
C
3B
Taylor
Nichols
Walnut Ridge (HS) • AR
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Arkansas Prospects
5' 10" • 185LBSR/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Arkansas Prospects
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/20/24
15.1
Rot. Acc (max)
10/20/24
-
Hard Hit %
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
10/20/24
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/25/24
309
Distance (max)
10/20/24
50
Sweet Spot %
6/25/24
7.73
60-yd
6/25/24
4.15
30-yd
6/25/24
1.73
10-yd
6/25/24
17.3
Run speed (max)
6/25/24
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
69
C Velo
6/03/25
2.15 - 2.25
Pop Time
10/20/24
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.84
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.22 - 2.42
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.15 - 2.51
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.59 - 2.70
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.0
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
309
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
178
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.4187
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).
72.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
234
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.5135
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.
Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
East Arkansas Summer ID
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Arkansas Summer Open
Jul 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
72.3
Exit Velocity (max)
62.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
57.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
55.2
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.
Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 20, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
East Arkansas Summer ID
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Arkansas Summer Open
Jul 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
57.9
Bat Speed (max)
55.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.15
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.73
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.
East Arkansas Summer ID
Jun 25, 2024
Swift
1.73
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.73
60-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
1.18
RSI (max)
24.8
Jump Height (max)
2025
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.83
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Physical
2024
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: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 189-pounds. Durable frame
Hit: RHH. Upright balanced setup with front foot slightly open. Rhythmic movement in hands. Moderate leg lift trigger works back to even while extending forward. Compact flat path through the zone, some barrels, middle/oppo approach. 64.6 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph. Short stroke from an over the top slot.
Defense: 2.15-2.25 pop times. Deliberate actions defensively.
ATH: 7.89 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Durable developing frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with feet even. Some rhythmic movement in hands, moderate leg kick for timing. Short flat path through the zone, some barrels. 64.4 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 230' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-64 mph. Short arm stroke from an over the top slot.
Defense: 2.44-2.51 pop times. Developing actions defensively.
ATH: 7.73 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.80 max vertical.