Nick
Hirsch

RHP/INF Nick Hirsch (Hudson, 2025) is an uncommitted two-way prospect to know in the state. Built at a strong and athletic 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, Hirsch pumped his fastball up to 87.6 mph, while ranging 86-87 mph, from a loose and clean delivery. He also featured two different breaking balls; the first being a gradual breaking 11/5 curveball and a hard thrown slider in the 79-81 mph range. He also threw in a changeup with late fade/depth that he is still fully harnessing feel for the zone with. During his BP round, Hirsch consistently created backspin to all parts of the field, with his hardest batted ball coming off at 97.4 mph and also averaged 89.1 mph. On the infield, he featured clean footwork and soft hands that look viable to stick on the infield in some capacity in the long run. Overall, it was another quality showing from Hirsch, who looks to be one of the top uncommitted prospects left on the state’s current junior board.

Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-2, 195.6-pounds. Well proportioned, wiry, will add more size and strength.
Delivery: Rhythmic tempo, high leg tuck, balanced down hill, high leg swing finish with balance through home.
Arm Action: RH. Long online arc, quick arm, 3/4 slot, repeats. 
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Flashed riding action through the top part of the zone. T2282, 2119 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Gradual break, 11/5 shape. T2386, 2357 average rpm.
SL: 79-81 mph. Thrown hard, developing feel. T2144, 2108 average rpm.
CH: 77-81 mph. Fading action, developing feel for the zone. T1636, 1570 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-2, 195.6-pounds. Well proportioned, wiry, will add more size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, easy toe tap, hitterish feel. Very strong hands and lower half, creates backspin with downhill path through the ball. 71.4 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose, quick arm action from a low 3Q slot.
Defense: Quality feet and clock, quick first step, hands show softness.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned, wiry, athletic, more fill coming.
Hits: RHH. Wider base with higher hands. Gathers into back side with leg lift, lands centered into loaded hand position, flat path, long through the ball with hand quickness, can drive the ball to both gaps.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 MPH. 282' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph.Quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Out front gather, shuffle step, quality actions.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 75.19 Edge Score

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned, wiry, athletic, more fill coming.
Hits: RHH. Wider base with higher hands. Gathers into back side with leg lift, lands centered into loaded hand position, flat path, long through the ball with hand quickness, can drive the ball to both gaps.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 MPH. 282' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph.Quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Out front gather, shuffle step, quality actions.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 75.19 Edge Score

SS Nick Hirsch (Hudson, 2025) stands a projectable 6-foot-1,165 pounds. Hirsh showed off his athleticism running a 7.20 60-yard dash with a vertical jump of 28.0 inches. He showed a balanced repeatable swing during batting practice with a max EV of 92 mph. Hirsch then displayed quality actions in the infield portion of the event and was tied for the best arm strength from the infield group at 84 mph. Nick will be someone our staff keeps an eye out for this spring and summer. 

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Squared balanced start with mid handset. Knee lift and load. Hands and barrel work down and level through. Average barrel, ground ball to fly ball contact
Power: 86.4 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Carry and accurate throws
Defense: Active fet. Short choppy footwork. Hands work some, routine
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Starts square. Good rhythm and tempo. Good balance position and lands with a short stride.  
Arm Action: RH. Hands break high, long down arm swing, stays long behind body, quickens up to a ¾ release 
FB: T80.6, 79.1-80.1 mph.  T2000, 1948 average rpm. Down, little arm side run
CB: 63.6-65.9 mph.  T1952, 1865 average rpm. Loose 11/5 break
CH: 72.2 mph.  T1362, 1362 average rpm. Straight