OFP, Role, ETA, tool grades and more! Sophomore standout pitcher Doug Nikhazy was arrested and charged with driving under the influence early Monday morning in Oxford. He struck out 142 and walked 31 in 92. Cleveland thinks the changeup will come along a little more. He was a freshman All-American in 2019 after he set the Mississippi freshman record with 86 strikeouts in 89.2 innings, and he also pitched with the Collegiate National Team in 2019. Biggest. Source: https://www.youtube.com/user/PerfectGameBaseball, Tagged: MLB Draft 2021, pitching prospects, Analytics, Wyatt Olds, Gage Jump, Josh Hartle, Irving Carter, Doug Nikhazy, Ma'Khail Hilliard, Domonic Hamel, Seth Lonsway, Luke Hayden, Mason Erla, Eric Cerantola, JP Massey, Aidan Maldonado, Luke Murphy, Brock Selvidge, Pitching Breakdowns, Wyatt Kleinberg. In 2021, the Rebels right-hander had the best season of his collegiate career, striking out 142 batters (13.89 K9) while walking 31 (3.03 BB9) over 92 innings. I hoped Cleveland would have interest but wasnt sure hed be around for them at 58 or theyd take him that high. Doug Day at Swayze Nikhazy, who started the year on Friday nights but moved to Saturdays after his return from a pectoral muscle strain, slid back into the Friday night role after Hoglund went down earlier in the week. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Oh, and hes a little crazy on the mound and a fiery competitor, thats always fun and Cleveland likes that kind of makeup. In 2021, the left-hander had a 2.45 earned run average, 12 wins compared to only two losses in 16 total appearances. The class appears extremely strong on the prep infield side. Nikhazy should still go around the 2nd round as expected. Scouting Reports on the Cincinnati Reds 2023 International Signings. IBI Staff. Douglas Samuel Nikhazy (born August 11, 1999) is an American baseball pitcher in the Cleveland Guardians organization. He mixed those pitches to near perfection in his best start this season, a one-hit complete game shutout of Mississippi State in which he walked two batters and struck out 12. Nikhazy doesn't have ideal size -- he's generously listed. The fastball is generally just 88-91 but works well at the top of the zone with some run and tilt. Tony Lastoria He allowed one hit. Just because you wake up and everyone -- whether you're the guy that gets drafted 10th or you're the last guy in the Draft -- you still feel like Aaron Rodgers in that green room just waiting to get drafted no matter what's going on. There are no statistics available for this player. OFP, Role, ETA, tool grades and more! Birthdate: 8/11/1999 (23 y, 5 m) Drafted: 2021 June Amateur Draft - Round: 2, Pick: 22, Overall: 58, Team: Cleveland Indians. And so the RubberDucks moved their relievers yes, their humble relievers directly into the central cone. @pros I understand the issue with Bieber but a slow sta By BZRD , 10 months ago. In 4.2 IP, Nikhazy walked six batters and struck out nine. I won't lay t By Willie Hood , 9 months ago. Team ranks accompanied by full scouting reports and MiLB video. Cleveland fans also might be interested to know that Nikhazy broke Ole Miss freshman record for punchouts, previously held by LHP Drew Pomeranz, the last college starting pitcher Cleveland took in the first round and from Ole Miss, too. Draft: 2021, Cleveland Indians, Round: 2, Overall Pick: 58. Doug Nikhazy - Left-handed Starting Pitcher School: Mississippi; Age: 21.9; Height: 6'0; Weight: 205; Bats: Left; Throws: Left Doug Nikhazy Pre-Draft Rankings: IBI - 77 MLB.com - 56 Prospects Live - 44 Hadn't pitched since 2019 (2021 TJ), and had never pitched above short season ball. @bzrd I think Bieber is a special case since he was hur By The Prosecutor , 10 months ago. April 7, 2022: LHP Doug Nikhazy assigned to Lake County Captains. He has a nice hooking breaking ball (around 2500rpm) that compliments the heater well. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. It's definitely Doug Day every day, Guardians pitching coordinator Joel Mangrum said. (Error Code: 100013) 02:03 PG Showcase Benefits 00:30 Introducing PerfectGame.tv 03:43 We Are Perfect Game WANT VIDEO? Heres the link to the article https://www.prospectslive.com/mlb-draft/whatmetricallymakesanace/part1/wyattkleinberg. Sports Director OXFORD, Miss. Doug Nikhazy Selected for USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Camp Nikhazy closed the season with a team-best 9-3 record and 3.31 ERA. Click here to join for $4.99! However, he is a smaller lefthander with a 6-foot, 205-pound frame and a fastball that has peaked in the 94-95 mph range this spring, averaging just 88-90 mph. Aaron Fitt. His curveball is likely his second best offering; a big bender with plenty of depth though it can get loopy when he doesn't finish through the pitch. Age: 23. It's hard with an auto-out in the lineup. Before the coronavirus shutdown, Doug had a nice 12.1 K/9 with a 0.78 WHIP. Nikhazy has been a rock for Ole Miss since his freshman campaign in 2019, setting the school record for strikeouts by a freshman with 86. June 14, 2019 By olemisssports.com DURHAM, N.C. - After a standout freshman season with Ole Miss baseball, Doug Nikhazy has been selected for this summer's USA Baseball Collegiate National Team training camp. Chase Parham . In part 1 of a three-part series, Wyatt Kleinberg breaks down what makes an ace, and 2021 Draft prospects that fit the mold using both analytics and mechanical analysis. 