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2016 West Academic Showcase
Nicholas Cutka is a 2018 SS/ with a 5-9 140 lb. frame from Temecula, CA who attends Temecula Valley. Compact frame with a lean, athletic build. Projects for additional size with strength thorughout frame. Ran a 7.50 sixty yard dash. Primary shortstop, smooth feet while rounding the baseball, funnels baseball at a slightly deeper position with clean pick ups. Flashed good range to both sides with athletic actions while on the run. Throws across the infield from a three-quarters arm slot that produces accurate carry to the bag. Athletic, smooth footwork and glove skills while working through slow roller. Right handed hitter with a balanced, straight stance and a leg lift trigger. Lower half launch with linear actions producing good shift into contact. Swings with intent on a, extended line drive swing plane that produces solid bat speed through extension. Primarily used a line drive approach to the middle of the field, flashed the ability to turn barrel to the pull side gap and produce some loud contact. Tools will continue to improve with physical development and maturity. Very good student as well.