Nick
Kosmetatos

8/7/18 - Recent Butler commit. 6-foot-1, 185-pound, right-handed hitting infielder; strong, athletic-build, durable lower half. Offensively, quiet, balanced setup, smooth load, toe-tap stride and maintains balance through contact. Loose, strong hands, creates easy bat speed, consistent hard contact. Level bat path, extension through contact and gap-to-gap approach; 87 mph exit velocity. Went 2-for-2 with a double to left-center field and scored a run. Defensively, one of the top defensive third baseman's in the class. Easy, athletic actions, ranges well to both sides, maintains body control. Soft, confident hands, clean transfer, loose strong arm action. Accurate arm, throws carry and topped at 88 mph. Ran a 7.25 laser-timed 60.

6.12.18 - 6-foot-1, 190-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, athletic build, strength transfers to the field. Offensively, relaxed, balanced setup, smooth load, short toe tap trigger. Strong hands, level, compact bat path with extension, line drive hitter, gap to gap approach, ball comes off the bat hard, easy effort and rhythm involved. Fast bat speed, exit velocity topped 96 mph from a tee. Defensively, natural, effortless actions, plays through with smooth footwork, soft hands, exchanges are quick and clean, maintains body control. Arm plays short and loose, high ¾ slot, throws carried 88 mph across the diamond. Present foot speed, 6.90 runner in the 60. 

2.11.18 - 6-foot-1, 190-pound, infielder with a strong, advanced, well-proportioned frame. Runs well for size, 7.03 laser-timed 60. High-level defender at third base. Easy, athletic actions, advanced hands, feel and body control on the move. Can throw from multiple angles on the move; accurate throws, easy arm strength and carry, clocked at 89 mph. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth load, short toe-tap stride and fluid rhythm. Loose hands, fast bat, ball jumps off the bat at times and works gap-to-gap; 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. 

10.15.17 - 6-foot-1, 190-pound, strong, physically built, right-handed hitting infielder. Continues to show he is one of the top uncommitted position players in the Illinois’ 2019 class. Showed off an impressive set of tools, 90 mph infield arm, 94 mph exit velocity and 7.13 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, short stride, fluid rhythm and good balance throughout. Simple swing, creates easy bat speed, ball jumps off the bat. Short bat path, extension through contact and gap-to-gap approach. Defensively, athletic, confident infield actions, profiles as a third baseman. Soft, sure hands, fluid footwork and clean transfer. Easy arm across the diamond, accurate with carry. High-follow 2019 infielder.

7.18.17 - 6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting third baseman with a strong frame. Showcased well both at the plate and in the field. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short, smooth load and good balance. Line drive, gap to gap hitter with a fast bat and fluid rhythm. Strength thru contact with 93 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.15. Defensively has a short, loose arm action from a ¾ slot. Accurate throws with carry across the infield at 85 mph. Athletic actions, plays thru the ball with a clean exchange and fluid footwork. 

1.15.17 - 6-foot, 185-pound, strong, right-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, easy, hard contact at times. Path works uphill and gap-to-gap approach. Balanced, open setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Registered an 83 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, athletic actions and body control on the infield. Soft hands, fields out front and has the ability to change arm actions on the infield. Throws flash carry and clocked at 82 mph across the diamond. 7.36 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

10.23.16 - 6-foot, 185-pound, right-handed hitting infielder with a strong, physically advanced frame. Offensively, strength through contact, ability to square up baseballs and flashed bat speed. Balanced setup, short stride, gap-to-gap approach with lift in swing and an 80 mph exit velocity. Defensively, easy, athletic actions on the infield. Soft hands, fields out in front, body control and clean exchange. Clean arm, throws have carry, clocked at 81 mph across the infield. Also, ran a 7.62 laser-timed 60.