LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2015 Sunshine West Showcase
Charles Nies is a 2017 RHP/1B with a 6-1 180 lb. frame from Coto De Caza, CA who attends Mater Dei. Nies has a medium sized frame with a strong build. He pitches from a 3/4 arm slot with a clean arm action. He has good arm speed and the ball comes out clean. Nies is aggressive down the mound with his lower half and gets downhill well. He gets good extension out front and attacks hitters. Nies showed good command of his fastball and works both sides of the plate well. He throws a 2 seam fastball at times with outstanding run and sink to it that was extremely tough on hitters. He also throws a 12/6 power curveball with good depth and bite to it. He also threw a change up at 78 MPH with some sink to it. Nies is a very intersting 2017 arm with very good pitchability and big upside. Named to Top Prospect Team, good student.