@PeterNickson_KC 
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/10/25
CLASS OF 2027
SS
C
Peter
Nickson
Rockhurst (HS) • MO
6' 0" • 184LBS
S/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team
6' 0" • 184LBSS/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/10/25
16.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/09/25
65
Hard Hit %
7/23/25
100.6
Exit Velocity (max)
7/23/25
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/23/25
360
Distance (max)
6/10/25
75
Sweet Spot %
7/23/25
6.85
60-yd
7/23/25
3.85
30-yd
7/23/25
1.67
10-yd
6/04/24
20.7
Run speed (max)
7/23/25
87
INF Velo
6/10/25
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
6/04/24
1.94 - 1.97
Pop Time
6/04/24
Fastball
85
Velocity (max)
6/05/25
83.2 - 84.8
Velo Range
6/04/24
2182
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24
Changeup
72.7 - 73.4
Velo Range
6/04/24
1476
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24
Curveball
68.4 - 71.1
Velo Range
6/04/24
2023
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24
Slider
69.8 - 72.2
Velo Range
6/04/24
1887
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
14.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.05
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.94 - 1.97
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
13.3
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.6
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).
360
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.1291
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).
93.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
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.
14.2835
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.
Future Games (Class of 2027)
Jul 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
100.6
Exit Velocity (max)
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
256
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
99.4
Exit Velocity (max)
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
264
Distance (avg)
360
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.9
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.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.0
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.
Future Games (Class of 2027)
Jul 23, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 10, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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).
2182
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.
26.0
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.8
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).
2023
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).
73.0
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).
1476
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).
71.0
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).
1887
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).
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
83.2 - 84.8
Velo Range
81.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,230
Spin Rate (max)
2,182
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
71.1
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 71.1
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,060
Spin Rate (max)
2,023
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
72.5
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 72.2
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,980
Spin Rate (max)
1,887
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.4
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 73.4
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,543
Spin Rate (max)
1,476
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
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)
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.91
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.05
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.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.85
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.85
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.
Future Games (Class of 2027)
Jul 23, 2025
Vald
1.72
10-yd
3.85
30-yd
6.85
60-yd
20.7
Run speed (max)
2.54
RSI (max)
26.1
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
56.51
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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: SS/C
Body: 5-11, 184-pounds. Lean wiry build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall even setup with a balanced base, weight centered, and active hands. Uses a high leg lift trigger that gains some ground forward. Short to contact, long through contact, mostly barrels, present power. 70.5 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph.
Defense: Confident polished actions defensively.
ATH: 1.69 and 3.88 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 56.51 Edge Score