Nicholas
Thomson

8/25/18 - Northwest Nazarene University commit, 5-foot-9, 150-pounds, compact athletic middle infielder type body with a hint of physical projectability, switch-hitting middle infielder without big tools but can definitely play the game. Quiet hitting approach, steady and disciplined approach and understands his strengths as a hitter. Flat swing with middle of the field line drive approach, particularly from left side where he uses his hands well and gets through contact. Contact oriented hitter with ability to provide competitive and quality at-bats. Good infield arm, ball exits hand nicely, good hands and efficient and clean footwork. Runs well with speed to make the defense play clean. Ran bases with aggressiveness. Very steady all-around player with a chance continually evolve and outperform peers who may possess bigger present day tools.

7/27/18 @ Nctb underclass tourney - did not see him play shortstop in this viewing, but he swung the bat really well.  Middle approach with bat speed and a good understanding of the zone.  Word is that he hasn't pitched much or maybe even at all before today. On the mound, his delivery had good rhythm and was a little stiff with an over the top delivery. He was 77-79 with the fastball, touched 80 once.  He showed a good curveball, and a slider that needs improvement.  Worked the top and bottom of the zone very effectively. All in all, not bad considering his lack of experience on the mound.

6/12/18 - Uncommitted. Body type description in previous report holds up. Switch-hitter with fairly consistent swings and approaches on both sides of plate. Good separation of hands from body and has loose easy swing. Showed more pop potential on the right side but has a chance to develop into a legitimate switch-hitter beyond the high school level. Balance was good and swing is athletic. As physicality develops he is one to watch. Sure-handed infielder with soft hands and a usable release. Ball comes out of hand well though carry across diamond would need to improve in order to compete at shortstop. Solid around player with skills and some tools that project beyond high school.

6/1/18-6/3/18 @ BAWS 2018 - Lean athletic body type on this 5-foot-9 150 switch-hitting middle infielder with athletic proportions. Narrow stance with slight leg lift timing before extended stride to ball; finds balance in posture and ability to stay compact with line drive swing. Similar profile from both sides of the ball. Average arm showing carry and ability to move well on the run with easy arm actions; fielding can have bouts of stiffness. Fluid runner with quick feet down the line; 4.34 Home-1^st.