12/10/2023 - National Showcase - Gambrills, MD Nicholas is an athletic SS/C who has a promising future on the diamond. At SS, defensive abilities are well above average as he displays clean / smooth actions. Feet are active as he displays proper footwork as he works to square ground balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Behind the dish, he presents a soft mitt showing pocket awareness sticking pitches. He uses his body through the blocking process, centering balls well out front. Pop times showed in 2.20 range with accuracy / carry (82 mph velocity) on his throws. At the plate, he shows as a switch hitter with well above average hitting / power potential from both sides. Hands are quick (86 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields and has strength in his swing with gap to gap pop. Power will continue to improve as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. With 3 years to further develop, Nicholas has potential and will get looks from the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.