Rockies select high school right-hander Mike Nikorak with 27th pick overall

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The Colorado Rockies took their second prep player of the first round by selecting high school right-hander Mike Nikorak with the 27th pick in the 2015 MLB Draft.

Nikorak, 18, was a compensation pick for the Rockies after Michael Cuddyer declined a qualifying offer last winter to sign with the New York Mets. The former all-conference quarterback throws an effortless mid- to high-90s fastball and is considered among the more projectable arms in this year's class.

The Rockies went with another upside pick with their first selection, securing the consensus top talent in the draft by making high school shortstop Brendan Rodgers the third overall pick.

Bio

Position: RHP
School: Stroudsburg High School, Stroudsburg, PA
Height/Weight: 6-5, 205 pounds
Age: 18
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Overview

A multi-sport athlete that was an all-conference quarterback before committing to baseball full time, the 6-foot-5 Nikorak boasts a solid frame and a 94-97 mph fastball that had him as one of the top high school pitching prospects in the draft.

Originally projected to fall in the 15-19 range, the right-hander possess an above-average curveball and a 78-81 mph changeup that is a work in progress.

Highlights

(Courtesy: MLB.com)