74.1
Velocity (max)
1/28/23
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
OF
Niklas
Kidd
Clinton (HS) • TN
5' 9" • 190LBS
R/L • 21yr
Travel Team: Smoky Mountain Athletics
5' 9" • 190LBS
R/L • 21yr
Travel Team: Smoky Mountain Athletics
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2023 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
73.2 - 74.1
Velo Range
1/28/23
1836
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Changeup
67.6 - 69.1
Velo Range
1/28/23
1225
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Curveball
63.8 - 66
Velo Range
1/28/23
1641
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Slider
65 - 66
Velo Range
1/28/23
1542
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/28/23
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/28/23
297
Distance (max)
1/28/23
69
Sweet Spot %
1/28/23
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
1/28/23
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
1/28/23
16.2
Rot. Acc (max)
1/28/23
15
Hard Hit %
1/28/23
70
INF Velo
1/29/22
79
OF Velo
1/28/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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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).
79.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.79
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
297
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.1
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).
88.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
260
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.0
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.
East Tennessee Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
East Tennessee Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
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.
74.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.4
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.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.9
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.
East Tennessee Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
East Tennessee Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
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).
1836
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.
24.9
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).
65.0
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).
1641
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).
68.4
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).
1225
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).
65.4
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).
1542
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).
East Tennessee Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
74.1
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 74.1
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,910
Spin Rate (max)
1,836
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
66.0
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 66.0
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,691
Spin Rate (max)
1,641
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
65.7
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 65.6
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,658
Spin Rate (max)
1,542
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.4
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 69.1
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,286
Spin Rate (max)
1,225
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2023
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.
East Tennessee Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
1.20
RSI (max)
1,241
Jump Power (max)
22.8
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Proportional, well developed frame. Boxy, muscular build.
Delivery: Quick tempo, stock delivery. Direct, mid leg lift into ride the slide lower half w/ back hip hinge. Squared heel, on line landing.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact arm action working up to H 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Arm side run w/ slight sink at times. T1910, 1836 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 1/7 action w/ avg bite. Located down in the zone. T1691, 1641 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Loose, slurvy bite. similiar to CB. T1658, 1542 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Good feel, kills spin. fade action w/ depth. Best secondary offering. T1286, 1225 average rpm.
Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Proportional, well developed frame. Boxy, muscular build.
Hits: RHH. Sighlty closed, crouched stance w/ relaxed with bat on the shoulder. Compact hand load and short, direct stride. Generates good bat speed w/ flat, compact stroke into two handed finish. Heavy dose of line drives and flashes of gap pop while working to all parts of the field.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 MPH. 297' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-79 mph. Compact arm action w/ soft stab, up to 3/4 slot and fair arm strength.
Defense: Moves through the ball well, fields out front. Controlled footwork and solid range.