Prep Baseball Report

Top Ten Player Profiles of 2016: No. 7 Nate Brown



By Matt Huck
Area Scout

Over the last couple weeks we have counted down the 2016 calendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2016. After drilling down into our google analytics we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles by you the reader in 2016.

No. 7 Nate Brown


Nate Brown

RHP Nate Brown (Arrowhead) checks in as the seventh most viewed profile of 2016 after coming in at No. 5 last year. Brown was drafted in the 40th round by the New York Yankees following his senior season, but chose to honor his commitment to the University of Florida. His profile saw the most views following his performance at the 2016 Super 60.

Scouting Report on Brown

2016 Super 60 - Florida recruit. 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame, lean and loose body with plenty of room for continued physical development. Athletic right-handed pitcher, high-ceiling prospect. Highly athletic arm action, quick and loose, slot somewhere between 3/4 and high-3/4. Athletic delivery, shows rhythm and tempo, repeats well. Fastball shows plus life, topped at 92 mph, sitting 90-91, with late, hard arm-side run. Slider shows plus potential, throws pitch with conviction, 78-79 mph, more lateral action. Also throws curveball at similar speed, 77-79 mph, flashed erratic depth and shape. Changeup is promising offering, thrown aggressively at 77-80 mph, with arm-side sink.  Shows feel for all four pitches.

Top Ten Most Viewed Profiles