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2018 California Prospect Showcase
Nico Barrese is a 2022 OF/RHP with a 5-8 130 lb. frame from Burlingame, CA who attends St. Francis. Compact frame with a slender build and room to fill out. Ran a 7.09 second 60-yard dash. Worked out defensively as a primary outfielder. Fields the ball out front getting behind the ball well. Short crow hop transfer with looseness to arm action in the back. Gets on top of the ball well keeping throws around the bag and topping out at 78 miles per hour. Righthanded hitter with a slightly open stance and high hands and back elbow. Very short and compact swing to the ball with an uphill path through the zone. Works mostly to the pull side of the field with contact. Secondary righthanded pitcher with a simple side step delivery and medium leg lift to the belt. Longer arm action in the back into a three-quarters slot generating arm speed to release. Lands in the line down the mound with slight drop and drive actions. Occasional cutting action on a fastball topping out at 78 miles per hour. Will mix in a short 12-to-6 shape curveball with late diving action in the mid-60's.