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22.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/24
CLASS OF 2025
OF
RHP
Nicholas
Whitford
Missouri Valley
Romeoville (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 181LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Illinois Premier
Romeoville (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 181LBSR/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Illinois Premier
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/24
12.3
Rot. Acc (max)
9/04/24
-
Hard Hit %
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
9/04/24
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/04/24
315
Distance (max)
9/04/24
57
Sweet Spot %
9/04/24
7.61
60-yd
9/04/24
-
30-yd
1.82
10-yd
2/19/24
17.6
Run speed (max)
2/19/24
-
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
2/19/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
2/19/24
80 - 81
Velo Range
2/19/24
1944
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/24
Changeup
75.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
2/19/24
1643
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/24
Curveball
65 - 67
Velo Range
9/04/24
2465
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/24
Slider
71 - 73
Velo Range
2/19/24
2379
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/24
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.61
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.2
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
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).
232
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.1608
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.
ESP Scout Day
Sep 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
219
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.1
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.
ESP Scout Day
Sep 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
16.8
Hand Speed (avg)
62.9
Bat Speed (max)
58.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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).
1914
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.
23.9
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).
64.3
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).
2391
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).
75.4
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).
1607
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).
71.5
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).
2327
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).
ESP Scout Day
Sep 4, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
80.9
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 80.8
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,087
Spin Rate (max)
1,944
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
66.9
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 66.7
Velo Range
62.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,522
Spin Rate (max)
2,465
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
71.4
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 71.3
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,405
Spin Rate (max)
2,379
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
75.3
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.3
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,830
Spin Rate (max)
1,643
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.0
Velocity (max)
80.0 - 80.8
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,925
Spin Rate (max)
1,879
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
63.5
Velocity (max)
62.2 - 63.5
Velo Range
60.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,379
Spin Rate (max)
2,316
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
73.4
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 72.9
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,338
Spin Rate (max)
2,274
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.1
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,621
Spin Rate (max)
1,571
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
2024
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.
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
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.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
76.98
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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.
Verbally committed to Missouri Valley College.
OF/RHP Nicholas Whitford (Romeoville, 2025) is a two-way prospect to note. Whitford was on plane, consistently on time and lifting balls into the gaps throughout his round of BP. His furthest batted ball traveled 315’ and he topped at 82 mph from the outfield. On the mound he showed an above-average, high-spinning curveball that averaged 2465 rpm, T2522. Fastball topped at 80.9 mph with a distinct four-pitch repertoire.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 181-pounds. Sturdy, proportional frame.
Delivery: Hands rock over head, balanced leg lift into tall and fall, balanced finish, simple and repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Heavy arm-side run. T1925, 1879 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Gradual 11/5 action, feel for the zone. T2379, 2316 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Short lateral action, feel for the pitch. T2338, 2274 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Thrown at arm speed, fade to the pitch with occasional depth. T1621, 1571 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open base, works back to the plate with a long stride, hands are extended and work into path. Uphill bat path, middle of the field approach. 64.1 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Shorter path with some whip. 3/4 release.
Defense: Quick feet, some range, two hand gather.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.