78.1
Velocity (max)
6/03/25
CLASS OF 2027
RHP
2B
Colton
Nichols
Hickman (HS) • MO
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: Us.nationals midland
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: Us.nationals midland
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
75.9 - 77.8
Velo Range
6/03/25
2259
Spin Rate (avg)
6/03/25
Changeup
67.1 - 70.2
Velo Range
6/03/25
1674
Spin Rate (avg)
6/03/25
Curveball
64 - 66.3
Velo Range
6/03/25
2182
Spin Rate (avg)
6/03/25
Slider
-
Velo Range
1476
Spin Rate (avg)
6/03/25
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/03/25
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/03/25
277
Distance (max)
6/03/25
75
Sweet Spot %
6/03/25
7.45
60-yd
6/03/25
-
30-yd
2.02
10-yd
2/25/23
-
Run speed (max)
77
INF Velo
2/25/23
85
OF Velo
2/25/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.44
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
9.3
Hitting
2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
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).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.5546
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).
78.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
136
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.7633
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.
US Nationals & Affiliates Scout Day
Jun 3, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
US Nationals / Inside Edge / Marucci Midwest / Warriors / Sandlot Scout Day
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
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).
2259
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.
29.4
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).
65.1
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).
2182
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.8
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).
1674
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).
71.7
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).
1476
US Nationals & Affiliates Scout Day
Jun 3, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
78.1
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 77.8
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,357
Spin Rate (max)
2,259
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
66.3
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 66.3
Velo Range
62.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,297
Spin Rate (max)
2,182
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
71.7
Velocity (max)
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,476
Spin Rate (max)
1,476
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,153
Spin Rate (max)
1,674
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.02
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.44
2025
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.45
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