@DruNicolaus2027 22.6
Hand Speed (max)
7/30/25
CLASS OF 2027
C
OF
Andrew
Nicolaus
Eastlake (HS) • CA
5' 9" • 184.6LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: San Diego Show
5' 9" • 184.6LBSR/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: San Diego Show
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
7/01/25
26.5
Rot. Acc (max)
7/01/25
36
Hard Hit %
7/01/25
99.8
Exit Velocity (max)
7/30/25
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/30/25
302
Distance (max)
7/30/25
45
Sweet Spot %
7/01/25
7.21
60-yd
7/01/25
4.06
30-yd
7/01/25
1.78
10-yd
7/01/25
19.4
Run speed (max)
7/01/25
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INF Velo
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OF Velo
76
C Velo
7/01/25
1.93 - 2.00
Pop Time
7/01/25
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)
7.21
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.14
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
13.8
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.6836
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.
2025 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 30, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
99.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
San Diego Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.2
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.
2025 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 30, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
San Diego Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.21
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.
2025 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 30, 2025
Vald
1.85
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
7.50
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
0.73
RSI (max)
20.0
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.
78.59
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- California State Games: 2027 Catcher Analysis - Oct 20, 2025
- 2025 Summer Rewind: Top Max Exit Velocity - Sep 9, 2025
- San Diego Summer ID: Event Analysis - Aug 22, 2025
- California State Games: Advanced Positional Data - Aug 13, 2025
- California State Games: Positional Data Dive - Aug 8, 2025
- California State Games: Statistical Analysis - Aug 6, 2025
- San Diego Summer ID: Positional Data Dive - Jul 4, 2025
- San Diego Summer ID: Statistical Analysis - Jul 2, 2025
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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: C/OF Strong backstop who produces loud contact with a line drive approach and fluid actions behind the plate.
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength present throughout the body.
Hit: RHH. Upright, balanced setup with hands at ear level, a raised back elbow, vertical barrel, and a visible bat waggle. Initiates the load by sitting into the back knee as the hands drift back. Uses a small leg kick for timing before an aggressive stride forward, landing balanced. Drives hips as the stride lands with hands quick to follow through the zone. Maintains a level swing path and stays tall through a high two-handed finish. Loud contact with a line-drive approach to the pull side. 69 mph bat speed with 20 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 86.0 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Quick, compact arm path from a low 3/4 slot. Keeps throws low and in line with the bag, with room to add arm strength as the lower half is polished; can get caught behind the plant leg.
Defense: 2.07-2.14 pop times. Displays smooth receiving skills and athleticism out of the crouch. Shows quick, efficient transfers and consistent footwork toward the bag, creating a reliable defensive presence behind the plate.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 78.59 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/OF Strong catcher with quick actions behind the plate and a short, efficient right-handed swing.
Body: 5-9, 182-pounds. Strong frame, broad shoulders, and big lower half.
Hit: RHH. Sets up with more weight slightly on back leg, rythymic stride and hand load. Maintains balance. Level swing, line drive approach. One hand finish. 67.6 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 297' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Compact arm, 3/4 slot. Quick.
Defense: 1.93-2.00 pop times. Natural and athletic, quick to stand up, confident.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 72.11 Edge Score