01/18/2013 - 2013 Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament Nikolaos is an athletic 2nd baseman with good skills. Defensively, Nikolaos has soft hands, good pre-pitch actions, and he fields in a low / athletic position. He gains ground, makes plays, and throws with a short / loose arm action with life and accuracy to his target. More consistent hands and not rushing to throw can help defense get better. Offensively, Nikolaos has a square set-up, a short stride, and good balance. He has fast bat speed, a level swing, and he stays inside the ball well. Better rhythm and work hitting the off-speed will spike hitting.