Will
Nikolay

Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-9, 177.3 pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider, slightly closed off base, lower setup, short stride. Flat path, adjustable, uses the entire field, feel for the barrel, strong with extension past contact. 72.1 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 337-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, over the top with carry, utilized multiple different slots.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, shuffles through to target, ranges well up the middle, natural actions at times, clean double play turn,
Athletic Testing: 7.17 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.04 Edge Score.

+ Will Nikolay, INF (De Pere): Standing in at a well-proportioned 5-foot-9, 180-pound frame, One of the top right-handed hitting infielders in the class with impact and minimal swing and miss. He continued to show off his natural hitting ability by putting together a loud round of BP, topping out at 96.4 mph for his highest batted ball exit velo of the day. He has a quiet, standard setup with little movement pre-pitch, before a quick leg-lift triggers the load where he is able to create seperation. He has notably quick hands and bat speed through the swing. Defensively, Nikolay works to the ball with short footwork, staying in rhythm consistently.

+ INF Will Nikolay (De Pere, 2027) continues to shine on both sides of the ball in front of our staff. He displayed his natural hitability with natural hand trigger that allows him to be so short and quick to the ball with control of the barrel. His max exit velocity off the bat was 91 mph and registered an average exit velocity of 86 mph exemplifying how often he got the barrel to and through the ball. Nikolay showed smooth actions and footwork in infield work as well. Nikolay continues to be a player who is firmly on our radar going into the spring.

Will Nikolay, De Pere (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-9, 177-pounds. Well proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Leg lift trigger, gains ground, repeats in rhythm, natural hand trigger creates separation. Natural feel to hit and natural swing sequence, gets good extension through the ball, hits low line drives through the big part of the field. 71.9 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 332' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Arm speed through the ball, 3/4 slot, can throw from multiple angles, accurate.
Defense: Active feet that cover ground, steady actions, sure hands.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 75.64 Edge Score

+ INF Will Nikolay (De Pere, 2027) started off his day by running a solid 7.10 seconds 60 yard dash. With the bat, the sophomore produced a 90 mph max exit velocity with 86 mph average exit velocity showing consistency throughout the round. On defense, he showcased fluid and steady defense up the middle with a chance to stick at shortstop but will be more than capable of manning both third base or second base. It was a good look at the sophomore from De Pere.

Will Nikolay, De Pere (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-8, 175-pounds. Athletic with present strength, more projection coming.
Hit: RHH. Wide, knee knock trigger, repeats, strong. Leverages the ball out front, stays behind the baseball, hands extend through the baseball through contact, hitterish look. 72.9 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Long arm action with a slight stab out of the glove. Flashed quick arm speed, works from an over the top slot. Throws flashed carry and played with accuracy.
Defense: Quality actions and feel with quick first step, soft hands.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 26.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 74.84 Edge Score

Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-8, 178-pounds. Compact frame, some strength in lower half.
Delivery: Up tempo, low leg lift, lands with slightly closed direction to home, medium leg swing finish to home with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T73, 70-73 mph. Hits spots, some arm side run. T1955, 1849 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Bigger break with the ability to land. T1970, 1871 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Can land, has depth and fade. T1296, 1233 average rpm.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 25.80 max vertical.

Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-8, 178-pounds. Compact frame, some strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, simple move back, longer stride. Hitterish with easy rhythm through the ball consistently barrelling balls, this swing works. 67.5 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.0 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two handed gather, steady hands, shuffle to throw.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 25.80 max vertical.

INF Will Nikolay (De Pere, 2027) stands at 5-foot-7, 177-pounds and took one of the more consistent rounds of BP this past weekend averaging exit velocity 83.0 mph and producing a max exit velocity of 89.4. Nikolay routinely used the middle of the field throughout his round producing hard line-drive contact with easy extension through the baseball.

INF/RHP Will Nikolay (De Pere, 2027) is a 5-foot-7, 145-pound prospect who started his day off by showing burst and athleticism when he ran a solid 7.43 second 60 yard dash. Next, Nikolay hits with a smooth right handed stroke who continually barrelled up baseball through the middle of the field. He displayed smoothness to his actions in the infield portion of the event. Finally, on the mound, he topped out at 74 mph from a ¾ slot and a quick arm. His curveball shows potential for a swing and miss weapon and has a developing changeup. 

Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic, strong build.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, medium leg swing finish to home.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, online, high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Strikes with carry through zone, two-seam shows run and tail. T2195, 1967 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, can land, flashes swing and miss weapon. T1609, 1545 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Cutting action, developing feel, throws with intent. T1579, 1496 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic, strong build.
Delivery: Medium leg lift, medium leg swing finish to home.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, online, high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Strikes with carry through zone, two-seam shows run and tail. T2195, 1967 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, can land, flashes swing and miss weapon. T1609, 1545 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Cutting action, developing feel, throws with intent. T1579, 1496 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic, strong build.
Hits: RHH. Upright set up slightly open. Hands drop slightly into footstrike before moving into a flat path, creates extension through the ball, stayed on the barrel up the middle.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 75 MPH. 252' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph. Medium online arc, 3/4 slot, quick arm with good extension out front.
Defense: Two-hand gather, shuffle step on throw, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Medium leg lift, medium leg swing finish to home.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arc, online, high 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Strikes with carry through zone, two-seam shows run and tail. T2195, 1967 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, can land, flashes swing and miss weapon. T1609, 1545 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Cutting action, developing feel, throws with intent. T1579, 1496 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic, strong build.
Hits: RHH. Upright set up slightly open. Hands drop slightly into footstrike before moving into a flat path, creates extension through the ball, stayed on the barrel up the middle.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 75 MPH. 252' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph.Medium online arc, 3/4 slot, quick arm with good extension out front.
Defense: Two-hand gather, shuffle step on throw, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.