19.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/24
CLASS OF 2027
OF
RHP
Nikolas
Cruz
Hot Springs High School - 01 (HS) • SD
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Rapid City Sliders
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Rapid City Sliders
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/24/24
9.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
-
Hard Hit %
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
8/15/25
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/15/25
304
Distance (max)
8/15/25
67
Sweet Spot %
2/24/24
6.69
60-yd
8/15/25
4.15
30-yd
2/24/24
1.66
10-yd
8/15/25
18.9
Run speed (max)
2/24/24
-
INF Velo
78
OF Velo
8/15/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
8/15/25
74.5 - 79
Velo Range
8/15/25
2280
Spin Rate (avg)
8/15/25
Curveball
64 - 67
Velo Range
8/15/25
1926
Spin Rate (avg)
8/15/25
Slider
66 - 68
Velo Range
8/15/25
2041
Spin Rate (avg)
8/15/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
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.
10.3
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).
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
304
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.8241
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).
76.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
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.
17.3317
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.
SD Summer ID- Rapid City
Aug 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Preseason ID- South Dakota
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
76.0
Exit Velocity (max)
71.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.6
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.
PBR Preseason ID- South Dakota
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
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).
2280
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.
29.7
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).
65.2
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).
1926
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).
66.8
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).
2041
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.6
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).
1588
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.
23.9
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).
55.2
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).
1404
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).
SD Summer ID- Rapid City
Aug 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
79.8
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 79.0
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,349
Spin Rate (max)
2,280
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.1
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 66.6
Velo Range
61.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,021
Spin Rate (max)
1,926
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
67.5
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 67.5
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,156
Spin Rate (max)
2,041
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR Preseason ID- South Dakota
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
69.6
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 68.0
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,700
Spin Rate (max)
1,588
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
57.2
Velocity (max)
53.8 - 56.6
Velo Range
53.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,456
Spin Rate (max)
1,404
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
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
55.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.15
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.40
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.
1.66
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.69
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Standard start, rocker step to chest high leg lift, stays tall in back leg w/ some early extension, lands inline.
Arm Action: RH. Short AA, starts w/ elbow back, shoulders tilt, elbow low at times, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 75-79 mph. T2349, 2280 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. T2021, 1926 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. T2156, 2041 average rpm.
ATH: 6.69 runner in the 60. 1.66 in the 10 yard split.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, square, hands back w/ some movement, no stride, effective lower half, gap to gap contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph.
Defense: Athletic prep, chops feet at ball, fields to side, gets under throws, developing arm path.
ATH: 6.69 runner in the 60. 1.66 in the 10 yard split.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Narrow start, rocker side step, knee lift up and closed, slight hitch working down the mound, shorter stride
Arm Action: RH. Average arm action, some stiffness in shoulders and wrist, 3/4 slot
FB: T70, 65-68 mph. Straight T1700, 1588 average rpm.
CB: 54-57 mph. 11/5 break, loose spin T1456, 1404 average rpm.
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, high hand start. Small stride and load. Hands work down to contact, shows stiffness. Uses the whole field, ground ball to fly ball results, good barrel contact 62.5 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 233' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-71 mph.
Defense: Works direct, aggressive at times. Stiff glove action and works high to low. Length in footwork
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.