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Velocity (max)
3/15/25
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
OF
Sam
Nilsson
St. Thomas Academy (HS) • MN
5' 11" • 185LBS
L/L • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: MacStrength
5' 11" • 185LBS
L/L • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: MacStrength
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 81
Velo Range
3/15/25
1961
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/22
Changeup
74 - 75
Velo Range
3/15/25
1652
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/22
Curveball
67 - 71
Velo Range
7/11/24
2008
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/22
Slider
70.6 - 72.4
Velo Range
3/15/25
1937
Spin Rate (avg)
3/15/25
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
3/15/25
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/10/24
310
Distance (max)
7/13/22
67
Sweet Spot %
7/10/24
26.5
Hand Speed (max)
3/15/25
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/15/25
27.1
Rot. Acc (max)
3/15/25
43
Hard Hit %
3/15/25
7.49
60-yd
3/15/25
4.13
30-yd
3/15/25
1.80
10-yd
3/15/25
18.3
Run speed (max)
3/15/25
81
INF Velo
7/10/24
78
OF Velo
7/10/24
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
12.1
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.26
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
9.1
Hitting
2025
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
196
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5656
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).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.1538
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).
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
266
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.9614
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.
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MN Summer ID- Twin Cities
Jul 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Summer ID- Minnetonka
Jul 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
266
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.4
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.
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
26.5
Hand Speed (max)
25.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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).
1843
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.
23.0
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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).
1477
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.5
Slider
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).
1937
Slider
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).
74.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
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).
1961
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.
26.8
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).
69.4
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).
2008
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).
68.4
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).
1652
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).
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.9
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 80.9
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,907
Spin Rate (max)
1,843
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,007
Spin Rate (max)
1,937
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
74.9
Velocity (max)
73.7 - 74.6
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,545
Spin Rate (max)
1,477
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Summer ID- Minnetonka
Jul 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
74.7
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 74.7
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,031
Spin Rate (max)
1,961
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.1
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.0
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,068
Spin Rate (max)
2,008
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.7
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 68.7
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,696
Spin Rate (max)
1,652
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2025
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Slider
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).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.93
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.37
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.92
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
4.13
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.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Vald
1.80
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.49
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
1.20
RSI (max)
20.8
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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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.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Standard start, rocker step to leg lift, slight drop in back leg, lands inline.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, arm extends back, spirals up on time at footstrike, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. T1907, 1843 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. T2007, 1937 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. T1545, 1477 average rpm.
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base and balanced Hand load back, toe tap and strides, hands work direct, occasional slash contact, mid/pull approach, flashed hand speed and hard contact 62.4 mph bat speed with 25 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 282' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-77 mph.
Defense: Moves direct in and continues momentum into release, average footwork to throw, average glove
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced and slightly open Small gather, hand load and stride, hands/ barrel work direct, level swing plane, throws hands at times, middle approach, good barrel contact
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 281' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-81 mph. OF-78 mph.
Defense: INF- Feet move laterally to field, balanced base to field, shuffles to release. Hands are out front to field OF- Feet move direct, breaks down and works low to field. Average glove
ATH: 7.52 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Delivery: Uptempo, athletic delivery. Falls off third base side during follow through.Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced start, strides square and lowers hands on load. Stiffer hands with occasional slash contact. Mid-pull approach with groundball to flyball results.
Power: 84.7 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 73 mph.
Defense: Average footwork with hands working out front and stays low to field.
Run: 7.92 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, short athletic arm. ¾ slot.
FB: T74.7, 70.8-74.7 mph. T2031, 1961 average rpm. Arm-side run.
CB: 68.7-70.0 mph. T2067, 2008 average rpm. 1/8 shape, spinner.
CH: 67.7-68.7 mph. T1696, 1651 average rpm. Arm-side fade.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Average frame.
Defense: OF: Choppy movements. Approached like an infielder. Average arm strength. INF: Waited for the ball. Approached straight on when fielding the ball. Sure hands. Quick throws. Good accuracy.
Arm: L/L. INF - 71 mph. OF - 67 mph.
Hit: L/L. Balanced set up. Loads hands away from his body. Long bat path. All pull. Rolled some through contact. Looked to elevate the baseball. Average barrel feel. Somewhat choppy.
Power: 75.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.26 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tuck and turn. Drives down the mound. Gets stuck over stride leg.
Arm Action: L/L. Quick short arm. Over the top.
FB: T72.00, 71-72 mph. Arm side run
CB: 63-66 mph. 12/6 thrown with intent. Sharp break.
CH: 64-67 mph. Fade, thrown with fastball arm speed