@NickShelsta 22.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/18/24
CLASS OF 2025
OF
1B
Nick
Shelsta
Warrensburg-Latham (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 185.5LBS
L/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Central Illinois Jokers 16u
5' 9" • 185.5LBSL/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Central Illinois Jokers 16u
Rankings
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Best Of Stats
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/18/24
13.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/18/24
-
Hard Hit %
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
7/18/23
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/18/24
316
Distance (max)
7/18/23
57
Sweet Spot %
6/18/24
7.27
60-yd
6/18/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
6/18/24
73
OF Velo
6/18/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
74
Velocity (max)
7/18/23
70.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
7/18/23
1730
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
Changeup
67 - 68.1
Velo Range
7/18/23
1249
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
Curveball
58.7 - 61.2
Velo Range
7/18/23
1899
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
Slider
62.8 - 64
Velo Range
7/18/23
1949
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
Positional Tools
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)
7.27
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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.
11.9
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
301
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.4216
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).
87.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.3014
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.
Peoria Summer ID
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Central Illinois Open
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.4
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.
Peoria Summer ID
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central Illinois Open
Jul 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.3
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).
1730
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.
24.3
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).
60.0
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).
1899
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).
67.5
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).
1249
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).
63.3
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).
1949
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).
Central Illinois Open
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.6
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,900
Spin Rate (max)
1,730
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
61.5
Velocity (max)
58.7 - 61.2
Velo Range
56.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,956
Spin Rate (max)
1,899
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
64.4
Velocity (max)
62.8 - 64.0
Velo Range
59.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,048
Spin Rate (max)
1,949
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.1
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 68.1
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,347
Spin Rate (max)
1,249
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
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
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)
63.5
Game Performance
2024
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
2024
2023
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.
78.51
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.
73.65
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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.
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Trim frame with some present lower-half strength.
Hit: LHH. Simple setup with slight crouch, minimal leg lift and stride. Short, direct to the ball, stays mostly flat throughout, line drives to middle/pull-side. 68.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. OF - 73 mph. OF: Short, compact arm action, over the top slot. 1B: Short arm action, accurate throws.
Defense: OF: Fields ball out front with a one-hand gather, easy actions. 1B: Clean, steady actions, fields ball to body.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall stance with balance, simple back load, short in-line stride. Simple, short to the baseball, flat and gets on top, line drive feel, worked the middle of the field consistently. 66.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short arm stroke, 3/4 finish.
Defense: Secures the baseball into body, clean release.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Simple delivery, small leg lift, short stride, foot lands closed, segmented
Arm Action: RH. Compact, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 70-72 mph. Mostly straight actions, generic four-seam. T1900, 1730 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 12/6 shape, can land. T1956, 1899 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. 11/5 shape with quality movement. T2048, 1949 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Similar profile to fastball, slight decel. T1347, 1249 average rpm.