Kian
Nicoletti

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Proportional, sturdy base with some present strength visible.
Defense:  Smooth actions in the outfield, fielded balls in rhythm and had clean transfers.
Arm: RH.  OF - 83 mph. Throws were accurate and online.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open start, quick leg lift and hand hitch. Hands begin low and slot into position. Bat stays through the zone for a long time.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity. Showed some pull side power with the ability to drive the ball to all fields.
Run: 7.3 runner in the 60.

Preseason All-State. This is our fourth look at Nicoletti in this type of setting. Nicoletti brings much of the same physical attributes and tools as noted in the previous reports, however his tools are improving at a steady rate. Posted a 6.87 60-yard dash, one of the quickest times on the day. Displayed the ability to square up the baseball consistently in his BP round using the whole field. Defensive round was crisp, with proper footwork, showing his ability to get to the ball efficiently, with a quick transfer and strong accurate throws often one hopping the glove. 

IE Future Games Trials - Uncommitted. 5-foot-8, 145-pounds, small, strong, athletic frame. This is our third viewing of Nicoletti, and he continues to make improvements in his overall game and strength. Started the day clocking a fast sixty time. In his BP round he showed the ability to square up the baseball consistently with a pull approach for ¾ of the round. On his last few swings, he choked up and put the ball in play three times with authority the other way. In the outfield, Nicoletti demonstrates a clean strong, accurate arm with good range, and get rid of the ball quickly.  He profiles as a top of the lineup player.

SoCal Preseason All State - Five-foot-8, 140-pounds. Has a lean, athletic frame, will add size and muscle with maturity. Started the day off running a 7.26 60-yard dash. From the plate he operates from an open set-up using a toe tap trigger. Good use of the lower half that helps him drive the ball on a line. Did drop hands at times resulting in a uppercut. From the outfield he throws from a ¾ arm slot. He registered an outfield velo of 78 MPH. He showed average arm strength with average hands. Plays through the ball showing good athleticism showing average arm strength, throws did have some carry on the ball.

5-foot-8 135-pounds, strong and defined lower half with room for upper half development.  Nicoletti shows excellent feel for the barrel resulting in balls that were routinely squared up during his BP session and a 79 mph exit velocity off a tee. Has a bit of wrap in his backswing but manages to get the barrel on plane throughout the hitting zone. Shows some pop to the gaps and projects as a line drive hitter for average. Defensively his athleticism really plays up with his quick feet and excellent body control. The arm is average but the throws are online and accurate while the actions can be a tick long from a high ¾ slot. Attacks balls and gathers out front. Works through the ball frequently.