Nick
Kahle

4/30/19: Stocky build with strength throughout his frame at 5-foot-10, 210 pounds. Moves better than you might initially anticipate. Not a stiff athlete by any means. Has the actions and skills to be a quality defensive catcher at the next level. Doesn't possess any above average, standout tools but does everything well and has been a consistent performer all spring. Didn't see him show off his arm strength during I/O and ASU didn't attempt to steal any bags during the two games of this look. Popped a 2.15 in-between innings, but never felt like he was truly cutting it loose at game speed. Polished receiver with a reliable glove hand. Has the agility to get out of his stance and make plays in front of the plate. Offensively, he has a relaxed and open set-up in the box. Keeps hands tight to his body and never loses control of the barrel. Stride foot lands soft and he stays in an athletic hitting position throughout. Has a knack for generating consistent contact. There's an uphill path to his swing as he finishes. While he flashed some raw power in BP, he seems best suited as a contact hitter who uses all fields. Maintains a highly advanced approach with impressive on-base skills. As of May 1, has an OBP of .519 through 39 games, good for 6th nationally in all of D1 baseball. He's also currently sporting a ridiculous 43:17 walk-to-strikeout-ratio. Kahle is a throwback type of player who brings tremendous value to the offensive and defensive side of the ball. (Jurik)