Nicholas Long, Kickapoo (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 5-11, 207-pounds. Physical build. Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing. Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Mostly strikes, keeps its plane. T1859, 1627 average rpm. SL: 68-70 mph. Mostly strikes, moderate spin, rolling right to left break. T2096, 2009 average rpm. CH: 74-77 mph. Mostly strikes, kills spin, keeps its plane. T1175, 1093 average rpm. ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/09/25
Nicholas Long, Kickapoo (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 5-11, 207-pounds. Physical build. Hit: RHH. Upright even setup with a wide base, weight centered, and bat wiggle. Uses a short leg lift trigger. Long slightly uphill path through the zone, some barrels, power present. Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 251' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-86 mph. Defense: Athletic actions defensively. ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Vizual Edge: 62.2 Edge Score
6/09/25
Another standout from the Springfield area, OF/RHP Nicholas Long (Kickapoo, 2027) impressed on both sides of the ball at the Missouri State Games. A compact, well-built athlete at 5-foot-11, 206 pounds, Long showcased strength and intent at the plate, driving balls gap-to-gap with a powerful, relatively flat swing that peaked at 98.7 mph off the bat. During gameplay, Long hopped on the mound and fired two perfect innings, mixing a heavy sinking fastball that topped at 84 mph with a 68–70 mph curveball he landed for strikes. With two-way upside and advanced strength, Long is an intriguing follow in Missouri’s 2027 class as he continues to polish his game.
3/01/25
OF/RHP Nicholas Long (Kickapoo, 2027) is a physical sophomore who continues to trend upward, showing steady gains in his measurable tools. Built with a strong, compact 5-foot-10, 200-pound frame, Long swings with intent and strength through contact. He averaged 92 mph off the bat, peaking at 99.1 mph, and launched his furthest ball 339 feet.
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 207-pounds. Physical build.
Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Mostly strikes, keeps its plane. T1859, 1627 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Mostly strikes, moderate spin, rolling right to left break. T2096, 2009 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Mostly strikes, kills spin, keeps its plane. T1175, 1093 average rpm.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 207-pounds. Physical build.
Hit: RHH. Upright even setup with a wide base, weight centered, and bat wiggle. Uses a short leg lift trigger. Long slightly uphill path through the zone, some barrels, power present.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 251' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-86 mph.
Defense: Athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 62.2 Edge Score
OF/RHP Nicholas Long (Kickapoo, 2027) is a physical sophomore who continues to trend upward, showing steady gains in his measurable tools. Built with a strong, compact 5-foot-10, 200-pound frame, Long swings with intent and strength through contact. He averaged 92 mph off the bat, peaking at 99.1 mph, and launched his furthest ball 339 feet.