KS Uncommitted Spotlight: SS/RHP Nicholas Paredes

January 18, 2023
Andy Urban
KS/OK/MO/AR/Creekside Scouting Supervisor

This fall and winter PBR will be highlighting some of the top uncommitted players in the 2023 and 2024 classes. Today, we take an in-depth look at 2024 SS/RHP Nicholas Paredes. The Shawnee Mission West product continues to polish his game, especially his hands and feet on the left side of the infielder where he projects at the next level. Paredes' arm strength also translates to the mound where he is a mid 80s strike thrower that competes. Offensively the right-handed hitter shows some pop with an 88 mph BP exit velo.

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Scouting Report

6/21/22

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Proportional build with strength in the lower half.
Hits: RHH. Very wide stance and crouched posture. Hands get set quietly into position well below shoulder height with a vertical barrel angle. Lift and replace stride maintaining wide base. Short rocking load into the lower half. Direct routes to the ball with a linear path with the hands. Slight lean back in posture at contact. Maintains balance well throughout the swing.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81 MPH. 278' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.3/4 arm slot with a loose and clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with short and active feet. Works around the ball well and plays underneath the ball. Fields with soft hands and feel for glove action.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.