Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

2B
SS

Nicholas
Hood

St. Francis de Sales (HS) • OH
5' 8" • 173LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Mid Ohio Bullets/Legends Scout
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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/25
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
10/13/24
21.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/25
71
Hard Hit %
2/15/25
Power
98.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/25
92.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/25
376
Distance (max)
2/15/25
86
Sweet Spot %
2/15/25
Run
6.81
60-yd
10/13/24
3.92
30-yd
2/15/25
1.70
10-yd
2/15/25
19.2
Run speed (max)
2/15/25
Defense
85
INF Velo
2/15/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

72.9
Velocity (max)
2/27/22
70.2 - 72.3
Velo Range
2/27/22
1654
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/22

Changeup

55.7 - 57.7
Velo Range
2/27/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

59.3 - 60.5
Velo Range
2/27/22
1434
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/22

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
2022
Infield Velocity
85.0
60 Yard Dash
6.81
Infield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
14.2
60 Yard Dash
7.61
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
12.3
60 Yard Dash
7.92
Infield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
11.0
2024 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 13, 2024
Position
6.81
60-yard
85
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Position
7.27
60-yard
81
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Position
77
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Position
7.61
60-yard
76
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Ohio Future 50 (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Position
7.92
60-yard
74
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 27, 2022
Position
8.17
60-yard
69
INF Velo
76
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
98.3
Exit Velocity Avg
92.5
Distance Max
376
Distance Avg
277
Launch Angle Avg
17.4488
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
96.9
Exit Velocity Avg
86.4
Distance Max
353
Distance Avg
182
Launch Angle Avg
20.4111
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.6
Exit Velocity Avg
81.5
Distance Max
348
Distance Avg
155
Launch Angle Avg
15.7563
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
74.2
Distance Max
287
Distance Avg
160
Launch Angle Avg
19.5737
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
98.3
Exit Velocity (max)
92.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
277
Distance (avg)
376
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 13, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2024 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Class of 2025-2026 (Invite Only)
Jun 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
353
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
88
Distance (avg)
161
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Ohio Future 50 (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
71.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
115
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northern OH Rising Stars ID
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
76.3
Exit Velocity (max)
70.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
20.2
Bat Speed Max
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
73.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.3
Bat Speed Max
77.9
Bat Speed Avg
72.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
17.5
Bat Speed Max
73.2
Bat Speed Avg
65.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
17.7
Bat Speed Max
62.8
Bat Speed Avg
57.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2025 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 13, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
74.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Class of 2025-2026 (Invite Only)
Jun 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.1
Hand Speed (max)
16.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Ohio Future 50 (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.3
Hand Speed (max)
16.5
Hand Speed (avg)
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
58.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
59.4
Bat Speed (max)
57.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
72.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
71.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1654
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1434
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
56.8
Knuckleball
Total Movement Avg
2022 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
72.9
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 72.3
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,776
Spin Rate (max)
1,654
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.5
Velocity (max)
59.3 - 60.5
Velo Range
1,581
Spin Rate (max)
1,434
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Knuckleball
57.7
Velocity (max)
55.7 - 57.7
Velo Range
54.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)

Pitch Scores

2022
Fastball
Rise+

Pitching Velos

2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
70.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
56.0
2022 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 27, 2022
Pitching
71
Max FB
70 - 71
FB
59 - 60
CB
55 - 57
CH

Game Performance

2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.19
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.82
30 Yard Dash
4.29
60 Yard Dash
7.92
Top Speed (MPH)
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Swift
7.19
60-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
2.64
RSI (max)
29.5
Jump Height (max)
22.2
Jump Height (avg)
2022 Ohio Future 50 (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Swift
1.82
10-yd
4.29
30-yd
7.92
60-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
7.6
Run Speed (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.7
30 Yard Dash
3.92
60 Yard Dash
7.12
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
2025 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 15, 2025
Vald
1.70
10-yd
3.92
30-yd
7.12
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
1.81
RSI (max)
25.0
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

10/13/24
Nicholas Hood, St. Francis de Sales (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS If not for his size, would probably be committed to a P4 already. One of the best pure hitters in the class.
Body: 5-8, 163-pounds. Compact, twitchy build
Hit: RHH. Has a presence in the box, never overmatched. Consistent load and a strong launch position. Above average bat speed, gets to the ball quick and stays through it to the gaps. 74.4 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 81.0 mph. 291' max distance. Altuve-like efficency, produces well above his size.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Arm has gotten stronger, his accuracy and ability to throw from dynamic positions is rare.
Defense: Always in the right place at the right time, has a high baseball IQ and a unique ability to read swings and anticipate plays. Hands and feet are high level, does not get beat by the ball often.
ATH: 6.81 runner in the 60. Gets great reads on the bases and plays above his straightline speed.
6/10/24
Nicholas Hood, Toledo St. Francis De Sales (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS Exceptional athlete that always finds a way to standout.
Body: 5-8, 163-pounds. Smaller stature w/ a strong foundation.
Hit: RHH. Taller, upright stance. balanced & on time throughout. Pure hitter tendencies. 71.4 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.9 mph. 353' max distance. Showed somej uice in BP & in game with multiple XBH.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Athletic, IF action w/ plenty of strength.
Defense: Makes it look easy. Makes wow plays.
ATH: 7.07 runner in the 60. Ability to affect the game in many ways while on the base paths.
10/07/23

Nicholas Hood: 2B/SS, (2026) Toledo St. Francis de Sales, OH. 5-foot-7, 157-pound. (68.3 mph bat speed average). (18.5 mph hand speed average). Began in an open stance with a quick controlled load, then used a closed stride. Has developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and low balanced finish. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 77 mph.   


2/19/23

Nicholas Hood: 2B/SS, (2026) Toledo St. Francis de Sales, OH. 5-foot-5, 145-pound athletic frame. (62.9 mph bat speed average). (16.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open crouched stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick efficient, displays a short uphill swing plane and balanced finish. He produced some loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive ground ball approach. Solid projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 76 mph; had consistent next level hands, a quick clean exchange, and in control athletic footwork. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. From athletic slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.61.   


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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2024 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 13, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)