Nick
Tiziani

5-foot-11, 145-pound, thin, athletic frame, shoulders are squared off, back is wider, has plenty of room to fill out. A right-handed hitter, at the plate, feet are even, slightly wider than shoulder width, hands and weight are loaded on the back side. The bat starts in a titled position, swing is down to level to up, creates lift and loft to the swing. The approach is more middle to pull, had a tee exit velocity of 80 mph with a ton more in there as he physically matures and adds strength. Ran a 4.53 on a dig to first base. Defensively, clean soft prep steps to the baseball, hands are soft, fields underneath, could get out front a tick more. The transfer is quick, feet move throughout. The arm works from a ¾ slot, clocked at 69 mph, good touch on all throws. The starts and turns from both sides of the bag were correct, better suited for the second base side. Off the mound, more of a whippy arm action, fastball clocked at 73-75 mph, with heavy sink to it, pounded for a ton of strikes. The breaking ball had more horizontal break to it 63 mph. The change up was thrown for strikes as well. Pitched a clean inning. Time will tell which way he goes, like the overall athletic ability. Continued strength training is a must.

Home-First: 4.53
Exit Velocity: 80 MPH
Arm Velocity: 69 MPH

5-foot-11, 145-pound, thin, longer athletic frame, has room for added strength and mass. At the plate, hits from the right side, feet are even, slightly wider than shoulder width. The hands are loose at the shoulders, bat starting in a tilted position. For timing uses a higher, smoother leg kick, back side is engaged, steps in on the stride foot. The hands cast just so slightly, swing is level through the zone,  finishes at the shoulders with two hands. The approach is more line drives, with contact to the pull side. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 76 mph, and ran a 4.70 from home to first. Defensively, moves well to both sides at shortstop, footwork is short and quick, hands are soft, with a very quick transfer. The arm action is short and quick, throws right from his ear, arm was clocked at 66 mph. The double play feeds were performed quickly and on time. Off the mound, this right handers hands start and stay high, has some forward lean to the gather, stride is on target, slight pull of the front side glove. The tempo is quick, gets momentum moving down the mound. The arm action is short, works from a lower ¾ slot, fastball was clocked at 66-69 mph, had natural arm side run. The breaking ball was clocked at 58-63 mph, more frisbee side break to it. Strength is a must, will aid in the development.

Home-First: 4.70
Exit Velocity: 76 MPH
Arm Velocity: 66 MPH