Quotes

“He was the most unselfish guy I ever knew, he'd do anything for anybody. He was really getting everything together, as a person and on the field, and it just seemed like he was on top of the world.”

Brad Coon, former teammate and friend

“Nick was just a pleasure to work with, very down-to-earth and it seemed like nothing could really bother him. If things were going good, or things were going bad, he was always the same exact person. He believed in himself, and was always able to make the necessary adjustments.”

Bobby Mitchell, Salt Lake Bees manager

“He was the kind of kid who liked to talk, and who had a really good sense of humor. One would get the sense that as a big league pitcher he was going to stick around for a very long time, but he never came across as overly cocky.”

Phil Elson, Arkansas Travelers broadcaster

“Nick was a guy who could always make you laugh, he was quick-witted and a real jokester. He was great to hang out with, and there wasn't anything negative that you could say about him. He was the type of person who everyone always wanted to be around.”

Matt Brown, teammate and friend