Nico
Libed

Nico Libed, Eastlake (CA), 2023
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5’9, 160lbs. Smaller frame. Present athleticism. Strong lower half. Average swift testing metrics.
Defense: Athletic actions. Above average catch throw ability. Quick exchange and is fast out the crouch. Gains good ground towards 2nd. Advanced framing ability. Works well recieving low-to-high. Present ability to block laterally. 
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. â…— accurate throwdowns. Above average strength. Whippy short action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic stance. Slightly open. Small negative move into backleg. Smaller leg raise trigger. Slight uphill path through the zone.  More FBs than LDs/GBs during BP round. Avg. bat speed. 86mph avg. EV, 27% hard hit rate. Consistent contact out front. Pullside approach. Easy balance. Firm front leg at finish. 

9/23/18 - Rising Stars Showcase - Five-foot-6, 130-pounds, medium frame with wiry strength throughout with noticeable strength in the lower half. Libed shows high levels of athleticism in his actions both at and behind the plate. Starting from an upright, neutral stance, Libed uses a small leg lift trigger with a short stride to initiate his swing. Gets hands in launch position before striding into ball. Does an excellent job of engaging lower half into his swing and follow through. Shows feel for the barrel that he gets in-and-out of the hitting zone in a hurry with present bat speed. Behind the plate Libed shows a quiet setup with above average footwork and quiet hands. Very fundamentally sound behind the plate. Frames without giving too much away. Above average catch-and-throw skills. Shows quick, clean exchanges with a fast release resulting in throws on the bag.