23.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/08/26
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RHP Nick Verden (Lake Zurich, 2027) gave an intriguing look with a high-spin cutting fastball, playing 82-83 mph (T2502 rpm) with -2” average horizontal break. He showed a knack to spin his curveball as well, playing over 2,400 rpm at times with short 11/5 shape at 68-71 mph. He was able to land his slider in the zone 100% of the time per TrackMan, showing true sweeping action (0.0” IVB avg; -13” HM avg), 72-74 mph. His final offering was a fading changeup at 78-80 mph with developing feel.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 174.6-pounds. Proportional frame with some strength.
Delivery: Stretch only, explosive mover with intent, works in-line, drop/drive.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, medium arm circle.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Natural cutting action at times, lively. T2502, 2399 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Depth and 11/5 shape, potential out-pitch when kept down in the zone. T2412, 2258 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Sharp 10/4 bite, some feel around the zone. T2475, 2362 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Straight actions, developing feel. T1693, 1572 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 174.6-pounds. Proportional frame with some strength.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, slight pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, short stride, aggressive lower-half. Uphill path, quick hands, hands work on top of the ball, works to the middle/pull-side. 68.5 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.); 303-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long action, 3/4 slot. Defense: Two hand gather, fields in middle of body, pre-pitch bounce, clean backhand.
Athletic Testing: 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.49 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Lean, proportional build.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, small, controlled leg lift, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Slight cut, clean out of the hand. T2425, 2273 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 shape, depth. T2328, 2279 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Short, horizontal action. T2276, 2205 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Mostly straight, slight run arm-side. T1713, 1579 average rpm.
Hit: SH. Slightly open, bat wiggle, weight shifted on back leg, simple stride. Intentful swing, strong hands, hands work on top of the ball at times, generates jump off the barrel, works to the middle/pull-side, slightly uphill path. 70.6 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (80.6 avg.); 361-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: Deliberate two hand gather into body, short shuffle step to target, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash.
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.