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Rays Top 50 Prospects: No.14, Nick Solak

When the Rays dealt Steven Souza to the Diamondbacks, many of us were broken hearted. But when we heard that this guy was part of the returns it definitely helped heal that wound.

No.14, INF Nick Solak, 23 yrs old

Born: January 11th, 1995 in Woodridge, IL

Height/Weight: 5’11” 175 lbs Bats/Throws: R/R

Signed: by the Yankees for $950,000 after taken in the 2nd rd of the 2016 MLB draft

Twitter profile statement:Chicago | University of Louisville | Tampa Bay Rays Organization”

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DRB Writers ranking

Nick Solak: Abilities

  • Above-average hit tool
  • Speed that should allow for good range and 15-20 SB annually
  • Solid on-base abilities
  • Average and versatile fielding abilities

Grades for ‘18 (Pipeline): H: 55 | Pwr: 40 | Run: 55 | Arm: 40 | Fld: 50 | Overall: 50

  • Abilities notes: Although his power isn’t rated highly by Pipeline, Nick has shown enough power to maintain an ISO over .