Marlins select Ball State right-hander Kyle Nicolas No. 61 overall
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With the 61st pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins selected Kyle Nicolas, a right-handed pitcher out of Ball State.
Nicolas had struggled to consistently find the strike zone but showed marked improvement before the coronavirus shutdown, which boosted his stock considerably.
Bio
Age: 21
Position: RHP
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 225 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Ball State
Tools
- Electric, high-90s fastball (70-grade tool)
- Smooth mechanics
- Threw more strikes in 2020
Why you're going to love this guy
- Struck out 17 over seven one-hit innings in his final start
- Fastball considered one of college baseball's best pitches
- Two-sport (basketball) star throughout high school
Things he'll need to overcome
- Historically struggles with control (45-grade)
- Secondary and tertiary pitches need work
2020 Stats
| IP (G) | ERA | K/9 | K/BB | HR/9 | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 (4) | 2.74 | 14.5 | 37/7 | 0.4 | 0.96 |
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