Nicholas
Houzenga

Preseason All-State 3/15/15
6-foot, 200-pound 2-way player. Solid build. Ran a 7.44 60. Fastball showed downhill plane at 77-80 mph. 12/6 breaking ball with flashes of sharp break down in zone. Changeup was in zone more than previous outing and had better feel. Clean arm action. Should continue to improve with training program and added strength. 74 mph exit velocity off tee. Flat bat path through zone with balance in swing. Singles/doubles hitter. Shows some pop mid-away when he gets extended.

Quad City Open 12/14/14
6-foot, 195-pound 2-way player. 7.5 60 time. Square physical build. Balanced in the box. Pre-set hands with no load. Low hand set with flat line drive swing plane through contact. Swing will work uphill at times with low hand set. Pull approach. 78 mph exit velocity off tee. Long over-the-top arm action. Throws show carry at 76 mph. Average actions and foot speed. Shows ability to make routine. Strong lower half on mound. O/T slot with occasional shoulder tilt creating downhill plane on fastball. Shows online delivery with short leg kick. Occasional quality spin on breaking ball. Overall has projectable arm strength. Fastball was 80-84 mph; Breaking ball was 64-66 mph; did not throw a changeup. Houzenga will be followed over the spring and summer with physical build and present arm strength.