Nick
Dewald

Nick Dewald: 2B/RHP, (2022) Colerain, OH. 5-foot-10, 180-pound. At the plate, Dewald's best exit velocity was 88 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Has a simple level swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. During the round he showed a lot of loud contact. Up the middle approach. Smooth in the infield, his best throw was registered at 76 mph; has sure hands, a quick exchange, and athletic rhythmic feet. Had a ¾ slot and a loose arm action. On the mound, has a side arm angle and quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Slider (65-67 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 71-72 mph with a max of 75 mph; has running action and very consistent control with tight movement. His curveball shows sweeping action.

Nick Dewald: SS/3B, (2022) Colerain, OH. 5-foot-10, 175-pound solid frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 93 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is quick and exhibits an upward swing plane. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 79 mph; had soft hands, consistent developing footwork, and a clean exchange. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball deep. 

5-foot-10, 175-pound solid frame. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. Started in an athletic balanced stance with a slow controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, displays an upward swing plane and a back foot finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 78 mph; has a quick clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball deep. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a quick arm action with a low ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.22 at the event.

5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic, stronger looking body frame. Defensively, he has good, fluid footwork and showed soft hands with confidence in his glove. Throws with a clean arm action through a ¾ slot reaching a top velocity of 76 mph across the diamond. Right-handed hitter showed strength with the ball jumping off his bat during BP. Stance is balanced using a leg kick to initiate his lower half. Hands load back smoothly to his back shoulder and recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph. Ran a 7.30 60-yard dash.

6/17/20 Position Player
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Everything comes together well with a balanced launch. Aggressive swing with an efficient path. All fields hitter.
Power:Gap abilities. Physical dude with bat speed. Ball jumps.
Max BP Exit:90 mph
Max BP Distance: 352 ft
Offensive Projection:Multiple Roles.
Field:In the infield he plays with a smooth tempo, showing the ability to create angles with his feet. Hands work/ball skills are above average. Very smooth/quick release.
Throw:Solid arm with respectable strength and present accuracy.
Defensive Projection:Multiple positions.

Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Everything comes together well with a balanced launch. Aggressive siwng with an efficient path. All fields hitter.
Power:Gap abilities. Physical dude with batspeed. Ball jumps.
Max BP Exit:90 mph
Max BP Distance: 352 ft
Offensive Projection:Multiple Roles.
Field:In the infield he plays with a smooth tempo, showing the ability to create angles with his feet. Hands work/ball skills are above average. Very smooth/quick release.
Throw:Solid arm with respectable strength and present accuracy.
Defensive Projection:Multiple positions.

2/23/20 Position Player
Hit: A wide base in the box with an uptempo load, working quickly. An uphill swing path through the zone creating varied ball flight from floor to ceiling,
Power: Easy gap abilities
Top BP Exit Velocity: 90 mph.
Top BP Distance: 250 ft.
Offensive Projection: Middle of the lineup
Field: A good first step and anticipation for the ball. Works well around the ball to create momentum towards the play.
Throw: 76 mph across the infield
Defensive Projection: Middle INF

Body Type: 5-foot-9, 155-pound average build.
Swing Mechanics: Begins with an open stance. Minimal load, get extension thru the zone.
Hit: Consistently found the barrel. Balanced approach using the whole field.
Power: Line drive type hitter. More power likely to come with maturity.
Offensive Projection: TBD. Could fit into multiple roles in the future.
Run: 4.66 H to 1st
Field: Fair first step, transfer and release need to continue to improve.
Throw: Longer arm action, throws were accurate across the diamond at 73 mph.
Defensive Projection: Too early to tell, role will likely depend on how much the arm improves moving forward.
Additional Comments: Young prospect that could benefit from adding strength to this his frame.

1/26/19

Body Type: 5-foot-8 155-pound prospect.

Swing Mechanics: Starts his swing in a balanced setup. Is very short to the ball with his hands and upper body remaining pretty quiet during his load. His barrel is in and out of the zone a bit quick.

Hit: Good bat to ball ability despite his swing giving him less margin for error than ideal. Good barrel control.

Power: 82 mph exit velocity.

Offensive Projection: Shows some potential with some good bat to ball ability. Swing might be a limiting aspect as he faces better competition with higher velocity.

Run: 4.96 home to 1st.

Field: In the infield Dewald seems to wait on the ball a bit too much and doesn’t take particularly efficient angles to the ball. Decent hands and glove, could still improve them by being a little ‘softer.’

Throw: 68 mph across the diamond.

Defensive Projection: Shows some decently raw physical ability as a 2022. Needs to clean up the edges and refine his defensive skills a bit to remain a guy who plays in the middle of the diamond at the next level.

1/26/19 Pitching

Body Type: 5-foot-8 155-pound prospect with an average build.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Fluid delivery with a slower pace. Shows balance through stride working in good direction. Works out of a long arm action and ¾ slot.

Fastball: 70-71 mph fastball with regular run to the arm side of the plate.

Curveball: 62-63 mph curveball has a slurvy look with gradual break. Needs to continue to develop feel for the pitch.

Changeup: 63-65 mph changeup thrown with deceptive arm action. Good feel, pitch shows some fade.

Pitchability: Good feel for the changeup. Fastball and change both have good movement. Breaking ball is still developing.

Role: Still early, possible starting option in the present.