CLASS OF 2018
RHP
OF
Nick
Houghton
Monmouth
Nottingham (HS) • NJ
6' 1" • 158LBS
Travel Team: Gallagher Team Mizuno 17U
Nottingham (HS) • NJ
6' 1" • 158LBS
Travel Team: Gallagher Team Mizuno 17U
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- Season Preview: Nottingham - Feb 15, 2018
- NJ: Updated and Expanded 2018 Rankings - Mar 30, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 22, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Outfielder Analysis - Mar 17, 2017
- Preseason All-State Showcase: Top Outfield Velocities - Feb 28, 2017
- Preseason All-State Showcase: Top Pitching Velocities - Feb 27, 2017
- NJ: Preseason All-State Showcase - Top 60 Yard Dash Times - Feb 19, 2017
- SelectFest Underclass: Day 2 Notes - Oct 3, 2016
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Houghton has a lean, athletic build at 6-foot-1 158-pounds. OF that ran the 60 in 6.96. Possible two-way prospect at the next level. Offensively- starts with a tall, balanced stance with hands level with back shoulder. As pitch comes in, uses a small foot stride to start swing, hands load back. Shows some explosiveness in swing. Balanced finish, creates some lift. Exit Velocity topped at 87 mph. Defensively- fields ball in front of body on the outside of foot to keep him directional going twoard target. Throws topped at 87 mph with some life from a high-3/4 slot. Whippy arm action. Pitching- Fastball topped at 83, sat mostly 81-83. Flashed a changeup at 78-79. Shows some effort in delivery. Creates leverage going down the mound with a high front side. Drop and drive type pitcher, uses back side to power him to homeplate. Creates downhill angle on finish. High-3/4 slot with some life in arm action. Quick arm with room to still fill out frame. High follow prospect.
10/2/16
Houghton has a lean, athletic build at 6-foot-1 160-pounds. Sat 85-86 with his fastball from a high-3/4 angle. Flashed a plus breaking ball at 76-77 mph. True swing and miss slider with 11/5 depth. Quick arm with short arm action - shows some effort in delivery. One of the top prospects from the event.