Mason
Nichols

USA CNT TRIALS: Nichols emerged as a key middle relief piece during the Rebels’ run to the national championship, posting a 2.84 ERA and a 41-12 K-BB mark in 31.2 innings over 21 appearances. We saw him work a hitless, scoreless inning in Durham, attacking the zone at 92-93 mph along with a quality slider at 83-85 and good feel for a changeup in the same velocity band. The projectable 6-foot-5, 205-pound Nichols has a clean arm path to an over-the-top release point, and his ability to command the strike zone with three pitches at a young age is a very encouraging sign for his future. He has the frame, delivery, arsenal and pitchability to make a smooth transition into a starting role as his college career unfolds, making him an intriguing prospect for the 2024 draft.