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2023 Pittsburgh Indoor Showcase (Saturday)
Nicholas X Hernandez is a 2024 SS/RHP, 2B, MIF with a 5-7 150 lb. frame from Teaneck, NJ who attends Teaneck. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and some present strength throughout, additional room to fill. Ran a 7.33 60-yard dash. Primary shortstop, plays back on the ball, takes longer strides once underway and moved well up the middle, ball comes out of hand well and clean on release, can continue to work through the ball with lower half. Also pitched, full windup on the mound wiht a compact operation, leg lift into body with a full arm action through the backside working to a three-quarters release; quick tempo throughout. Hides the ball well, worked exclusively off of fastball and pitched to contact, topped out at 76 mph. Right-handed hitter, begins with an even stance and utilizes a leg lift trigger for timing in the box. Contact oriented approach, gets into a solid hitting position and found the barrel in live action. Repeats swing, short and handsy stroke with middle and pull side parts of the field, works on a linear path and keeps hands inside the ball.