Colorado follows up its selection of prep shortstop Brendan Rodgers (No. 3 overall) by grabbing Nikorak, one of the highest-upside pitchers in the class. At 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, Nikorak, also a high school quarterback, features one of the best fastballs in this year’s class, bumping 97-98 mph while routinely working in the 92-95 mph range with some sinking action. The 18-year-old right-hander’s curveball could give him a second plus pitch at maturity, thrown with tight spin and late, downer bite, and it’s worth noting that Nikorak also has a changeup that flashes above-average potential. This spring at Stroudsburg HS (Penn.
Chapman allows another run, still gets a save - Aroldis Chapman (R) Cincinnati Reds
