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2019 South Prospect Showcase
Nicholas Richards is a 2020 C/RHP/3B with a 5-9 170 lb. frame from Conroe, TX who attends Caney Creek. Compact frame with a larger build with some strength. Ran a 7.27 second 60-yard dash. Worked out defensively as a primary catcher. Sets up in a low and even stance. Receives out in front and into exchanges. Gets long at times into a compact three-quarter arm slot. Stays on top of the ball some topping out at 73 MPH and popping a 2.00. Also worked out from the infield. Rounds the ball well and works through and towards the bag. Funnels out in front Deliberate actions into release from an over the top arm slot creating carry at 84 MPH. Also worked out from the outfield. Moves to and through the ball with athletic strides. Funnels from the side and into transfers. Gets into an over the top arm slot with accurate carry to the bases topping out at 85 MPH. Righthanded hitter with a square stance. Large leg lift trigger for timing. Looks to create elevation out in front. Looks to utilize strength well in swing. Secondary righthanded pitcher with a simple side step delivery. Leg lift to the belt landing in line down the mound. Stays tall on the backside with a short and compact arm action into a whippy three-quarter release. Looser spin on the breaking ball pairing with the fastball at 82 MPH. Good student as well.