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2023 Michigan Indoor Showcase
Thomas Niles is a 2026 SS/RHP, OF with a 5-10 175 lb. frame from Goodrich, MI who attends Goodrich. Recorded a 7.01 second 60-yard dash time. Primary shortstop with a high-waist frame and athletic build. Hands work out front while fielding and throws across the diamond from a lower arm slot at 77 mph. Works through the ball in the outfield with a one-hand gather and high slot on throws with carry and accuracy at 79 mph. Athletic actions at both spots with accurate throws from distinctly different arm slots. Secondary right-handed pitcher with a full arm swing to a high 3/4 arm slot release similar to the outfield. Direct line to the plate with fastball up to 78 mph (1556 RPM) and curveball at 65 mph (1191 RPM). Featured a straight changeup at 72 mph (1443 RPM) as a solid third offering. Repeats his delivery with a feel to execute a three-pitch mix. Right-handed hitter with an even base and high back elbow slot. Slight weight shift to the backside with short knee-lift trigger stride. Rotational upper half with middle-to-pull side approach and contact out front. Present strength at contact when he lets the ball travel with impact through the middle of the field. Excellent student.