09/10/2017 - Interactive Video Program - La Verne (Los Angeles), CA Nick is a 2-way player as a 1B/LHP who graduates in 2024. Defensively at 1B, he's aggressive on his feet as he attacks the GB. He presents his hands out in front and tracks the ball into his mitt. He shows good awareness around the bag adjusting his footwork well. On the mound, this LHP delivers a (FB, CH) from a low 3/4 arm slot. He drives his lower 1/2 off of the rubber as he fills up the zone with strikes. With the stick, Nick displays an athletic setup with smooth rhythm to load. He swings on a direct path through the zone and squares up pitches driving them on a line. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following.
Defense 1. Quicker footwork 2. Clean exchange to throw 3. Arm strength (long toss) Pitching 1. Work downhill 2. Loose arm action 3. Finish strong Offense 1. Improve bat speed 2. Lower 1/2 drive 3. Contact points