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2015 National Academic Showcase
Nick O'Brien is a 2016 RHP/OF with a 6-2 170 lb. frame from Keller, TX who attends Timber Creek HS. Lean build on large, tall frame with wide shoulders. Very projectable with ability to add strength and muscle to frame. Shows feel for delivery, load and gather on back leg at balance point, rotates well and shifts, drives forward, down into lower, three-quarter's arm slot. Deceptive elements with extended arm action. Fastball in mid-80s, topping at 86 mph with good tailing action and natural, heavy sink when located down in zone. Also shows developing feel for slider in upper-70s, flashes true slider tilt with late break. Mixes two pitches effectively and keeps hitters off balance, pounds strike zone. Named to Top Prospect List. Excellent student.