23.5
Hand Speed (max)
3/08/26
CLASS OF 2028
C
OF
Cooper
Nichols
Carroll (HS) • IN
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls Black
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls Black
Rankings
2028 National
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Best Of Stats
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
8/01/25
14.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/16/25
73
Hard Hit %
6/09/26
101.1
Exit Velocity (max)
3/08/26
92
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/08/26
347
Distance (max)
6/09/26
55
Sweet Spot %
8/01/25
7.27
60-yd
6/09/26
3.99
30-yd
8/01/25
1.67
10-yd
8/01/25
18.5
Run speed (max)
3/08/26
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
6/09/26
1.99 - 2.07
Pop Time
6/09/26
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.15 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.5
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
347
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
181
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.6272
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).
95.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
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).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.9964
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.
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 9, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
97.5
Exit Velocity (max)
91.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only - 2028 Grads)
Mar 8, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
101.1
Exit Velocity (max)
92.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Midwest Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
248
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northeast Indiana Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
114
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.0
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.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only - 2028 Grads)
Mar 8, 2026
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 Midwest Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northeast Indiana Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.8
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.27
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.99
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.36
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
2026
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.
77.39
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.
72.66
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Physical
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.
If MVP honors were given for this event, Nichols name would've been etched in that award. The 6-foot-3, 185 pound backstop provided an excellent look at this event - hammering balls from gap-to-gap in batting practice to the tune of an exit up to 95 mph, and collecting three hits during gameplay including a loud 3B. He looks the part of a high-end backstop both physically, and receiving, with above average catch-and-throw for the class. The offensive refinements are glaring compared to our look at him in a showcase setting this past winter, with further room for strength that will likely turn Nichols into one of the premier power bats in this 2028 class.
+ '28 C Cooper Nichols (Carroll) was my favorite position player at this event, showing some traits that warrant a follow. There is premium projection in the 6-foot-2, 170 pound frame. The operation in the box is raw presently, using a big back shift with a later hand load that does create separation. There is a lot going on, but he was able to repeat his exits, reaching a peak of 90.7 mph while averaging 88 mph off the bat. Despite being one of the youngest players at the event, Nichols had the highest average exit of the day. He showed athleticism and mobility in the crouch during pens, while also showing above average catch and throw skills for the age, reaching 76 from the crouch with his quickest pop registering at a 2.18 on the watch.