Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 1B Nick Cutaia (Fox Lane)


Joe Walentin
Scouting / Operations



Nick Cutaia

Class of 2021 / 1B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: 1B
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Fox Lane
    State: NY
  • Summer Team: Interstate Baseball
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.18
60-yard
(02/21/20)
81
INF Velo
(02/21/20)
79
OF Velo
(02/21/20)
96
Exit Velo
(06/15/19)
4.32
H-1st
(02/21/20)
Position
60-yard
7.59
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
7.18
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
79
H-1st
4.32
Exit Velo
91
Position
60-yard
7.68
INF Velo
77
Exit Velo
92
Position
60-yard
7.99
INF Velo
74
Exit Velo
96
Position
60-yard
7.44
INF Velo
76
OF Velo
77
H-1st
4.46
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
7.72
INF Velo
74
Exit Velo
87
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(07/06/20)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
(07/06/20)
255
Distance (avg)
(07/06/20)
348
Distance (max)
(07/06/20)
Hard Hit %
(07/06/20)
Sweet Spot %
(07/06/20)
Line Drive %
(07/06/20)
Fly Ball %
(07/06/20)
Ground Ball %
(07/06/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.7
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
348
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
(07/06/20)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/06/20)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
(07/06/20)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(07/06/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(07/06/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/06/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(07/06/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
20.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.1
Bat Speed (avg)
67.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Scouting Report

2/21/20

 

Physical: 5-11, 195-pounds. Physical, athletic frame. 7.18 runner in the 60; 4.32 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Upright, tall, relaxed stance with an even base, hands out in front of his body that work back along with a large leg kick for timing Hands get on plane early and are quick to the baseball, good use of the lower half with a strong finish. Lots of hard contact to pull side and up the middle. 91 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: OF: Gets low on approach and fields the ball outside his glove foot, crow hops to release, INF: Gets wide and low, fields the ball in the middle of his body and funnels the ball into his stomach. OF: Medium arm swing with an over the top slot, INF: Short arm swing with a low 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 81 MPH. OF - 79 MPH.

 

6/25/19

 

A physical 5-foot-10, 185 pounds projectable frame. Ran a 7.68 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively- Stands in the box in a tall stance. Uses a slight leg lift for timing and balance before attacking the baseball. Has loose hands and displayed hard consistent contact to the middle of the field. Good use of lower half. Top exit velocity was 92 MPH. Defensively- Gets in a low wide base when fielding the baseball. Moves well laterally. Has a smooth exchange and throws from a mid ¾ arm slot. Top throwing velocity was 77 MPH. The 2020 graduate has some upside and is a must follow.


 

2/20/19

 

A strong 5-foot-10, 185 pounds projectable frame. Ran a 7.44 60 yard dash. Offensively- stands in the box with a narrow stance. Uses a high leg kick for balanced and timing before attacking the baseball. Quick to the hitting zone, good use of the lower half through the point of contact. Flat bat path to a violent finish. Displayed hard consistent contact during the hitting portion. Exit velocity was 90 MPH. Defensively- aggressive actions during the defensive portion. Stays low, smooth funnel action to a quick release. Increase his throwing velocity from the last workout to 77 MPH. As an Inf, active footwork and smooth exchange to an above average release from a low ¾ angle. Gets himself in a good position when fielding the baseball. Top throwing velocity was 76 MPH.

 

7/17/18

 

5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Projectable frame. Offensively - Narrow, slightly open set up. High leg kick to get into forward stride. Lands in wide base, square to pitcher. Pulls hands back into strong hitting position to create separation. Level barrel path. Keeps hands inside of the baseball. Low effort swing that finds barrel consistently. Exit velocity was 84 MPH. Defensively - Stays low in a wide base when fielding. Funnels ball in center of body. Efficient footwork around the bag. Loose arm action. Side shuffle to get momentum into throws. Arm strength was 68 MPH.

 

6/25/18

 

5-foot-10, 170-pounds, stays through the ball, long arm action with 74 mph arm-strength. In the box, narrow stance with a high leg kick, hands drop slightly, finishes with a upward tilt in his bat path, 87 mph exit velo with consistent contact.

 

2/21/18

 

Cutaia stands at 5-foot-10. 145 pounds.  Ran a 7.89-60.  Offensively- short slightly opened stance. Hands held at about shoulder height.  Leg lift with large stride to engage with long swing path.  Exit velocity measured 82-MPH showing bat strength.  Defensively- from the outfield even stance slight bend at the knees to approach the ball crow-hop release with arm strength measured at 73-MPH.  From first base- wide base, fields behind the ball with smooth glove to hand transfer.  Long arm action at the 3/4- slot, 69-MPH across the diamond.

 


UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
2020 NYS Games NY 07/06 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
2020 JR. NY State Games NY 07/15 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
Northeast Select Preview NY 07/15 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
2020 Call to the Hall NY 07/21 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
NY Summer Prospect Games (Session 1) NY 07/21 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
NY Summer Prospect Games (Session 2) NY 07/21 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
NY Summer Prospect Games (Session 3) NY 07/22 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
NY Summer Prospect Games (Session 4) NY 07/22 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
All Stars Academy Scout Day NY 07/23 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
Northeast Pride Scout Day NY 07/23 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
PBR Junior Future Games NATIONAL 07/29 LakePoint Sports
2020 Downstate JUCO Sophomore Day NY 10/18 Dutchess Stadium