Maine Commit, 6-foot-1, 230-pound athletic strong frame. Advanced during batting practice, Ayres clocked an exit velocity of 94 mph. (71.0 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Has explosive bat speed, loose upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 8.24. 

Exit Velocity: 94 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 8.24

Nicholas Ayres: 1B/3B, (2023) out of Duxbury, MA. is a physical 6-foot-1, 230-pound prospect. At the plate, Ayres put on a show during his round. He showed good hand-speed, the ability to use the middle of the field, producing an eye popping 100 MPH exit velocity with a (72.20 mph bat speed average) and (22.24 mph hand speed average). He starts in a balanced, athletic stance with loose hands. The bat takes a quick, uphill path through the hitting zone and finishes on plane. In the infield, he made throws up to 81 MPH across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls, he showed a clean exchange, sure hands, and athletic smooth feet. He also recorded a 60 time of 7.75.

Nicholas Ayres: 1B/3B, (2023) Duxbury, MA. 6-foot-1, 230-pound mature athletic build. Above average approach and advanced at the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 95 mph. (66.10 mph bat speed average). (19.20 mph hand speed average). Setup consisted of a small load and a balanced athletic stance. Bat speed was above average, had an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive approach. Projectable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 77 mph; has a clean exchange, consistent developing feet, and soft developing hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Using a loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.6.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Nicholas Ayres, Duxbury, 2023, MA

Position: 1B/3B

Body: 6-foot-1, 230-pound mature athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average advanced. Setup was liked of a small load and a balanced athletic stance. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 85.86 mph. 66.10 mph bat speed average. 19.20 mph hand speed average. Ranks #1 with ev at the event. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, consistent developing footwork, clean exchange. Projectable.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).

Nicholas Ayres: 3B/RHP, (2023) Duxbury, MA. 6-foot-1, 220-pound mature frame. Above average in the box, Ayres had a max exit velocity of 95 mph. (66.11 mph bat speed average). (19.02 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide stance with a tight load, then used a small leg kick stride. Had explosive bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 80 mph; shows soft hands, a clean exchange, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a loose arm action and a ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.58. Capable on the mound, using a consistent arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with falling off shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 79-80 mph; showed arm side control and running action. (Max spin 2157; Avg 2085). Throws a 11/5 curveball that shows glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 1919; Avg 1872). 

Scout Evaluation 

Nicholas Ayres, Duxbury, 2023, MA

Position: 3B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 220-pound mature frame.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Begins in a wide stance with a tight load, then uses a small leg kick stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 90.03 mph. 66.11 mph bat speed average. 19.02 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.58 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Capable. tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. high ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, consistent arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.

FB: T80. 79-80 mph. (Max spin 2157;  Avg 2085). Arm side accuracy, running action. 

CB: Glove side control, sweeping action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1919; Avg 1872).