@NickVerden50 21.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/23
CLASS OF 2027
3B
RHP
Nick
Verden
Lake Zurich (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 182.1LBS
S/R • 17yr
Travel Team: MVP Elite Kempema
5' 11" • 182.1LBSS/R • 17yr
Travel Team: MVP Elite Kempema
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/11/23
20.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/11/23
-
Hard Hit %
80.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/23
71.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/23
212
Distance (max)
2/11/23
53
Sweet Spot %
2/11/23
7.85
60-yd
2/09/25
4.65
30-yd
2/11/23
1.95
10-yd
2/11/23
15.2
Run speed (max)
2/11/23
77
INF Velo
2/09/25
-
OF Velo
58
C Velo
2/12/22
2.68 - 2.94
Pop Time
2/12/22
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
2/09/25
75 - 81
Velo Range
2/09/25
1857
Spin Rate (avg)
2/09/25
Changeup
68 - 72
Velo Range
2/09/25
1639
Spin Rate (avg)
2/09/25
Curveball
63 - 65
Velo Range
6/13/24
2039
Spin Rate (avg)
2/09/25
Slider
63 - 65
Velo Range
2/09/25
2136
Spin Rate (avg)
2/09/25
Positional Tools
2025
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.85
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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).
4.65
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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).
5.2
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.68 - 2.94
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
117
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.6234
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).
67.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
160
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
75
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.9842
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.
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.2
Exit Velocity (max)
71.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
117
Distance (avg)
212
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
67.5
Exit Velocity (max)
58.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
75
Distance (avg)
160
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.9
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.
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
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).
1857
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.
23.8
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.2
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).
2039
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).
69.8
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).
1639
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).
64.0
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).
2136
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).
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.2
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).
1788
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.
26.2
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).
53.5
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).
1514
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).
60.4
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).
1250
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.9
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).
1748
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.
28.2
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).
47.1
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).
1326
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).
53.9
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).
1234
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).
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 80.9
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,962
Spin Rate (max)
1,857
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
63.4
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 63.2
Velo Range
60.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,090
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
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
64.5
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 64.5
Velo Range
61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,190
Spin Rate (max)
2,136
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
72.0
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 72.0
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,704
Spin Rate (max)
1,639
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
70.5
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 69.7
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,898
Spin Rate (max)
1,788
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
55.0
Velocity (max)
52.1 - 54.9
Velo Range
51.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,598
Spin Rate (max)
1,514
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
61.3
Velocity (max)
59.2 - 61.3
Velo Range
58.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,365
Spin Rate (max)
1,250
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 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
65.9
Velocity (max)
59.3 - 64.6
Velo Range
60.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,882
Spin Rate (max)
1,748
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
47.9
Velocity (max)
46.5 - 47.6
Velo Range
44.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,374
Spin Rate (max)
1,326
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
55.9
Velocity (max)
52.3 - 55.5
Velo Range
51.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,349
Spin Rate (max)
1,234
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2025
2023
2022
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.
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.
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
2022
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)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
53.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
47.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
54.0
Game Performance
2023
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.
4.65
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.85
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Vald
1.79
10-yd
4.29
30-yd
7.85
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
1.84
RSI (max)
19.3
Jump Height (max)
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Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Delivery: R: High leg lift, works in line, drop/drive. L:High leg lift, works in line, drop/drive.
Arm Action: RH. R: longer arm action, low 3/4 slot. L: longer arm action 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 75-81 mph. R: Clean out of the hand with life. L: Plays mostly straight. Strikes. T1962, 1857 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. R: Downer shape, lands in the zone. L: Plays with depth from a 12/6 shape. T2090, 2039 average rpm.
SL: 63-65 mph. R: Drops arm slot, horizontal actions, Lands to the glove-side. T2190, 2136 average rpm.
CH: 68-72 mph. R: Plays with significant downer fade. L: Plays with sink, confidence, strikes. T1704, 1639 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180 pounds.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. High 3/4 release.
Defense: Plays with leverage, works around the ball, steady hands, clean transfers.
Athletic Testing: 7.85 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.30-inch max vertical jump.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Well proportioned, long limbs, strength coming with maturation.
Hit: SH. Upright setup, hand rhythm and quiet load. Twitchy, strong hands, short to the baseball, jump off the barrel and finishes on balance.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.3 mph. 212’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Long out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, choppy feet, clean transfer, moves well laterally.
Run: 4.65 30-yard split.
Delivery: Stretch-only with a high leg kick, controlled movement, works directly with home.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 67-70 mph. Clean out of the hand, slight arm-side run. T1898, 1788 average rpm.
CB: 52-55 mph. 11/5 break. T1598, 1514 average rpm.
CH: 59-61 mph. Plays mostly straight, flashes sink. T1365, 1250 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-4, 115-pounds.
Hit: SH. RH: Wide setup, toe-taps into a short stride. LH: Athletic setup, gliding stride. RH: Hands start high before dropping into a level path, up-the-middle approach. LH: Level path to the ball, line-drive approach up the middle.
Power: 67.5 max exit velocity, averaged 58.9 mph. 159’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 58 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.68 - 2.94 pop times. High position, above average action, gains ground to second, works directionally, quick recovery.
Run: 5.20 runner home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, shoulders get uphill, lands squared to home.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T65.9, 59.3-64.6 mph. Plays straight. T1881, 1747 average rpm.
CB: 46.5-47.6 mph. Big drop, 12/6 shape. T1373, 1326 average rpm.
CH: 52.3-55.5 mph. Late arm side fade. T1349, 1234 average rpm.