@WNikolaus2 
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/11/24
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
William
Nikolaus
Nunez CC
Dunham (HS) • LA
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: USA Prime BR Cody
Dunham (HS) • LA
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: USA Prime BR Cody
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
66.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/21/24
27
Rot. Acc (max)
1/21/24
44
Hard Hit %
6/11/24
93
Exit Velocity (max)
6/11/24
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/11/24
315
Distance (max)
1/21/24
56
Sweet Spot %
9/30/23
7.12
60-yd
6/11/24
4.12
30-yd
1/21/24
1.83
10-yd
1/21/24
19.0
Run speed (max)
1/21/24
85
INF Velo
6/11/24
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.35
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.7
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.54
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
7.8
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
139
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.0
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).
88.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.6
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).
66.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.1
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).
116
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.6
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.
Louisiana Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
107
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Louisiana June 8th Showcase
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
66.4
Exit Velocity (max)
65.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
212
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
48.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
46.1
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.
Louisiana Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
24.0
Hand Speed (avg)
62.3
Bat Speed (max)
60.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 21, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
66.5
Bat Speed (max)
60.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.6
Bat Speed (max)
60.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana June 8th Showcase
Jun 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
48.0
Bat Speed (max)
46.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.12
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.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.49
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
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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.
William Nikolaus, Dunham (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic and lean.
Hit: RHH. Open and balanced stance with hands at shoulder height, taps his bat on his back shoulder during a toe-tap load and stride. Gains ground forward during his load, drives his back knee through to contact with a flat path through to extension, works gap to gap on a line. 60.1 mph bat speed with 22 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.0 mph. 315' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Full arm stroke.
Defense: Plays with good bounce, short and choppy steps as the ball approaches and then plays through each ball with athletic footwork, receives with soft hands and moves well laterally.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
William Nikolaus, Dunham (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Athletic.
Hit: RHH. Upright and balanced stance, hands held at shoulder height with rhythm, uses a toe-tap load and stride. Rhythmic type of hitter, tilts his knob back down to the catcher before delivering his top hand to the ball with a direct path, stays flat and level through extension with a two-handed finish, can hit the ball from gap to gap on a line, took good at-bats all weekend and collected a couple of hits in game.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Compact arm stroke with a high 3/4 release.
Defense: Good first step, gathers feet behind the ball and plays through it with athletic footwork in rhythm, moved well laterally and coming in on the bounder play.
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: IF
Body: Still developing 5’3” 115 lbs. frame with more strength to come.
Hit: Starts in a wider and slightly open stance with his upper half hunched over a bit. Toe-tap load and stride. Repeated his swing with good balance throughout. Flat path with slightly uphill extension. Worked mostly to the middle of the field.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity.
Arm: ¾ release longer arm action. 69 mph velocity.
Defense: Caught the ball out front cleanly. Average footwork and actions during INF play. Made aggressive throws across the diamond with backspin.
Run: Posted a 8.54 in the 60.