NYS Games Player Preview: 2019 SS Nick Marola (CBA-Albany HS)
May 17, 2017
President, New York
Over 200 of the top players in the state will all travel to Binghamton, NY for the 2017 New York State Games on the evening of June 25th through June 27th. Over the next six weeks we will highlight some of the players attending this years event through our new feature.
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Scouting Report
NY All-Star Games (September 17, 2016)
Marola stands in at 5-foot-11, 160-pounds with a lean athletic frame. Ran a 7.30 – 60. Offensively- Sets up slightly open with feet outside the shoulders. Knees bent with upright body and hands in front of the back shoulder with pre-pitch bat movement. On pitch his trigger is a knee raise into a stride forward with his hands moving back into a good hitting position. Good lower body rotation and swing sequence. Very fluid. Quick hands into the hitting zone with good barrel action throughout to a high one handed finish. Attacks ball in the hitting zone with upward angle. Pull side gap results with some pop. Potential for high power numbers with continuation of adding strength. Recorded an exit velocity of 84 MPH. Defensively- Good footwork and approach to baseball. Sets feet and body up well to get into position. Funnel and transition are ideal for infielder with aggressive motion towards throwing target. Fields ball well on the run. Above average athleticism up the middle with multiple arm angles. Displayed a positional arm velocity of 79 MPH.