23.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/14/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
OF
Nathan
Rowland
North Paulding (HS) • GA
6' 0" • 190LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: USA Scout National Team Nike Black 17U
6' 0" • 190LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: USA Scout National Team Nike Black 17U
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
79.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/14/24
8.8
Rot. Acc (max)
1/07/23
86
Hard Hit %
1/14/24
100.6
Exit Velocity (max)
1/14/24
94.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/14/24
343
Distance (max)
6/11/24
86
Sweet Spot %
1/14/24
6.8
60
6/11/24
3.72
30-yd
1/14/24
1.59
10-yd
1/14/24
20.5
Run speed (max)
6/11/24
-
INF Velo
94
OF Velo
1/14/24
83
C Velo
1/14/24
1.95 - 2.04
Pop Time
6/11/24
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
10/07/22
75 - 77
Velo Range
10/07/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
10/07/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.04
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.1
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
328
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.2
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.9
Exit Velocity (max)
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
100.6
Exit Velocity (max)
94.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
268
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: USA Scout
May 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
LakePoint Preseason ID
Jan 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
72.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
79.3
Bat Speed (max)
77.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
LakePoint Preseason ID
Jan 7, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.59
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.72
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.79
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.85
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.88
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
LakePoint Preseason ID
Jan 7, 2023
Swift
2.20
RSi (max)
2.20
RSi (avg)
1,585
Jump Power (max)
27.4
Jump Height (max)
27.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
86.37
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Prep Baseball Classic: Scout Blog - Jun 19, 2024
- 2024 Georgia Power 25: #19 North Paulding Wolfpack - Feb 1, 2024
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Catchers - Jan 17, 2024
- Scout Day: USA Scout - Statistical Analysis - May 23, 2023
- LakePoint Preseason I.D: Catcher Reports - Jan 30, 2023
- LakePoint Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Jan 13, 2023
- LakePoint Preseason ID: Blast Motion Boards - Jan 13, 2023
- LakePoint Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Jan 11, 2023
- LakePoint Preseason ID: Stats Story - Jan 9, 2023
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, hands at ears Pulls the ball well, can work it up middle 72.7 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-80 mph. Strong arm, with short/whippy arm action.
Defense: 1.95-2.04 pop times. Quick feet, athletic actions behind the plate.
ATH: 6.80 runner in the 60. 1.61 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Nathan Rowland, North Paulding (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. High waisted, leaner and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, relaxed set up in the box. Quick and explosive in the box, easy power to all fields. Small leg lift into the swing. Gap-to-gap BP round. 77 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 94.3 mph. 328' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-83 mph. OF-94 mph. Quick, shorter arm. (C) Short and quick.
Defense: 1.98-2.20 pop times. Lets the ball get deep, solid actions. (C) Quick exchange and transfers, good with blocks.
ATH: 1.59 and 3.72 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Position Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High waisted, rounded shoulders, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Powerful, athletic base with quiet movement in the hands to make for a low effort load. Simplified stroke is very efficient and in sequence. Timed up separation, shoulders work south in stride to go north post landing. Short, direct path with some late barrel angle. Matches plane very well and creates some natural uppercut.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 308' max distance. Hard line drives to the pull side, mixture of top and back spin. Very twitchy at the plate.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short arm action from the ear with solid carry and accuracy.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop times. Very focused, patient receiver. Plays low, impressive footwork and transfer for age.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High waisted, rounded shoulders, strong lower half.
Hits: RHH. Powerful, athletic base with quiet movement in the hands to make for a low effort load. Simplified stroke is very efficient and in sequence. Timed up separation, shoulders work south in stride to go north post landing. Short, direct path with some late barrel angle. Matches plane very well and creates some natural uppercut.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 MPH. 308' max distance. Hard line drives to the pull side, mixture of top and back spin. Very twitchy at the plate.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short arm action from the ear with solid carry and accuracy.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop times. Very focused, patient reciever. Plays low, impressive footwork and transfer for age.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High waisted, rounded shoulders, strong lower half.
Hits: RHH. Powerful, athletic base with quiet movement in the hands to make for a low effort load. Simplified stroke is very efficient and in sequence. Timed up separation, shoulders work south in stride to go north post landing. Short, direct path with some late barrel angle. Matches plane very well and creates some natural uppercut.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 MPH. 308' max distance. Hard line drives to the pull side, mixture of top and back spin. Very twitchy at the plate.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short arm action from the ear with solid carry and accuracy.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop times. Very focused, patient reciever. Plays low, impressive footwork and transfer for age.