02/21/2022 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Gambrills, MD Nicholas is an athletic C/3B in the 2025 class. He recently impressed scouts with his skill set on the diamond. Behind the plate, displays a strong accurate arm (84 velo, 2.24 pop) and aligns his body well to stay directional to his target. Does a good job of keeping his eyes behind the baseball while receiving and has strong pocket feel. Working to stay square in his secondary position, will allow him to maintain the strike zone prior to release. At 3B, he has a solid release on the baseball and arm plays well on the right side of the diamond. Shows athleticism by incorporating varies arm slots based upon the speed and location of the ball. At the plate, he begins in a tall and open stance and gains a proper loaded position. Keeps his eyes on the barrel and body stays connected during the swing. Working to keep his stride length consistent, will allow his hips to stay horizontal and unlock more extension through the ball. Overall, Nicholas has strong starting points for a 2025 grad.