1-14-21 - Baseball America . Hi Willie, do we have an update on 2022/2023 internati By Jorge Mayor , 3 months ago. PS Partners . Become an Insider and join IBI today! Your source for everything Guardians from the Minors to the Majors, Image: Courtesy of Ole Miss The Cleveland Indians selected Doug Nikhazy Left-handed Starting Pitcher with the second-round pick (58th overall) in the 2021 MLB Draft. Nikhazy, a political science major, comes in at 60 and 205 pounds. MLB.com ranks Nikhazy as the No. Arthur Kinney Nikhazy's performance this season is an extension of three standout years at Ole Miss that produced a 24-6 record and 2.81 ERA in 40 appearances, 33 of them starts. A quick search of the hashtag on Twitter will load your feed with countless videos of Nikhazy being funny in the dugout or getting fired up on the rubber, along with highlight reels of his junior (and final collegiate) season. His FB gets a lot of swing-and-miss even though his velo is about average. Charismatic West Orange High alum Doug Nikhazy, who excelled in college baseball for Ole Miss, was selected by the Cleveland Indians as the No. by Retrosheet. July 14, 2022: Lake County Captains placed LHP Doug Nikhazy on the 7-day injured list. Nikhazy was selected 58th overall in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians. 2020 (Sophomore): Season cut short due to the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 Rebel Friday night starter in all four weekend series Named 2020 Preseason All-American (Collegiate Baseball, NCBWA) Worked to a 3-1 record, 2.35 ERA with 31 strikeouts and nine walks over 23.0 IP Recorded a .120 WHIP, lowest among all starters Went at least 5.0 IP in every single start Named SEC Pitcher of the Week after going 6.0 no-hit innings with nine strikeouts in combined no-hitter of Xavier (2/21) Went 5.1 IP with four runs allowed in Rebels only loss of the year in the season opener vs. No. Its the happiest day of the week.. That remains to be seen. pic.twitter.com/KWvzpQRLcT. Doug Nikhazy Left-handed Starting Pitcher, School: Mississippi; Age: 21.9; Height: 60; Weight: 205; Bats: Left; Throws: Left, With the 58th pick, the @Indians select @OleMissBSB left-hander Doug Nikhazy, No. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Nikhazy also has a curve in his arsenal, and he does a very good job with his changeup (both drop with a slight running action to the arm side on the change). MEET DOUG NIKHAZY: How LHP has come to dominate college baseball in his own way, HOOVER HOPES: Here's what Ole Miss baseball needs to do in SEC Tournament to prove its a legit College World Series contender. This was first reported by the Oxford Eagle. 1 Louisville working against the Cardinals ace Reid Detmers (2/14) Picked up second win of the year vs. High Point (2/28) Did not allow a hit or run in 6.0 IP in rout over Princeton (3/6). 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Sophomore pitcher Doug Nikhazy was arrested in the early morning hours of Monday. Note: GBI works best with these browsers: Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge. (MSU athletics) STARKVILLE On a sunny spring Saturday from jam-packed Dudy Noble Field after an 9-0 Ole Miss whitewash of Mississippi State, why write 700 words when just two will do? In college, I was kind of stepping across my body a little bit, Nikhazy said. He earned All-SEC honors in 2021 and is a top candidate to earn All-America honors one year after being named a third-team All-America honoree by Collegiate Baseball and two years after being named a Freshman All-America honoree by Collegiate Baseball and Perfect Game. Doug Nikhazy. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Doug Nikhazy . August 17, 2021 Rhymes with Crazy. 1. Broadway went in the 6th round to the Chicago White Sox. It was like my worst nightmare, Nikhazy said, describing his Draft day. Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 1:06 PM ET, Park Factors and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. OFP, Role, ETA, tool grades and more! Doug Nikhazy Stats & Scouting Report - Baseball America Draft prospects who stood out in NCAA regionals Mace was selected by the Indians in Competitive Balance Round B as the 69th overall pick. Between Sunday and Monday the Cincinnati Reds made it official with 14 signings. OFP, Role, ETA, tool grades and more! Player page for Doug Nikhazy of the Akron RubberDucks. 