Nic Frink: C/1B, (2023) Thornton Academy, ME. Quinnipiac Commit, 6-foot-1, 185-pound projectable athletic build. Above average and  projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 98 mph. (74.6 mph bat speed average). (22.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He produced loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 77 mph during throw downs; had a natural transfer, soft sure hands, and developing athletic footwork. recorded a pop time of 2.01-2.06. Clean setup. Used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Recorded a 60 time of 7.6 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Nic Frink: C/RHP, (2023) Thornton Academy, ME. 6-foot-1, 185-pound projectable athletic frame. Above average and confident at the plate, Frink recorded an exit velocity of 98 mph. (77.8 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, uses an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Behind the plate, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 79 mph; had a clean natural transfer, athletic developing footwork, and soft sure hands. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.91-1.94. Athletic clean setup. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot and a very quick loose arm action. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.46. Projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-83 mph; has command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2192; Avg 1990). Showed sweeping action and glove side around the zone command on his curveball (68-69). (Max spin 2026; Avg 1961). Shows arm side command and fading action on his changeup (73-74). Shows slurvey action and glove side around the zone control on his slider (69-70). (Max spin 2092; Avg 2036). 

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Nic Frink: C/RHP, (2023) Thornton Academy, ME. 6-foot-1, 185-pound lean athletic frame. Above average and projectable during batting practice, Frink had a max exit velocity of 95 mph. (71.4 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is above average quick, exhibits an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 76 mph; had consistent athletic footwork, a clean natural transfer, and sure soft hands. had a pop time of 2.00-2.05. Average flexibility and athletic setup. Used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.9.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Nic Frink, Thornton Academy, 2023, ME

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound lean athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Above average and projectable. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Above average quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 83.2 mph. 71.4 mph bat speed average. 21.8 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.00-2.05 pop times. Sure soft hands, consistent athletic footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average projectable. Average flexibility and athletic setup. 

Arm: 76 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.90 (60-yard).

Nic Frink: C/RHP, (2023) Scarborough, ME. 6-foot-1, 190-pound athletic projectable build. Above average and projectable in the box, Frink clocked an exit velocity of 92 mph. (72.81 mph bat speed average). (22.14 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small wrapping load, then used a small stride. Has an uphill, loose swing plane, above average explosive bat speed and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 78 mph; has a clean natural transfer, soft developing hands, and athletic consistent feet. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.87-1.98. Athletic and  clean setup. Used a very quick short arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.1. Above average projectable on the mound, used a loose quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing above average quick arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. He has in line shoulders with an athletic balance point. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-84 mph; showed command arm side in the zone and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2201; Avg 2004). His sharp changeup has arm side command and fading gradual action. Has sweeping action and glove side around the zone command on his 10/4 slider (67-79). (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Nic Frink, Scarborough, 2023, ME

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pound athletic projectable build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average and projectable. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small wrapping load, then uses a small stride. Above average explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 84.63 mph. 72.81 mph bat speed average. 22.14 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 1.87-1.98 pop times. Soft developing hands, athletic consistent footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average projectable. Athletic clean setup. 

Arm: 78 mph catcher velocity. Very quick short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.10 (60-yard).

Pitching: Above average projectable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, above average quick arm speed, loose quick arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, an athletic finish.

FB: T84. 82-84 mph. (Max spin 2201;  Avg 2004). Arm side in the zone accuracy, running action, heavy movement. 

CB: (Max spin 2203; Avg 2083). 

CH: Arm side command, fading gradual action, sharp movement. 

SL: 67-79 mph. Glove side around the zone control, sweeping action, 10/4 movement. 

Nic Frink: C/RHP, (2022) Scarborough, ME. 6-foot-1, 200-pound lean frame. Above average during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 97 mph. Begins in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was explosive, showed an uphill swing plane and high finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Laterally, his movements were athletic. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 76 mph; had a quick exchange, soft hands, and athletic footwork. Showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.90-2.03. Athletic setup with average flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. Above average on the mound, had a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with above average arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with falling off shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 84-85 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows control around the zone and running action. Threw a 11/5 curveball (67-68) that showed tight action and around the zone command. Threw a straight changeup (74-75) that showed sinking action and around the zone command. Showed glove side control and tight action on his slider (71-73). 

Scout Evaluation 

Nic Frink, Scarborough, 2022, ME

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 200-pound lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Began in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Explosive bat speed. High finish, uphill swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 97 mph exit velocity, average 81.49 mph. 71.69 mph bat speed average. 23.35 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 1.90-2.03 pop times. Soft hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Above average. Average flexibility and athletic setup.  Movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 76 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Pitching: Above average. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, above average arm speed, quick arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.

FB: T85. 84-85 mph. (Max spin 2217;  Avg 2087). Around the zone accuracy, running action, heavy movement. 

CB: 67-68 mph. Around the zone command, tight action, 11/5 shape. 

CH: 74-75 mph. Around the zone command, sinking action, straight movement. 

SL: 71-73 mph. Glove side command, tight action. 

6-foot-1, 200-pound right-handed hitting catcher. The skill set is advanced and the frame is physical. This was the first time we saw Nic workout and he has a chance to be a special player. He ran a 7.09 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is solid, the feet work during the transfer and he has plenty of arm. He threw 78 mph down to second base with a pop time of 1.9. The receiving is solid and he needs to continue to work on securing the catch. The bat has an exit velocity of 98 mph. The setup is wide in base and he uses a knee to knee timing mechanism on the bottom half. The path is uphill to contact and the hands are ultra quick. He is big and strong, with fast hands. He is a high level prospect. 

Exit Velocity- 98 mph

Catching Velocity- 78 mph

Pop Time -1.9