Nicholas
Bruder

Nicholas Bruder: SS/3B, (2023) Centerville, OH. Adrian College Commit, 6-foot, 212-pound solid athletic frame. (70.5 mph bat speed average). (22.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was electric, used a short uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable advanced in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 86 mph; had next level hands, athletic in control footwork, and a quick twitchy exchange. Laterally, movements were quick athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used athletic slot with a very quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag.   

: SS/3B, (2023) Centerville, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound. During batting practice, Bruder had an exit velocity of 97 mph. (68.2 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, displayed a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 84 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.1 at the event.