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#31 Nick Highberger
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Position:
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Right-Handed Pitcher
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Bats:
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R
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Throws:
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R
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Height:
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5'11"
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Weight:
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175
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Year:
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Freshman
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Hometown:
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Rye, Colo.
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High School:
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Rye HS
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Experience:
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High School
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2009-12 (Rye High School)
- A four-year letter winner for the Thunderbolts, Highberger led Rye to a 22-2 record as a senior and a perfect 25-0 mark in 2011.
- Rye HS claimed the Colorado State Title in 2011 and were the semifinalists last season.
- Nick sported a 9-2 record as a senior, posting a 0.68 ERA. His stats earned Highberger the team and conference MVP honors.
- Highberger was also All-West Central League First Team and All-Colorado First Team following both his junior and senior seasons.
- During the Thunderbolts’ undefeated year in 2011, Highberger was 9-0 with a 1.42 ERA.
- Highberger also played summer baseball for Cherry Creek, finishing 9-1.
- In addition to his dominance on the mound, Nick also set the Rye HS record for steals in a season with 29 as a junior.
- Nick was also active in the classroom, earning a spot on the honor roll each semester and taking part in student council at Rye HS.
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