26 Doug Nikhazy Class Junior Position LHP/OF Ht./Wt. 67 prospect in the 2021 MLB Draft, grading him as a potential second-round pick. Cleveland has selected Nikhazy with the 58th overall pick in the 2021 first-year player draft. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Power Rankings. IBI Staff. January 16, 2023. He recorded a one-hit shutout vs. Mississippi State and set a single-game record with 16 SO vs. Florida State at the Oxford Regional. As we have been for the last few months, today we pump out 50 more prospects in our lead up to the 2021 MLB Draft. Crazy Nikhazy displays an advanced ability to mix up and spot his pitches. A smaller framed left-hander (listed in some places at 510) hailing from the Sunshine State, he is an experienced starter pitching for both the US national team and the University of Mississippi. An example of this is Triston McKenzie, who has very good extension (not to mention a rising FB). Team ranks accompanied by full scouting reports and MiLB video. When it was Friday, I saw people tweeting at me like, I miss Doug Day. So, it was a fun tradition.. Ole Miss new starman is underrated given what he shows us analytically for 2021. The article doesnt discuss Nikhazys release point, although it could be inferred that its relatively low because he is only 510 (Ive also seen him listed at 60). The Ole Miss baseball team may have a different rotation for opening weekend. Power 9.3 / 10. Here are three things to know about Doug Nikhazy, Ole Miss baseball's star, All-SEC left-hander with MLB and College World Series aspirations. He played college baseball for the Ole Mis Doug Nikhazy - Top podcast episodes Born: 8/11/1999 in Burlington, NC. Nikhazy was a two-time All-American at Ole Miss, earning unanimous. combined their picks for the first two rounds in this mock draft -, San Diego Padres | Doug Nikhazy, lhp, Mississippi | (2/56) Noah Cardenas, c, UCLA, Click here for the full list of Mack's Scouting Reports. 56 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list: Watch live: https://t.co/oDjcuCzH7G pic.twitter.com/57VRBUda6R. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. He tied the school record for strikeouts in a. He displays advanced pitchability and is respected for the competitive fire and energy he brings to the mound. If Cardenas puts together anything close to what he did in 2019 at the plate, expect his name to appear far higher on this list. He ranks top five in the SEC in ERA, batting average against, strikeouts and wins. Those won't likely be the final signings from the class, but they are . I won't lay t By Willie Hood , 9 months ago. Doug Nikhazy Overview. Joseph Coblitz Nikhazy has also flashed a slow changeup to his glove side that could be a real weapon, but he uses it only sparingly. Nikhazy's stock has risen nearly 50 spots in Baseball America's top 400 prospect rankings since the start of the season. Doug Nikhazy went from freshman to likely the face of the Ole Miss program during his first season. Contact Nick Suss at 601-408-2674 or nsuss@gannett.com. ESPN ranks Nikhazy as the No. Cardenas, as Connor mentioned, is a standout defender behind the plate with intriguing offensive tools to boot, and should he hit in a big way in 2021, his stock is likely to rise up beyond the mid-50s. Another benefit a pitcher derives from good extension is that he releases his pitches closer to home plate, which gives hitters less time to react. Click here for more info on the browsers. So big jump for him to start at Akron and in the majors surprisingly. Theres also strength in the depth on the college pitching side. The southpaw is able to get the best of hitters with a fastball that reaches the 92 mph range. Despite the lower velo, Nikhazy does have some head-whack and effort in the delivery, though free passes have yet to bite him. He's striking out 12.89 batters per nine innings in SEC competition and SEC hitters are batting .182 against him. With spring baseball now in full-swing, its a good opportunity to reevaluate the 2021 talent and forecast how Julys draft may play out. Nikhazy is passionate on the mound, never bashful to let out an enormous roar after a big strikeout throughout his college career, yet hell tell you hes a pacifist, which is why he never thought he was cut out for football or other contact sports. Just missing the top ten was lefty Doug Nikhazy, who holds a career 3.12 ERA despite an undersized 5'10" frame. Sakowskis Take: Nikhazy represents an interesting play, with stuff that doesnt wow on the surface but with metrics that say no-doubt first rounder. Doug Nikhazy has MLB potential MLB.com ranks Nikhazy as the No. The Indians appear to be targeting pitchers in the draft this year. Here are three things to know about Nikhazy. Tony Lastoria An Ole Miss baseball player was arrested on a DUI charge early Monday morning. This in a total of 92 innings pitched. When I got here with the awesome pitching team that they have, they're like, Hey, why are we doing that? 2021 report: An Examination of . 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