Marlins select Ball State right-hander Kyle Nicolas No. 61 overall

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

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(Video courtesy: D1Baseball.com)