12/13/2020 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Manalapan, NJ Nicholas is a lean, athletic SS who has a promising future on the diamond. At SS, defensive abilities are well above average as he displays smooth fluid actions. Feet are active and plays through with his body. He has a good glove action and presents well out front. He moves well laterally with good range (7.20 60 yard dash). Throws are accurate with carry (80 mph velocity) to his target. At the plate, he shows as a switch hitter with similar abilities from both sides. Hands are quick (82 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. With 2 years to further develop, Nicholas has potential with time and room to progress his game.