@nick_linares6 
91
Velocity (max)
7/16/25
CLASS OF 2026
3B
RHP
Nick
Linares
Walter Payton College Prep (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 206LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Elite
6' 1" • 206LBSR/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Elite
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87.8 - 89.4
Velo Range
3/01/25
2037
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/25
Changeup
76 - 79
Velo Range
3/01/25
1529
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/25
Curveball
74 - 78
Velo Range
7/16/25
1546
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/25
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2025
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
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).
2037
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.
23.0
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).
70.8
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).
1546
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).
77.4
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).
1529
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).
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
89.8
Velocity (max)
87.8 - 89.4
Velo Range
86.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,115
Spin Rate (max)
2,037
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
71.9
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 71.6
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,643
Spin Rate (max)
1,546
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
78.5
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 78.5
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,583
Spin Rate (max)
1,529
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
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)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
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RHP Nick Linares (Payton College Prep, 2026) stands in a well-built, 6-foot-1, 206-pound frame. He showed an intentful delivery on the mound with a fastball up to 90 mph, but sitting mostly 88-89 mph throughout. He then turned to a curveball that played with 12/6 shape, playing with depth down in the zone, and a low-70s change-up that flashed heavy fade and depth at times. Linares is an uncommitted arm to follow.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Present strength, round shoulders and developed lower-half.
Delivery: Simple, quiet mover, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Carry and ride through the zone. T2115, 2037 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 12/6 shape, depth. T1643, 1546 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Flashed heavy fade at times, throws it down. T1583, 1529 average rpm.
Linares would show a quality profile on the mound Saturday during his evening start in which the right-handed pitcher showed a fastball that would sit 80-84 mph and was paired with a breaking ball in the low 70s. The Walter Payton product would throw four innings of quality baseball while only allowing two hits. Linares had a controlled tempo on the bump with a 3/4 arm slot and release that created a deceptive look for hitters. 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame.