@nickgottfried10 
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/27/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
OF
Nicholas
Gottfried
Jacobs (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 170LBS
S/L • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
82.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/27/21
17.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/29/21
16
Hard Hit %
6/29/21
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/29/21
82
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/27/21
348
Distance (max)
3/27/21
84
Sweet Spot %
6/29/21
7.11
60-yd
6/29/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
3/27/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
2/27/21
81 - 82
Velo Range
2/27/21
1623
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/21
Changeup
66 - 70
Velo Range
2/27/21
1159
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/21
Curveball
62 - 66
Velo Range
2/27/21
1398
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/21
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.11
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
12.9
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
348
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.9
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.
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
234
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.2
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.
82.1
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.
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
82.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
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).
1623
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.
19.9
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).
63.9
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).
1398
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).
67.7
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).
1159
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).
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
81.0 - 81.8
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,692
Spin Rate (max)
1,623
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.3
Velocity (max)
61.8 - 66.0
Velo Range
61.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,456
Spin Rate (max)
1,398
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 69.7
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,220
Spin Rate (max)
1,159
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
2021
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.
69.16
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Prep Baseball Illinois Preseason ID: All-Time Leaderboard - Jan 21, 2025
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member): Preview Story - Jun 22, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 12 Jacobs - Mar 10, 2022
- All-State Games: Top Overall Prospects - Dec 15, 2021
- All-State Games: Outfield Analysis - Dec 8, 2021
- All-State Games: Quick Hits - Jul 2, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Outfield Analysis - Jun 2, 2021
- Aurora Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Apr 9, 2021
- Aurora Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 8, 2021
- Aurora Preseason I.D.: Outfielder Analysis - Apr 5, 2021
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Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds.
Hit: SH. Slightly narrow setup, balanced, sets hands low, quiet pre-pitch load, similar setups from both sides of plate Short, loose swing, level bat path, consistently on the barrel, gap-to-gap approach, line drives, flashed ability to use opposite field, athletic swing from both sides.
Power: 91.47 max exit velocity, averaged 81.75 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Over-the-top arm slot, slight carry, loose arm action.
Defense: Athletic outfield actions, quick, fluid feet, clean exchange, steady hands.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Hit: SH. Very similar from both sides of the plate, balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short, athletic swing, fluid throughout, path works uphill, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 90.71 max exit velocity, averaged 79.03 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 88 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Clean outfield actions, quick feet, clean exchanges, plays through the ball with athleticism.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm, works with leveled shoulders, works directionally in line, lands squared and athletic.
Arm Action: LH. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Arm-side movement, flashed sink. T1692, 1622 average rpm.
CB: 62-66 mph. Gradual 1/7 break. T1456, 1397 average rpm.
CH: 66-70 mph. Plays straight. T1219, 1158 average rpm.
Hit: SH. Similar setup from both sides of the plate. Balanced in the box, smooth hand load with a slight bat wrap, short stride, rotates well onto a strong lead leg block. Loose hands and wrists, long bat path, level barrel through the zone, consistent line drive approach.
Power: 90.79 max exit velocity, averaged 82.01 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Throws played with carry to target.
Defense: Natural outfield actions. Quick first step to the baseball, lower half works around the baseball in rhythm, soft hands with a clean gather, quick transfer to release.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.