Nick
Gifoli

Nick Gifoli, Santa Margarita Catholic High School (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP Two-way talent with a balanced RH swing and strong 3-pitch mix on the mound.
Body: 5-9, 159-pounds. Compact frame with potential to add strength and size.
Delivery: Delivers exclusively from the stretch with a tall, upright stance and closed shoulders, using an inward-turn leg lift to generate rhythm and momentum.
Arm Action: RH. Extended, quick arm action from a high three-quarter release point.
FB: T85, 80-83 mph. FB shows strong vertical carry and run. Found success elevated for swings-and-misses. T2311, 2063 average rpm.
CB: 68-72 mph. Maintains sharp shape while generating late bite. Effective pairing to FB tunnel with consistent arm speed. T2409, 2301 average rpm.
CH: 73-77 mph. Low-spin CH with strong drop and fade. Tumbling action. T1291, 1175 average rpm.
ATH: 6.91 runner in the 60. 1.56 and 3.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.70 max vertical.

Nick Gifoli, Santa Margarita Catholic High School (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP Two-way talent with a balanced RH swing and strong 3-pitch mix on the mound.
Body: 5-9, 159-pounds. Compact frame with potential to add strength and size.
Hit: RHH. Maintains a balanced stance with hands positioned just behind the ear, incorporating a leg kick and substantial hand load that move together in rhythm. Fires through the zone with an uppercut swing, consistently hitting to all fields. 65.5 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 76.0 mph. 276' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Extended, loose arm action from a three-quarter slot, generating natural whip and carry on throws.
Defense: Athletic MIF with quick lateral movements, consistently using a two-hand gather while keeping the glove positioned out in front.
ATH: 6.91 runner in the 60. 1.56 and 3.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.70 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 66.22 Edge Score

Nick Gifoli, Santa Margarita Catholic High School (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength.
Delivery: Closed set position. Leads with front hip.
Arm Action: RH. Short, over the top release. Concise arm path.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Slight arm side run on fastball. T2333, 2252 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. Big curveball. Comfortble working it in any count. T2402, 2402 average rpm.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Short low strides. Big arm movement. 29.90 max vertical.

Nick Gifoli, Santa Margarita Catholic High School (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with hands above back shoulder. Wide base with knees ducked in. Controlled leg kick before firing through the zone. 72.7 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.0 mph. 330' max distance. Consistently pulls the ball in the air.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. High three quarters release across the infield.
Defense: Controlled footwork that progresses through the play.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Short low strides. Big arm movement. 29.90 max vertical.