08/02/2017 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 2 (Ages 14-18) Nicholas is a well-rounded 1B/3B prospect who has a large, well-built frame and graduates in 2018. As a left-handed hitter, Nicholas has a square stance with a centered balance. He has a fluid load with smooth rhythm and a closed stance as he uses his lower half throughout his swing. Nicholas shows fast bat speed with an on-plane swing path getting good extension at contact. He engages his hips and gets good rotation showing consistent contact. Nicholas has a middle of the field approach and the ability to spray it to all fields. In the field, Nicholas plays with effective footwork and covers good ground. He presents his glove and fields the ball in an athletic, square position. Nicholas has a clean exchange leading into a long arm action throwing from an over the top arm slot. He plays with good momentum showing strong, accurate throws across the diamond. Overall, Nicholas has a versatile skill set and the right approach on both sides of the ball giving him good upside to take his game to the next level.