@EkstrumNick 
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/21
CLASS OF 2022
C
3B
Nick
Ekstrum
Chaska (HS) • MN
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 22yr 5mo
Travel Team: Starters
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67
Bat Speed (max)
6/21/21
16.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/21/21
-
Hard Hit %
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/21
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/21
313
Distance (max)
6/21/21
80
Sweet Spot %
6/21/21
7.57
60-yd
8/10/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
77
INF Velo
8/25/21
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
9/07/19
2.06 - 2.15
Pop Time
8/25/21
Fastball
73
Velocity (max)
8/10/20
71 - 73
Velo Range
8/10/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
66 - 68
Velo Range
8/10/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
62 - 64
Velo Range
8/10/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.76
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.06 - 2.61
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.12 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
10.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.70
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.30 - 2.35
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
8.7
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Position
7.83
60-yard
2.33 - 2.61
Pop Time
76
INF Velo
71
C Velo
71
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.1
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
280
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
81.7
Exit Velocity (max)
71.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.2
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR MN Scout Day- Starters Sports: Instant Analysis - Aug 26, 2021
- PBR MN Top Prospect Games: Catcher Evaluations - Jul 19, 2021
- PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads): Trackman & Blast Offensive Leaderboards - Jun 28, 2021
- PBR MN- Top Catcher Velo & Pop Times Of 2020 - Nov 20, 2020
- PBR MN Scout Day- MN Starters: Instant Analysis - Aug 12, 2020
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Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-10, 167-pounds.
Defense: 2.2-2.3 pop times. Staggered, balanced set up, mostly one knee start. Average lateral movements on blocks, glove works low to high and holds zone well.
Arm: C - 72 mph.
Hit: Balanced upright start, rock to back side, hard to front foot. Shoulder level load with direct path produces consistent contact with LD middle and in the air pull side ball flight
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
C Defense: RH. C - 71 mph. 2.33-2.61 pop times. Flexible behind plate, low setup, long exchange and release, inconsistent to bag on throws. Athletic frame behind plate, solid movements to receive, tends to stab and scoop pitches at times.
IF Defense: INF - 76 mph. Clean arm action, avg. angles to field, shows solid lateral range, accurate on throws.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance , easy load, short to contact, looks to elevate baseball, underneath at contact, spray contact to both sides of field.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.