88.1
Velocity (max)
1/27/24
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
1B
Kaden
Nicholls
Bear River (HS) • CA
5' 11" • 157.4LBS
L/L • 17yr
5' 11" • 157.4LBSL/L • 17yr
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86 - 88
Velo Range
1/27/24
2158
Spin Rate (avg)
1/26/25
Changeup
75 - 79
Velo Range
1/27/24
1480
Spin Rate (avg)
1/27/24
Curveball
66 - 69
Velo Range
1/27/24
1989
Spin Rate (avg)
1/27/24
Slider
74 - 76
Velo Range
1/26/25
1729
Spin Rate (avg)
1/26/25
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
1/26/25
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/27/24
315
Distance (max)
1/27/24
67
Sweet Spot %
1/27/24
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/27/24
75
Bat Speed (max)
1/26/25
28.3
Rot. Acc (max)
1/27/24
25
Hard Hit %
1/26/25
7.51
60-yd
1/27/24
4.11
30-yd
1/27/24
1.74
10-yd
1/27/24
18.4
Run speed (max)
1/26/25
84
INF Velo
1/27/24
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
119
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
5.9959
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).
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
224
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.0268
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.
Northern California Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
NorCal Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.4
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.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.8
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.
Northern California Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
75.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
NorCal Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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).
2158
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.
25.4
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
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).
1373
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).
74.7
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).
1729
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.7
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
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).
2145
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.
24.7
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).
67.3
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).
1989
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).
77.0
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).
1480
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
Splitter
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).
1093
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Northern California Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
84.5 - 85.5
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,259
Spin Rate (max)
2,158
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
75.6
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.6
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,864
Spin Rate (max)
1,729
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
77.3
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 76.8
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,485
Spin Rate (max)
1,373
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
71.6
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 71.5
Velo Range
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
NorCal Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
88.1
Velocity (max)
85.9 - 87.8
Velo Range
84.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,376
Spin Rate (max)
2,145
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
68.7
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 68.6
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,069
Spin Rate (max)
1,989
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
78.8
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 78.8
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,598
Spin Rate (max)
1,480
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
76.9
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 76.1
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
773
Spin Rate (max)
1,093
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.11
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.51
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.
NorCal Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.11
30-yd
7.51
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
0.68
RSI (max)
30.7
Jump Height (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.95
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.62
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.
Northern California Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Vald
1.95
10-yd
4.29
30-yd
7.62
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
0.73
RSI (max)
27.8
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.
65.84
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Hank's Hot Picks - Apr 15, 2025
- NorCal Preseason All-State: Top Overall - Mar 4, 2025
- NorCal Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 4, 2025
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- NorCal Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Feb 20, 2025
- NorCal Preseason All State: Quick Hits - Jan 30, 2025
- NorCal Preseason All-State: Preview Story - Jan 24, 2025
- Uncommitted Spotlight: '26 LHP/1B Kaden Nicholls - Jul 8, 2024
- Quick Hits: NorCal Preseason All State Underclass Standouts - Jan 31, 2024
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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.
It was nice to see a fully healthy Kaden Nicholls after not being abkle to see him this past summer. Definetley has added on some strength and is filling into his body. At first glance you can tell he's got a second gear. Nicholls is the #3 ranked LHP in the 26' class and #78 overall player in CA. He had the highest vertical of the day at 27.8in and had good grip strength numbers with a 167 (R) & 143.2 (L). Kaden was getting ahold of some balls with a max EV of 96.5 MPH, his Blast numbers were pretty impressive as the max hand speed was at 24.5 MPH and a max bat speed of 75 MPH. On the mound, his FB sat at 85 MPH and topped out at 85.6 MPH. Lots of total movement at 24 in. There is more in the tank but the conditions weren't helping at all. The CH shows good fade and I like the SL/SPL mix, with those 4 pitches he can really keep hitters off balance. I'm looking forward to see Kaden during the high school season when I take a trip up to Bear River. A top 26' in all of NorCal and will continue to make some noise.
Kaden Nicholls, Bear River (CA), 2026 Cal Poly
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Long levers, strong, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Closed setup, slow and easy leg lift, strides in-line, fully extends over front leg.
Arm Action: LH. Longer action, fully extends arm on back swing, strong hands, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Firm, displays late life. T2259, 2158 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Hard bite, late 11/5 break. T1864, 1729 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Heavy running action, dies when it gets to the plate. T1485, 1373 average rpm.
SPLT: 70-72 mph. Displays depth with ability to keep low in the zone.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.95 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.80 max vertical.
Kaden Nicholls, Bear River (CA), 2026 Cal Poly
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Long levers, strong, more fill on its way.
Hit: LHH. Wide, stays on front toe during load, no stride, balanced finish. Vertical bat, quick hands snapping wrists toward ball, heavy barrel. 69.4 mph bat speed with 23 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. Long action, 3/4 slot, possesses some whip.
Defense: Smooth and easy gather, aggressive throw.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.95 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 65.84 Edge Score