Tanner Nickols

PBR 2026 San Diego Summer ID

Tanner Nickols 1B / OF / Los Alamitos High School, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, CA / 2027 Nickols showcased the traits of a prototypical corner bat with a physical, strong-bodied frame capable of handling either first base or a corner outfield spot. Defensively, he recorded an 87 mph outfield arm—the third-best mark among all outfielders—while also showing an 84 mph arm from first base, giving him versatility between the two positions. His thick lower half provides an excellent foundation for future power, and the offensive metrics backed that up throughout the workout. Nickols posted a 99.9 mph max exit velocity while averaging 93.3 mph, producing a strong 85.7% sweet spot rate. The swing consistently generated backspun line drives, resulting in a 392-foot max batted distance and showing the ability to impact the baseball with authority. For a player carrying a 200-plus-pound frame, he also moved well, running a 7.09 60-yard dash, which fits comfortably within a long-term corner outfield profile. The combination of present strength, offensive impact, and better-than-expected athleticism makes Nickols an intriguing uncommitted 2027 prospect heading into his senior year out of Los Alamitos.