01/23/2022 - All-In Membership - San Jose, CA Nicolaus is an athletic SS who has a promising future on the diamond. At SS, defensive abilities are outstanding as he displays smooth / fluid actions. Feet are aggressive as he works around and plays through balls more with his body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. He shows off his athletic abilities on the feed / turn of the double play. He moves well laterally with range improving as he increases foot quickness. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program and work to get rid of the baseball quicker. At the plate, he continues to shine, displaying solid hitting / power potential through an athletic setup. Hands are quick (80 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Lower half works well through the swing as he leads with the backside and maintains balance. With 3 years to further develop, Nicolaus has a lot of potential and will get looks from the collegiate coaches as he continues to progress his game.