CHARALAMBOS
NICOLOUDES

Illinois-Chicago commit. Currently ranked No. 54 in the state. Athletic, 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame. Hit in the leadoff spot and finished the day 2-for-2 with an RBI and two runs scored. The right-handed hitter has above-average bat-strength, working with a fluid and loose stroke that stays through the zone, also boasting confidence in the box. On the infield, he moves well up the middle with soft hands and athleticism, utilizing fluid footwork through the ball with range to both sides, also showing body control on plays bringing him to both sides of his glove. 

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-foot, 188-pounds. Wide-shouldered frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Narrow set up, slightly open, short, quick leg lift. Strong hands, advanced bat speed, loose, quick swing, short path, slightly uphill, consistent hard contact, advanced ability to drive baseball, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 92.85 max exit velocity, averaged 85.54 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, flashed athletic release.
Defense: Clean third base actions, steady hands, flashes athleticism, fluid feet, plays with proper direction and with ease throughout.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.

Uncommitted, ranked No. 31 in the Illinois 2023 class. Featured in the Week Two Scout Blog thanks to an impressive showing.  The 6-foot, 190-pound frame, muscular, right-handed hitting third baseman continued to impress in this look. Offensively, starts in an athletic setup, leg-kick into a short stride. Quick, strong hands that work directly to the ball, short through the zone. Ball jumps off his bat with above-average exit velocity. Finished the day 1-for-4 with a single; every ball he put in play was hit hard and on the barrel. Defensively; shows above-average range, smooth hands that work through the ball. Showcased a strong arm across the infield with carry and played true. High-follow 2023 prospect. 

6-foot, 188-pound, wide-shouldered, strong, right-handed hitting third baseman. Hit in the leadoff spot for Naperville Central. Showed off big pull-side power with a no-doubt grand slam to deep left-field. Strong, quick hands, stays short and direct to the baseball with pull-side tendencies. Confident, comfortable look in the box and understands the strike zone. Finished the day 1-for-2 with the grand slam, four RBI’s, two runs scored and an HBP. Also, showed well at third base in pre-game and in game play. Steady actions, hands play soft and out front, ability to make the slow roller/body control play. Arm is plenty strong to play the left side of the diamond (85 mph at a past event) and has the ability to change arm angles when necessary. 2023 uncommitted prospect on the rise.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 188-pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight knee-bend, leg kick, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Athletic, aggressive swing, short to the ball, fluid throughout, ball jumps off bat, gap-to-gap approach with power potential.
Power: 93.12 max exit velocity, averaged 81.13 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Sure-handed, works around the ball with proper direction, advanced play on the move, clean exchanges, body control.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Was one of the top right-handed bats at this summer’s Underclass Games and continued to show why at the Limited Series. 6-foot, 176-pound, wide-shouldered, third baseman with present strength in frame. Hit one of the hardest balls on the weekend; a double to the base of the left-field wall. Strong, fast hands, creates lift and leverage to the pull-side. Pull-heavy approach at times but takes advantage of pitchers mistakes. Has a chance to develop into a power bat in the future. Defensively, should be able to stick at third base. Reliable hands, arm plays across the diamond. Also, threw one inning on the mound, striking out one; fastball sat 80-82 mph.
Final Line: 3-for-9, RBI.

Chicago Elite produced one of the more noteworthy headlines when three of their 2023 right-handed arms; Matt Sauser (Normal University), DJ Helwig (St. Laurence) and Pambo Nicoloudes (Naperville Central), combined to throw a no-hitter in their only game on Saturday. 

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 172-pounds. Strong, athletic frame; compact lower half.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box, balanced setup, smooth hand load, short stride, athletic balance through contact.  Short and simple stroke, fast hands with strength, pull-side approach, feel for the barrel.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Accurate throws to the bag.
Defense: Feet work around the baseball, fields low to the ground, comfortable on the move, steady hands, clean hand transfer to release.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

Nicoloudes, is a 6-foot, 172-pound, wide-shouldered, physical, right-handed hitter with bat strength. Nicoloudes has natural lift in his swing and the ball jumps off the barrel when on time. He also has a short, strong arm attached to a build that looks like it’ll project best at third base.

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-foot, 172-pounds. Lean, athletic, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, maintains balance through contact.  Quick hands, level path, line drive type hitter, favored pull-side.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, capable of throwing from multiple angles. Some accuracy on throws.
Defense: Athletic in the field, feet play quick to the ball, steady hands, smooth double play turn.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.