01/14/2022 - 2022 Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament (FL) Nicklaus is a young, lefty, 2-way player who pitches and plays 1st base. On the mound, Nicklaus keeps his eyes on target, he has a balanced delivery, and he works in good tempo. He has a loose/clean arm action, he gets good extension on his pitches, and throws strikes. More lower body, and added arm strength will help mound effectiveness get even better. At 1st base, Nicklaus gets in a good ready position, footwork is efficient, and he keeps the ball in front of his body. He makes plays, moves well through the ball, and he throws with accuracy to his target. Quicker footwork and fielding further out in front of his body will help defensive skills improve. At the plate, Nicklaus has a tall/open stance, good balance, and he swings in good rhythm. He swings on plane, he can spray to all field, and he uses some lower body. Hitting can get better with a looser grip and better weight transfer.