Nicholas
Paredes

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Proportional build with strength in the lower half.
Hits: RHH. Very wide stance and crouched posture. Hands get set quietly into position well below shoulder height with a vertical barrel angle. Lift and replace stride maintaining wide base. Short rocking load into the lower half. Direct routes to the ball with a linear path with the hands. Slight lean back in posture at contact. Maintains balance well throughout the swing.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81 MPH. 278' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.3/4 arm slot with a loose and clean arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with short and active feet. Works around the ball well and plays underneath the ball. Fields with soft hands and feel for glove action.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: SS

Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pound lean frame with room for added strength and size. 

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and upright posture.  Hands set above shoulder height with tight to the ear.  Horizontal bat angle with barrel head pointed towards pitcher.  Leg lift stride that gets back to neutral.  Has quick hands through the zone with good rotational acceleration.  Balance and hand strength are developing tools.

Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. 

Arm: RH.  INF-74 mph.  ¾ arm slot with short arm action and hand working across the body at release.

Defense: In the infield shows attacking feet and rhythm.  Creates angles with shoulder turn.  Works well laterally to both sides.  Shows a developing feel of glove action and soft hands.  

Run: 4.47 runner from home to first.