06/26/2016 - College PREP - Troy (Albany), NY Nikklas is an athletic R/R 2B/RHP who graduates in 2019. Defensively, he hustles into a square fielding position and tracks GB's into his mitt. He gathers well and works in-line toward his target at 1B. With the bat, this RHH displays patience as he waits for a pitch he likes. He takes a hack and looks to drive the middle of the field. Striding more square to the plate, swinging on a more level path and engaging his lower 1/2 more will help to improve skills with the bat. On the mound, this RHP works to a controlled balance point and has smooth separation. He works in-line toward the dish and repeats well. FB tops out at 72 mph as he works the ball in and out. Changeup is best off-speed pitch with good arm-side run. Driving off of the rubber with his lower 1/2 along with getting on a long toss program will both help to increase velocity on the mound. Nikklas is young and still has a ton of time to develop his skills.
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