@Sam__Nielsen18 
86.8
Velocity (max)
2/17/24
CLASS OF 2025
LHP
1B
Samuel
Nielsen
Akron
Wooster (HS) • OH
6' 3" • 205LBS
L/L • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Team Ohio Pro Select
Wooster (HS) • OH
6' 3" • 205LBS
L/L • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Team Ohio Pro Select
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85.4 - 86.8
Velo Range
2/17/24
2053
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Changeup
78.4 - 79
Velo Range
2/17/24
1747
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Curveball
71 - 74
Velo Range
7/17/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
72.1 - 72.9
Velo Range
2/17/24
2264
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
1/21/23
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/21/23
326
Distance (max)
6/16/21
38
Sweet Spot %
2/17/24
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/17/24
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/21/23
18.2
Rot. Acc (max)
6/16/21
50
Hard Hit %
1/21/23
7.19
60-yd
2/17/24
4.21
30-yd
1/21/23
1.78
10-yd
1/21/23
16.8
Run speed (max)
1/21/23
83
INF Velo
2/17/24
71
OF Velo
6/16/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.19
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.1
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.65
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.6
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).
96.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.1
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).
90.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
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).
197
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.0
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.
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Northern Ohio Canes 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.5
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.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.9
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.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.2
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.
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Northern Ohio Canes 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
74.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
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).
86.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
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).
2053
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.
23.8
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
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).
1747
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).
72.5
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).
2264
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).
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
86.8
Velocity (max)
85.4 - 86.8
Velo Range
85.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,125
Spin Rate (max)
2,053
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
72.9
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 72.9
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,329
Spin Rate (max)
2,264
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.1
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 79.0
Velo Range
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,891
Spin Rate (max)
1,747
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
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
2024
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
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)
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.21
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.89
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- 2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- Results From 2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 19, 2024
- 2023 Scout Day: Northern Ohio Canes - Quick Hits - Jan 24, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Northern Ohio Canes - Jan 22, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Canes Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Canes Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- 2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase - Quick Hits - Jun 18, 2021
- Results From 2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase - Jun 18, 2021
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Samuel Nielsen: 1B/OF, (2025) Wooster, OH. 6-foot-2, 190-pound. (74.9 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, showed a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 81 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot.
Samuel Nielsen: 1B/OF, (2025) Wooster, OH. 5-foot-11, 145-pound slim lengthy frame. In the box, Nielsen clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. (66.18 mph bat speed average). (21.32 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick stride. Bat speed is above average, uses a simple flat swing plane and level finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 73 mph; shows a developing exchange, athletic developing feet, and sure developing hands. Athletic from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 71 mph; has a developing exchange, athletic developing feet, and sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Clocked a 60 time of 7.65 at the event.