Nick
Airola

4.13.17 - Joliet JC recruit. 5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher, lean, muscular build. Currently ranked No. 117 in Illinois’ 2017 class. Defensively is a highly accurate thrower, consistently on the bag, quick release, directional footwork, above-average carry. 1.95-2.10 pop times. Back-picked a runner at first base in game. Receives well, athletic feet. Went 1-for-4 with a single at the plate.

8.9.16 - 5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Defensively, short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Quick transfer and footwork behind the plate. Pop times ranged between 2.01-2.09 and was clocked at 79 mph from the crouch. At the plate hits from a tall setup with a short stride. Simple mechanically. Line drive hitter with a level swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.03.