@nick_starlings 22.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/19/25
CLASS OF 2027
2B
3B
Nicholas
Starlings
South Aiken (HS) • SC
5' 8" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Complete Game
5' 8" • 180LBSR/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Complete Game
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
87.6
Bat Speed (max)
1/05/25
28.8
Rot. Acc (max)
10/19/25
83
Hard Hit %
10/19/25
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
10/19/25
90.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/19/25
346
Distance (max)
1/05/25
83
Sweet Spot %
10/19/25
7.16
60-yd
10/19/25
3.98
30-yd
10/19/25
1.73
10-yd
10/19/25
19.3
Run speed (max)
10/19/25
72
INF Velo
10/19/25
76
OF Velo
1/05/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75.2
Velocity (max)
1/05/25
74 - 75
Velo Range
1/05/25
1968
Spin Rate (avg)
1/05/25
Curveball
61 - 63
Velo Range
1/05/25
2012
Spin Rate (avg)
1/05/25
Slider
63 - 67
Velo Range
1/05/25
1989
Spin Rate (avg)
1/05/25
Positional Tools
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.58
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
12.7
Hitting
2025
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).
85.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
346
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.
20.7307
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.
Fall Top Prospect Games: USC Upstate
Oct 19, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
90.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Augusta Preseason ID
Jan 5, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
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.
87.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.3
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.
Fall Top Prospect Games: USC Upstate
Oct 19, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
77.6
Bat Speed (max)
72.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Augusta Preseason ID
Jan 5, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
87.6
Bat Speed (max)
74.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.9
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).
1968
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.
26.6
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).
61.6
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).
2012
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.7
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).
1989
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).
Augusta Preseason ID
Jan 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
75.2
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 74.7
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,065
Spin Rate (max)
1,968
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
62.5
Velocity (max)
60.8 - 62.5
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,057
Spin Rate (max)
2,012
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
67.1
Velocity (max)
62.9 - 66.5
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,143
Spin Rate (max)
1,989
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
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
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
Slider
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
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.16
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.
Augusta Preseason ID
Jan 5, 2025
Vald
1.75
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
7.59
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
0.89
RSI (max)
18.4
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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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: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 221-pounds.
Delivery: moves well, closed set up, hands start low
Arm Action: RH. changes arm slot (over the top, 3/4, and sidearm)
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. T2065, 1968 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. T2057, 2012 average rpm.
SL: 63-67 mph. T2143, 1989 average rpm.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 221-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, lower hand set, toe tap. Loud contact. Stayed through the zone. 74.8 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 346' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-76 mph. accurate throws, over the top arm action
Defense: good footwork
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60.