@N_Patten2024 
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
1B
Nicholas
Patten
Baker
Blue Springs South (HS) • MO
6' 2" • 215LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Yard Baseball Club
Blue Springs South (HS) • MO
6' 2" • 215LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Yard Baseball Club
Rankings
2024 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
77.2
Bat Speed (max)
6/21/22
17.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/22
22
Hard Hit %
2/19/22
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/23
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/22
352
Distance (max)
6/21/22
83
Sweet Spot %
9/11/22
7.63
60-yd
6/21/22
4.38
30-yd
2/12/23
1.87
10-yd
2/12/23
16.3
Run speed (max)
2/12/23
76
INF Velo
2/13/22
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
2/13/22
2.00 - 2.06
Pop Time
6/21/22
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
2/19/22
79 - 81
Velo Range
2/19/22
1940
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Changeup
69.8 - 72.8
Velo Range
2/13/22
1484
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Curveball
64.3 - 66.6
Velo Range
2/13/22
1554
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
Sign in to view rankings 
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.23
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.7
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.99
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 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).
68.0
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.
9.8
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
184
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.0498
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).
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
352
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.7133
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.
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MO Fall Upperclass Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 11, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
St. Louis Top Prospect Games: Upperclass
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
352
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
53.1
Exit Velocity (max)
53.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
19
Distance (avg)
19
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.5
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.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.7
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.
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MO Fall Upperclass Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 11, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
St. Louis Top Prospect Games: Upperclass
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
77.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
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).
1940
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.
24.8
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).
65.4
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).
1554
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).
71.6
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).
1484
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).
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.7
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 79.0
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,034
Spin Rate (max)
1,940
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.6
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 66.6
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,598
Spin Rate (max)
1,554
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.8
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 72.8
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,527
Spin Rate (max)
1,484
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.38
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.04
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.38
30-yd
16.3
Run speed (max)
1.27
RSI (max)
1.27
RSI (avg)
1,829
Jump Power (max)
28.1
Jump Height (max)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)
St. Louis Top Prospect Games: Upperclass
Jun 21, 2022
Swift
1.80
RSI (max)
1.80
RSI (avg)
1,756
Jump Power (max)
26.7
Jump Height (max)
25.2
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2023
2022
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.
70.15
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.
66.23
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Physical frame with strength in his lower half.
Hits: RHH. Wide, balanced stance. Quiet pre-pitch actions with hands that start back and low. Full body load into a toe-tap and short stride. Front foot finish. Level to slight uphill swing plane. Looks to elevate the ball. Mid/pull approach with flashes of power.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 MPH. 291' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short OT arm action. Accurate throws to 2B.
Defense: 2.13-2.23 pop times. Behind the plate, sets up on one knee with flexibility. Soft receiver with quick transfers and footwork. Developing release.
Vizual Edge: 70.15 Edge Score
C/INF Nicholas Patten (Blue Springs South, 2024) is a strong 6-foot-2, 200-pound athlete who’s caught our staff’s attention at a few stops this summer, including at this event. Patten showed inherent bat strength for his age during batting practice and translated that to the gameplay portion, finding the barrel a handful of times as well.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Thick, physical frame.
Hits: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal hand load, weight drifts forward into a short stride. Flat bat path, hands work on top of the baseball. Pull-side approach, worked the backside occasionally.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 MPH. 352' max distance.
Arm: RH.
Defense:
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Athletic build. Strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup with a slightly open front foot. Hands start low before moving into a long stride. Advanced twitch and bat speed. Simple, uphill bat path. Creates consistent, hard, elevated contact. Worked on the barrel throughout round.
Power: 90.1 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.32 pop times. Sure-handed with a clean transfer. Deadens the ball out in front on balls in the dirt. Moves directionally out of the crouch.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 186-pounds. Physical frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, slightly open stance with his weight shifted back. Hands are set lower and back creating a slight arm bar. Full body load and toe-tap into a medium stride. Upright, front foot finish. Slight uphill swing plane. Looks to lift the ball through contact. Shows some feel for the barrel, taking a few pitches to the opposite field. Fly ball and line-drive contact.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 286’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - 76 mph. Short OT arm action with accuracy to the bag.
Defense: Behind the plate, one-knee set up with glove that works low to high. Slight side straddle with quick footwork and exchanges. Developing release. In the infield, clean gather, funnels into his body. Average footwork and longer release.
Run: 4.70 runner home to first.
Arm Action: RH. Long high-3/4 arm action. Shows good arm speed.
FB: T79.7, 77.5-79.0 mph. Sneaky quick. Slight ASR on a downward plane. T2033, 1939 average rpm.
CB: 64.3-66.6 mph. Smaller 11/5 break, slurve action. T1597, 1554 average rpm.
CH: 69.8-72.8 mph. Slight fade action thrown to arm-side. T1527, 1483 average rpm.