Uncommitted Player Spotlight: Nicky Pianto, RHP, Pope John Paul II, 2019

Adam Akin
Director of Scouting

Name: Nicky Pianto
Height: 6-0
Weight: 155
High School: Pope John Paul II
Position: RHP
Class: 2019
State Rank: 25
Position Rank: 5



9/25/16 - Max FB: 81, FB: 80-81, CB: 64-66, CH: 70-71, 
6-foot-0, 155-pound, RHP begins very slowly and very much under control, starts with a slower tempo that leads into a very explosive release and finish, rangy and athletic build allows him flexibility and fluidity throughout his delivery, high leg lift gets him well loaded at the top and initiates some shoulder tilt before he attacks the plate, strides slightly closed but is able to get over his front side with a longer and quick arm action that comes through a high ¾ slot.  Fastball was mostly straight but seemed heavy through the zone, curveball showed 12/6 to 11/5 shape with some occasional late sharpness, changeup showed sink and fade at the plate.