Nick
Jukovich

Verbally committed to Florida Institute of Technology.

RHP Nick Jukovich (Glenbrook North) had one of the louder ‘pens on the day and will look to be a key piece for North this coming spring. Listed at 6-foot-3, 210-pounds, Jukovich has a projectable build that still has a lot of filling out left in the coming years. The right-hander favors the third base side of the rubber, gathering his balance over the rubber with a hip tilt and back hip load, he strides slightly across his body creating cross-fire deception, especially to righties, athletic lower-half through release with a leg swing finish. His arm plays long out of the glove before transitioning into a high ¾ slot. His fastball cruised in the 84-86 mph range (T2445 RPM), playing with carry and downhill leverage through the zone, slight cutting action at times. He showed a knack to spin his breaking ball, playing around 69-71 mph with over 2300 RPM, 11/5 shape with some sharp action, can land it for strikes and to put hitters away. His final offering was a changeup in the 78-79 mph range, playing with running action and some feel to his glove-side. Upside arm with his best years still ahead of him.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Favors third base side of rubber, gathers over rubber with balanced hip tilt and back hip load, lands across body creating cross fire deception to the hitter, dynamic with lower body through release with a high leg swing finish with balance and good direction to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove in the back, transitions into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Leverages fastball with downhill angle, slight cutting action, some life and finish through the zone. T2445, 2351 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Short quick, 11/5 shape and break, can land and get below for chase. T2349, 2311 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Plays with running action, flashed feel to glove-side. T2129, 2093 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Intentful, sidestep windup, higher, closed leg lift with toe point, tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Life out of the hand, thrown downhill with some run. T2195, 2051 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Late 11/5 action, sharp. T2321, 2230 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Fading action to the armside, feel. T2162, 2091 average rpm.