New England Insider: Uncommitted Underclass Spotlight - Niko Droukas
May 4, 2016
By Dennis Healy and Trevor Brown
Co-Director of Scouting
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New England Insider: Uncommitted Underclass Spotlight - Niko Droukas
Name: Niko Droukas
Position: 2B/SS
School: Brookfield HS
Summer Ball: Taconic Rangers
Class: 2017
Ranked: 178th in New England's 2017 class
Scouting Report: Second PBR event for Niko, had a solid showing. Hits from the left side, the stance is balanced, even and a little wider than shoulder width apart. Hands are loose and set just above the shoulders, relaxed. The path is simple, level through the zone. He has a small leg kick for timing, finishes the swing with one hand. Drives the ball to all fields, hits the ball where it's pitched. The tee exit velocity was 83, ran a 7.03, had a good kick. In the field, he shows solid hands and feet, fields the ball out front and transfer is clean quick. The arm was 75, had good flight and carry, has more in there. Feet work well around the bag on both sides for the pivot. Could keep his moving a little more after throw, needs to stay down and stay through the ball more on slow roller. The frame is athletic, has sloped shoulders and movements are free and loose. As he continues to gain strength, his game should rise to another level.
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