Max
Nibarger

Max Nibarger, Casteel (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-0, 181-pounds.
Hit: RHH. L: Narrow stance with feet inside shoulder width. Hands even with the shoulder. Balanced, slower leg lift to stride and lands closed.
R: Narrow, upright, slightly open stance. Slow controlled leg hover to stride. Hands even with the shoulder. L: Slight uphill path. Quick hands work through the middle. Can get jumpy and work around at times but shows ability to use all fields when staying through the middle.
R: Slight uphill path working to the middle of the field. Good bat to ball skills with good lower half use when working into the ground. 65.7 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.1 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph. OF-92 mph. INF: Ball comes out clean with carry across the diamond. Even with the longer levers, he stays on line and finishes throws with strength. OF: Short, quick arm action with strong carry on throws. Gets rid of it efficiently and shows the arm strength to impact the running game.
Defense: INF: Shows good rhythm and timing with his actions. Movements are a bit longer, but he works through the baseball well and keeps it low through the funnel. Moves well for a taller, lengthy frame and handles himself with body control that stands out for his build. OF: Plus defender in the outfield. Works downhill through the baseball and keeps his momentum moving toward the target. Covers ground well and looks comfortable playing through it.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 71.45 Edge Score