6-5 Wake Forest freshman Grant Nicholson brings mid-90s arm talent and live-wire upside
Grant Nicholson is a 6-5 right-hander whose calling card is ceiling: reports describe him as having been up to 95 mph with real secondary stuff, and Wake Forest’s own coach said he brings “a different look” to the staff[5]. In the 2026 season, he logged 5 appearances and 1.2 innings with 3 strikeouts[9], and he’s already shown the ability to finish innings in meaningful spots[13]. The fit question is simple: if a team wants a projectable power arm with size, athleticism, and swing-and-miss traits, Nicholson is intriguing; if it wants polished strike-throwing right now, the ride may be a little bumpy.
