Lannon
Nicoloff

I really liked what I saw from Nicoloff in an early season look. The uncommitted sophomore infielder has an strong profile, an athletic 6-foot-0, 185 pound switch-hitting shortstop. The ability to defend stood out in pre-game IO. Nicoloff showed soft hands, advanced body control, and the ability to throw from multiple slots. At the dish, Nicoloff had a pull-side single from the left-side. He sets up in a balanced position with a controlled gather and then turns the barrel on a tight, slightly uphill plane. The barrel control and quick hands really stood out at the plate. Nicoloff also showed off some arm strength as he hopped on the bump and pitched at 84-86 mph for two innings.

The profile Nicoloff offers is a valuable one - a switch-hitting infielder that can really play defense. Lannon has added strength to his 6-foot, 185 pound frame and shows next-level shortstop traits with soft hands, body control, and arm strength to pair (87 across). At the dish, Nicoloff loads in a similiar fashion from both sides, a slow, controlled gather that allows him to get to an ideal position at heel strike. The strength gains have translated to more bat strength, with his exit velocity peaking at 93.6 mph. The path works direct, and while he flashes some gap power, the swing is geared more towards line drive contact. Lannon also doubles as a right-handed pitcher with command and a mid-80s fastball.

Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Delivery: Simple, athletic delivery. Low balance point with a drop-and-drive delivery. Uphill shoulders down the mound. Lands square with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action with some stab on the backside. Pitches from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Some ASR with feel for the zone. T2123, 2012 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Short, tight. T2244, 2190 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Sinking action. T1733, 1702 average rpm.

Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: SH. (RH) - Balanced stance. Hands work back quickly. Simple leg kick. (LH) - Similiar to RH. Quick load of the hands with a simple leg kick. (RH) - Short, simple swing. Level path with a line drive approach. (LH) - Similiar to RH. Lifts the ball a little more from the left. Legitimate SH.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Quick, loose arm from mutiple slots.
Defense: Athletic feet that work downhill. Soft hands with a quick exchange. Lots of feel for the position.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Lannon Nicoloff, Harrison High School, 2026, IN

Position: RHP/SS

Body: 5-foot-10, 137-pound lean frame.

Hit: (Switch) Solid. Started in an athletic stance with a tight compact load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. Balanced finish, short upward swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 79.8 mph exit velocity, average 68.7 mph.

Defense:  (IF) Fluid footwork, natural exchange. Solid. (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, packing exchange. Capable. 

Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. 81 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.69 (60-yard).

Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, longer arm action. In line shoulders, an athletic finish.

FB: Glove side accuracy. 

CH: Some feel command.