12/27/2014 - Under Armour Baseball Factory Recruiting Classic Nick continues to show steady play in his baseball abilities. At 3B, feet are active as he squares balls up, displaying clean hands as he makes the routine plays. He shows off his athletic abilities as he attacks balls while playing through and presents hands out front. Defensive grade will continue to improve as he increases foot quickness. Throws display accuracy but needs to build more arm strength through a long toss program and work to get rid of the ball quicker. At the plate he shows an athletic setup. Hands are loose and work through a level swing path through an aggressive approach. He works to keep hands inside the ball to utilize all fields. Power numbers will continue to improve as he learns to use his lower half more efficiently. On the mound, he threw his top velocity to date, topping out at 67 mph. Fastball showed a range of 66-67 mph. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with gradual break. Stock on mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength, develops better off speed stuff, and works to throw more strikes. Mental makeup is a plus as he plays with a lot of energy and is very coachable, working hard to be the best player he can be.