Nickolas
Esquivel

9-8-18
Uncommitted, Currently ranked no. 31 in Colorado's 2020 rankings. Playing for Cherry Creek's 18U Fall Team, Esquivel got 4 hits on the day with multiple hard line drives. An athletic 6-foot-3, 170-pound right hand hitting C/3B. In our Top Prospect Games in August ran a 7.10 60. Narrow set up at the plate with a long stride on the pitch.  Swing path is uphill and his ball has good carry to the gaps.  Exit velocity was 87 mph at TPG.  Behind the plate he has quick actions and a quick release.  Will be competing for the starting catching position this spring. 

8-4-18
6-foot-3, 170-pound right hand hitting C/3B who ran a 7.10 60. Narrow set up at the plate with a long stride on the pitch.  Swing path is uphill and his ball has good carry to the gaps.  Exit velocity was 87 mph.  Defensively he is athletic and fundamentally sound.  Behind the plate he has quick actions and a quick release.  Ball is accurate to the bag at 76 mph.  Pop-time was 1.99 to 2.03.  In the field he glides to the ball and shows smooth actions while fielding.  Arm is long and over the top and played at 80 mph.

7-3-18
Uncommitted. 6-foot-4, 170 pounds. Bats and throws right. Projectable frame.  Esquivel has a smooth long right handed swing.  His power was on display with a double and exit velocity of 88 off the bat.  Nick exhibits a plus arm from behind the plate, while registering consistent 2.0-2.1 pop to pop times in between innings. 

1-28-18
6-foot-3, 170 pounds. Lanky, wiry frame. See the potential. Kinda plays everything a little careful but has the tools. Arm strength is there at 70 mph behind the dish. Clean footwork with quick exchange and short arm action. No wasted movement. Throws have nice carry on them. Soft hands receiving.  Good reactions. Pop times were 2.10-2.13. At the plate has good pre-pitch rhythm, barrel stays through the zone with good extension. exit velocity was 83 mph. Projectable player with room to grow. Receiving behind dish stood out. Soft hands and quiet.