80.5
Velocity (max)
2/16/26
CLASS OF 2028
RHP
C
Sam
Nielsen
Lincoln-Way Central (HS) • IL
5' 5" • 156.5LBS
R/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: Rawlings Tigers 2028 Chicago
5' 5" • 156.5LBSR/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: Rawlings Tigers 2028 Chicago
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
78.9 - 80.3
Velo Range
2/16/26
1827
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/25
Changeup
71.2 - 72.1
Velo Range
2/16/26
1469
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/26
Curveball
63.2 - 68.3
Velo Range
7/01/25
2140
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/25
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
7/01/25
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/01/25
318
Distance (max)
7/01/25
60
Sweet Spot %
7/01/25
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
7/01/25
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
7/01/25
17.4
Rot. Acc (max)
7/01/25
10
Hard Hit %
7/01/25
8.11
60-yd
7/01/25
4.53
30-yd
7/01/25
2.03
10-yd
7/01/25
17.2
Run speed (max)
7/01/25
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
7/01/25
2.19 - 2.28
Pop Time
7/01/25
Positional Tools
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.11
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
11.1
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
226
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5296
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.
West Suburban Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
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.
64.6
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.
West Suburban Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
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).
1704
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.
21.4
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).
62.1
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).
2014
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).
71.6
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).
1469
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).
79.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
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).
1827
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.
23.3
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).
65.5
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).
2140
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).
68.6
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).
1403
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).
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 80.3
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,770
Spin Rate (max)
1,704
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)
61.1 - 63.1
Velo Range
60.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,159
Spin Rate (max)
2,014
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.5
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 72.1
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,531
Spin Rate (max)
1,469
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
West Suburban Summer ID
Jul 1, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
79.7
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 79.6
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,888
Spin Rate (max)
1,827
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
69.9
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 68.3
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,211
Spin Rate (max)
2,140
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
70.5
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 70.3
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,582
Spin Rate (max)
1,403
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2026
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ 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
2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
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)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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)
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.03
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.53
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.11
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
2025
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.
54.4
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Physical
2026
2025
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.
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.
Sam Nielsen, Lincoln-Way Central (IL), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-6, 158-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic mover, high leg-kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line, clean mover.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter and compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-80 mph. Plays with some carry and finish through the zone. T1888, 1827 average rpm.
CB: 63-68 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, feel for around the zone. T2211, 2140 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Similar out of the hand to the FB, mostly straight. T1582, 1403 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, linear lower-half. Flat swing, longer through the zone, simple, line drive oriented, uses the whole field. 64.6 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (82.6 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70.00 mph. Longer arm action, throws at ear, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop time range; Works towards second, soft block, athletic.
Athletic Testing: 8.11 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 54.4 Edge Score.