@MaxNickle05 22.1
Hand Speed (max)
6/10/25
CLASS OF 2028
OF
LHP
Max
Nickle
Huntley (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 150LBS
L/L • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois 2028
5' 11" • 150LBS
L/L • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois 2028
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/10/25
21
Rot. Acc (max)
6/10/25
-
Hard Hit %
89
Exit Velocity (max)
6/10/25
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/10/25
310
Distance (max)
6/10/25
40
Sweet Spot %
6/10/25
7.30
60-yd
6/10/25
4.51
30-yd
2/10/24
1.95
10-yd
2/11/23
16.5
Run speed (max)
2/10/24
-
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
6/10/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
73
Velocity (max)
6/10/25
70.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
6/10/25
1555
Spin Rate (avg)
6/10/25
Changeup
66.6 - 68.3
Velo Range
6/10/25
1225
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Curveball
57 - 58
Velo Range
2/11/23
1516
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Slider
60 - 63.4
Velo Range
6/10/25
1902
Spin Rate (avg)
6/10/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.30
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.2
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.51
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.0
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).
89.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
168
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.7589
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).
76.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
118
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
48
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
-0.8487
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.
Chicagoland Summer ID
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
76.2
Exit Velocity (max)
73.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
48
Distance (avg)
118
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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.
Chicagoland Summer ID
Jun 10, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
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).
1555
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.
21.8
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).
67.4
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).
1132
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).
61.7
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).
1902
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.8
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).
1301
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.
19.8
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).
62.9
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).
1225
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).
61.7
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).
1663
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.3
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).
1329
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.
21.7
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).
57.3
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).
1516
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).
58.9
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).
1210
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).
Chicagoland Summer ID
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
72.9
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,607
Spin Rate (max)
1,555
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
63.4
Velocity (max)
60.0 - 63.4
Velo Range
61.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,959
Spin Rate (max)
1,902
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.3
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 68.3
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,259
Spin Rate (max)
1,132
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
66.9
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 66.7
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,407
Spin Rate (max)
1,301
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
62.2
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 62.2
Velo Range
60.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,722
Spin Rate (max)
1,663
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
63.3
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 63.3
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,324
Spin Rate (max)
1,225
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
62.2
Velocity (max)
60.3 - 62.2
Velo Range
59.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,430
Spin Rate (max)
1,329
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
57.8
Velocity (max)
56.8 - 57.8
Velo Range
55.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,637
Spin Rate (max)
1,516
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
60.0
Velocity (max)
57.7 - 60.0
Velo Range
57.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,347
Spin Rate (max)
1,210
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
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.03
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.51
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
4.51
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
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.
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.
71.59
Pitch Ai
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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.
OF Max Nickle (Huntley, 2028) showed to be one of the top left-handed bats on the day. A trim, high-waisted 5-foot-11, 147-pounds with long levers, he showed athleticism at the dish paired with loose hands (20.4 mph avg. hand speed) and hard contact to the pull-side during his round of BP.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 145 pounds.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, simple, no stride, some pre-pitch rhythm. Loose hands, uphill path, hard contact to the pull-side, athletic. 65.3 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (76.1 avg.); 310-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79.00 mph. Loose, higher 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, fields the ball cleanly off front foot, gets around the ball, smooth actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.59 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Easy, methodical mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long, clean, side-arm action.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. Sinking action, plays better arm-side. T1607, 1555 average rpm.
SL: 60-63 mph. 10/4 shape, slight horizontal action. T1959, 1902 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Keeps low, some fade. T1259, 1132 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Skinny, high-waisted.
Delivery: Stretch-only. High leg kick, drop/drive delivery with deception to it.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm path, loose arm action, sidearm slot.
FB: T67, 65-67 mph. Arm-side action, thrown consistently to the arm side. T1407, 1301 average rpm.
SL: 61-62 mph. Short wrinkle, 3/9 shape. Throws for strikes. T1722, 1663 average rpm.
CH: 63-63 mph. Circle-change. Mostly straight, thrown with intent to the glove side. T1324, 1225 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Skinny, high-waisted.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup. Minimal load, toe tap stride. Hands rock into a flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, some whip through the zone with extension.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 118’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 72 mph. Long, loose, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Long levers, athletic movement.
Run: 4.51 30-yard dash.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-5, 105-pounds. Long levers, athletic, well proportioned.
Hit: LHH. Closed, upright setup, smooth load and short stride. Short swing, level through the zone, uses the whole field.
Arm: LH. OF - 59 mph. Clean 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the ball with intent, steady hands.
Run: 4.51 30-yard split.
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg-kick, tall/fall lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T62, 60-62 mph. Sinking action to the arm-side. T1430, 1329 average rpm.
CB: 57-58 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape, some feel. T1637, 1516 average rpm.
CH: 58-60 mph. Clean out of the hand and fade through the zone. T1347, 1210 average rpm.