CLAY - In a ceremony on Wednesday, December 8, Nicholas Youngblood, catcher and utility player for the Clay-Chalkville Cougars, signed his NLI to further his baseball career with the University of Alabama - Huntsville Chargers.
Youngblood is a senior for the Cougars and he is quite the decorated athlete on the diamond.
Thus far, Nic has a .333 batting average, .432 on-base percentage, .879 on-base plus slugging, 14 extra base hits, 37 RBI and 25 stolen bases.
2x Alabama Baseball Coaches Association All-Star
2x Jefferson County Baseball Coaches All-County team
Youngblood's head coach Landon Robinson said the following about his latest signee. "First of all, this came as no surprise. Nic started on varsity as a freshman, and you would have never known he was a freshman just watching him play. He is one of the hardest working kids I have ever coached. He's always doing something to improve. He works extremely hard in the weight room and his strength these last couple of years has improved so much. He is also one of the most respectful kids I have ever coached. He does everything that is asked of him. Nic is also the leader of the team. Not just this year but he really started being a leader last year as a junior. He is the first one to rally everyone when things go bad and get stuff back on track. It's been a pleasure to coach him the last 4 years!"
Nic himself spoke on the experience. "It was a great experience, something I've dreamed about for a long time. All glory goes to God, I would not be in the position I am today without him. It was great seeing tons of family and friends who have supported me throughout this journey and to finally sign my NLI to play at the next level. I will continue to trust in this process and continue to grow as a player but also a young man. This day is only a steppingstone to where I dream to be. I look forward to my last high school season and making a great run with my brothers on the field."
Nic also held offers from Tuskeegee, Stillman, Miles and Dillard in addition to the UAH offer. He will be used as a utility player for the Chargers.
Youngblood looks to start his senior season off right on March fourth as his Cougars welcome the Moody Blue Devils in the season opener.