@NicGaines2026 21.5
Hand Speed (max)
11/02/24
CLASS OF 2026
SS
OF
Nicholas
Gaines
Atlee (HS) • VA
5' 10" • 146.4LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: VA - Seminoles
5' 10" • 146.4LBSR/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: VA - Seminoles
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
11/02/24
26.2
Rot. Acc (max)
11/02/24
-
Hard Hit %
84.5
Exit Velocity (max)
11/02/24
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/02/24
310
Distance (max)
11/02/24
92
Sweet Spot %
11/02/24
6.98
60-yd
11/02/24
3.95
30-yd
6/25/24
1.70
10-yd
6/25/24
19.5
Run speed (max)
6/25/24
80
INF Velo
2/18/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
2/11/24
74 - 75.4
Velo Range
2/11/24
1921
Spin Rate (avg)
6/07/23
Changeup
69 - 70
Velo Range
2/11/24
1685
Spin Rate (avg)
6/07/23
Curveball
63 - 67
Velo Range
6/07/23
1862
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.98
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.34
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
11.3
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.8
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).
83.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
150
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.2
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 Mid-Atlantic State Games
Nov 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC Preseason All State Session IV - RVA
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
233
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC Preseason All State Session II - NOVA
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.3
Exit Velocity (max)
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
135
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: RBA West
Jun 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
281
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.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.6
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.
2024 Mid-Atlantic State Games
Nov 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
62.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
64.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 VA/DC Preseason All State Session IV - RVA
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 VA/DC Preseason All State Session II - NOVA
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
60.9
Bat Speed (max)
59.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
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).
1815
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.
24.3
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).
64.2
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).
1862
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).
69.3
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).
1269
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
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).
1921
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.
26.3
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).
64.6
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).
1668
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).
65.0
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).
1685
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).
2024 VA/DC Preseason All State Session II - NOVA
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
75.8
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 75.4
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,945
Spin Rate (max)
1,815
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
66.6
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 65.8
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,951
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.7
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 69.7
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,311
Spin Rate (max)
1,269
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: RBA West
Jun 7, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
74.5
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 74.2
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,005
Spin Rate (max)
1,921
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
67.1
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 66.5
Velo Range
59.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,889
Spin Rate (max)
1,668
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
65.0
Velocity (max)
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,685
Spin Rate (max)
1,685
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
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)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
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
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.95
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
77.33
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Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 146-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Rhythmic, slightly open setup. Whippy, slightly uphill barrel path. 62.5 mph bat speed with 20 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Short, whippy arm action.
Defense: Natural hands, with athletic footwork.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 31.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 72.29 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 138-pounds. Slim, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Short, level barrel path. 62.4 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH.
Defense: Soft hands, with fluid footwork.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 31.60 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-6, 145-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, slightly open setup. Short, level barrel path. 62.2 mph bat speed with 20 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Short, compact arm action.
Defense: Natural hands, with fluid footwork.
ATH: 1.76 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.30 max vertical.
Nicholas Gaines, Atlee (VA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action from 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T1945, 1815 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Curveball has gradual movement. T1951, 1862 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Changeup has gradual movement. T1311, 1269 average rpm.
ATH: 1.78 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.50 max vertical.
Nicholas Gaines, Atlee (VA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, slightly open setup. Short, level barrel path. 59 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 256' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Short, compact arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, with fluid footwork.
ATH: 1.78 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.50 max vertical.