Nick Tyson Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Nicholas Tyson
Born 01/13/1988 in Blackwood, NJ
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Florida Gateway College
Drafted in the 32nd round (962nd overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2006.

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Nick Tyson is probably the best pure athlete in New Jersey, with enticing speed and arm strength. He's lanky and needs to fill out, but he could have a future as an outfielder or on the mound, thanks to his easy upper-80s heat and projectability.

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Tyson was New Jersey's best two-way prospect in 2006, doubling as a projectable outfielder and righthander. Most teams preferred him on the mound, including the Brewers, who took him in the 32nd round-- one pick after Rob Bryson--and signed him as a draft-and-follow last spring. They thought he threw too many innings at Lake City (Fla.) CC, so they monitored his workload closely in his pro debut. Tyson throws his fastball at 90-92 mph and his velocity could improve as he gets stronger. His sharp curveball--the best in the system--gives him another strikeout pitch. He shows good presence and poise on the mound, as well as command of his pitches. His changeup is a distant third offering and will be a point of emphasis. As with Bryson, Milwaukee is anxious to see what Tyson can do in his first full season, which he'll spend in low Class A. He has improved significantly from high school to junior college to his initial taste of pro ball, and the Brewers believe he'll move steadily through the system.