83
Velocity (max)
8/25/20
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
3B
Nicholas
Balcom
Camden (HS) • NY
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 22yr
Travel Team: Syracuse Elite and sports yard fall
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
78.3 - 81.5
Velo Range
8/25/20
2234
Spin Rate (avg)
8/25/20
Changeup
74 - 75
Velo Range
9/18/20
2006
Spin Rate (avg)
9/18/20
Curveball
65 - 68
Velo Range
9/18/20
2347
Spin Rate (avg)
9/18/20
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
9/18/20
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/25/20
324
Distance (max)
8/25/20
91
Sweet Spot %
8/25/20
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
9/18/20
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
9/18/20
17.4
Rot. Acc (max)
9/18/20
-
Hard Hit %
7.31
60-yd
8/25/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
9/18/20
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
8/25/20
2.12 - 2.28
Pop Time
8/25/20
Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.31
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.12 - 2.28
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).
80.0
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
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
324
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
224
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.7
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.
2020 NY Unsigned Senior Showcase
Sep 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Northeast Open (Upstate NY Session 2)
Aug 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.5
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.
2020 NY Unsigned Senior Showcase
Sep 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
60.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
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).
2216
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.
27.7
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).
66.3
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).
2298
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).
72.6
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).
1882
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).
2020 NY Unsigned Senior Showcase
Sep 18, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 81.2
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,306
Spin Rate (max)
2,200
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.8
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 67.8
Velo Range
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,384
Spin Rate (max)
2,347
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.9
Velocity (max)
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,006
Spin Rate (max)
2,006
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 Northeast Open (Upstate NY Session 2)
Aug 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
82.8
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 81.5
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,327
Spin Rate (max)
2,234
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.7
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 66.6
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,307
Spin Rate (max)
2,248
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.4
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 71.4
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,954
Spin Rate (max)
1,821
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2020
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)
79.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.8
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Physical: 6-foot-2, 180 pounds; long, lanky frame. 7.47 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Slightly open and wide stance with high hands and an upright bat; small toe tap while he works the hands back as he strides back to even. Good use of the lower half, keeps it simple and quiet, moves the lower half well with a very easy swing, goes down and out of the zone but gets extension with his arms. Hit the ball well to pull side in the air and on the ground; peak Trackman exit velocity of 89 MPH.
Defensively: Angles off slightly to set himself to field the ball easier, stays pretty tall during pre pitch; gets low to the ground and maintains active feet to gain momentum through the ball. Easy hands that work smoothly to field and transfer the ball; quick, short arm action with exceptional hand speed. INF - 80 MPH.
Pitching: Simple delivery with weight pre loaded on a bent back leg, small leg kick that gets him moving in the right direction down the mound. Over the top arm action that matches the shoulder plane very well, good hand speed through the throwing window. FB: T 82 MPH, 79-81 MPH. Fastball has above average spin giving it a type of "rising" effect to the eyes of the hitter. Lived in the zone, frequently at the knees. CB: 65-68 MPH. Curveball has similar spin to his FB, making it all the more deceptive. CH: 74-75 MPH. Threw the changeup effectively, has some downward movement as it approaches the plate.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 170 pounds; athletic, lean frame. 7.53 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Slightly open front side with low hands and an upright bat; toe tap to just past shoulder width while the hands work back toward the catcher. solid use of lower half. Clears hips well and blocks on front leg effectively too with down and out of the zone fairly quick, shoots the end of the barrel to the ball. Sent the ball to the opposite field frequently while still showing the ability to turn on the inside pitch; peak Trackman exit velocity of 88 MPH.
Defensively: Sits higher in the crouch to aid in lower pop time, large target; worked with fast feet, gained ground toward the target. Fast, soft hands; good throwing mechanics, directly to the ear from transfer. 2.12-2.28 pop times. C - 74 MPH
Pitching: Methodical in the delivery with a clean hand break at the chest. Occasionally over-rotates the front half on his way down the mound, landing with his toes pointing to the LHH batter's box. Short actions, drawing from the glove about chest level while maintaining bend in his elbow. FB: T 83 MPH, 78-81 MPH. Generates ~2234 rpm on his fastball, giving it some good life around the top of the zone. CB: 65-66 MPH. Creates about the same amount of spin on his CB that he does with his FB giving it some deceptiveness. CH: 71 MPH. Kills the spin on his changeup, giving it good depth and horizontal movement.