Brayden
Nichols

10/10/18 - 6-foot, 178-pound frame. Part of a very deep infield at O'Connor HS, Nichols has flown mostly under the radar, but continues to show well every time we see him. Despite not possessing a standout tool, he's just a very solid player that consistently barrels the baseball to all fields with a very quiet swing in the box, generating 88 mph exit velocity. Defensively, Nichols' feet and arm action may profile best to 3B at the next level, but it’s certainly not impossible he could stick up the middle with his confident hands. 83 mph velocity across the diamond with slightly longer arm action. Posted 7.28 second 60-yard dash.

6/27/18 - 6-foot, 178-pound frame. Hit from a slightly open, balanced set up. Small leg kick, hands are very active throughout the swing, stiff front leg, posture tilts over plate, flashes of bat speed; 89 mph exit velocity. Defensively Nichols showed well on the infield moving better than his 7.13 60-yard dash would indicate. Second base profile. Showed range to both sides, played under control, fielded ball cleanly, played through ball well, kept feet moving at all times, comfortable throwing from varying arm angles on the run; 83 mph infield velocity.