Nikolas
Panico

Elgin CC commit. 6-foot-3, 225-pound, extra-large, strong, two-way prospect. Right-handed pitcher, started on the mound and also hit in the two-hole. Offensively, advanced bat strength, made a lot of loud contact and has power potential to all fields. Finished the day 3-for-3 with a double, RBI and a walk. His double was drove off the wall in right center field. Also, smoked a line-drive single right back up the middle that went off the pitcher, forcing him to leave the game. Right-handed pitcher started on the mound and went five innings, scattering two hits, one earned run, struck out seven and walked two. Long arm action, from a high ¾ to over-the-top slot. Fastball sat 83-84 mph.

12/6/18 - Verbally committed to Elgin Community College.

6/11/18 - 6-foot-3, 225-pound, physically-built, strong upper and lower halves, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, balanced setup, weight starts back, short toe-tap stride, maintains balance. Power hitter with pull-side tendency, uphill barrel bath, gains extension through the zone, present bat speed, 93 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 7.46 laser-timed 60. Defensively, short, over-the-top slot, soft hands, clean on exchanges, 78 mph out of the crouch, pop times ranged between 2.16-2.24. On the mound, long, loose arm action, gets out front, high ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes in an athletic position. Fastball, mostly straight, 83-86. Curveball, 11/5 shape, thrown with intent, has depth, tight spin, feel for, 70-73. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, sinking action, 76-78. Split-finger, late tumble, located, 69-73.