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Preseason All State Spotlight: Nick Burch


Jerry Shank
Maryland / Virginia Director

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On Sunday February 18th PBR Maryland will host the Preseason All-State at Diamond Pros baseball facility in Glen Arm, MD. The biggest event prior to the high school season in Maryland will feature some of the top players and prospects around the state and put them all on one stage in front of the PBR scouting staff. As with all PBR events, all players will get their performance videoed and professionally edited to update or start their PBR Profile. Today we spotlight one of the players on the roster for the event.

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Preseason All-State Spotlight: Nick Burch



Nick Burch

Class of 2019 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Leonardtown
    State: MD
  • Summer Team: Marucci Stars Red 17u
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: S/R

Statistics

Position
6.99
60-yard
84
OF Velo
92
Exit Velo
(02/09/19)
3.91
H-1st
(02/09/19)
Position
OF Velo
80
Exit Velo
92
H-1st
4.37
Position
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
92
H-1st
3.91

Scouting Report

6.27.17:  Burch is 5-11 with a lankier athletic frame. Hits from the right side from an upright open stance. Short stride on line, smooth load back, good rhythm. Explosive hips with some balance to swing. Mostly level line drive swing, elevates to pull side extending through ball, exit velocity was 83. In the outfield, good footwork, gets behind ball and plays through it well, above average hands. Throws from high three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action, outfield velocity was 77. Ran a 4.32 home to first.

6.21.17 - Athletic frame with some length and room to grow at 5-11, 165. Hits from a slightly open setup with weight a bit forward. rocks back with short, simple load. Short swing path ath the plate with quick hands and fast bat speed. Closes off at times. Nice extension through contact and shows some pop at plate with an 85 mph exit velo. Active feet in the outfield. Works thru ball well with a shorter quick arm action and shows some carry on throws with room for more. Position velo of 79 mph. Nice foundation in player, interesting follow as he fills out frame.

2.12.17 - Nicholas Burch has an athletic body at 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. He is an interesting younger prospect in the 2019 class. He runs a 7.38 60-yard dash. He hits from a slightly open setup. Burch has a short load back with leg kick to hitting position. He has quick hands at the plate, whipping the barrel through the zone. He gets nice lower half involvement but a bit inconsistent in balance, spinning on heels at times. That should all get better at he gets stronger. His exit velocity is 78 mph. Defensively he shows a quick first step and aggressiveness in the outfield which made look a bit out of control at times. His arm shows some carry with an OF velocity of 78. Overall, Burch has a solid workout on the day. He has a nice foundation and should continue to get better as he continues to develop.


Videos

(6/27/17)