Nate
George

Verbally committed to Northwest Florida State College.

Currently ranked No. 7 in the state, No. 346 in the country. Premier athlete with loud tools across the board, started in centerfield and hit out of the three-hole in this look. Twitchy right-handed hitter, creates easy bat-speed through the zone, looks to stay on top of the baseball, left the yard with a towering home run to left field. Easy range in the outfield, quick first step with athletic strides, takes charge and controls the position with confidence. Continues to establish himself as a draft follow throughout the spring.

We were eager to get our eyes on OF Nate George (Minooka, 2024) at our ProCase earlier this winter, but he unfortunately had to miss it due to illness. It was well worth the wait, as George further cemented his status as a true draft prospect this past Monday. Listed at a strong and highly athletic 6-foot, 200-pounds with sloped shoulders and a developed lower-half, George got his event going with a 6.39 in the 60, the best in-event by nearly .40 seconds. The right-handed hitter put on a show in BP, averaging 97.9 mph for his exit velocity with a max of 102.4 mph, also reaching up to 389’ for his max distance. He has a strong and athletic swing, using controlled aggression with a fluid, flat path to work loud hard contact up the middle and to his pull-side with natural lift at times. His athleticism was easily noticed in his round of defense as well, showcasing quick feet with athletic actions and a bounce in his step. He’s always had a strong arm, but it appears to have gotten even better; topping out at 96 mph from an athletic crow hop and quick ¾ release. High-level prospect that shoulder garner plenty of pro attention this coming spring.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 193-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, sits into legs, repeats, athletic. Fluid bat path with extension out front, hard line drive contact to the middle and pull-side with natural lift at times. 74.9 mph bat speed with 26 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 97.9 mph. 390’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 96 mph. Short path, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Bouncy defender, quick feet, athletic actions.
Run: 6.39 runner in the 60.

George is a high-caliber player that has consistently impressed in front of our staff throughout the summer circuit. To start, the 6-foot, 190-pound right-handed hitting outfielder possesses elite athleticism, previously running a 6.39 second 60 yard dash at the Lockport Preseason I.D. He would continue his success on Friday, combining his advanced bat-speed and bat-to-ball skills to launch a home-run to left-field. A free mover in the outfield with a strong arm, George has the tools to remain in centerfield at the next level. Currently ranked No. 12 in the state and No. 332 nationally. Will be a fun player to watch as he enters his senior year.

George is a high-caliber player that has consistently impressed in front of our staff throughout the summer circuit. To start, the 6-foot, 190-pound right-handed hitting outfielder possesses elite athleticism, previously running a 6.39 second 60 yard dash at the Lockport Preseason I.D. He would continue his success on Friday, combining his advanced bat-speed and bat-to-ball skills to launch a home-run to left-field. A free mover in the outfield with a strong arm, George has the tools to remain in centerfield at the next level. Currently ranked No. 12 in the state and No. 332 nationally. Will be a fun player to watch as he enters his senior year.

Eastern Illinois commit. Proportionate and strong 6-foot, 190 pound frame. On the barrel all day. Short and compact swing that keeps the barrel in the zone for a long time. Hands move with ease as well. Ulta-quick out of the box with aggressive instincts on the basepaths. Athletic defender with quick, accurate reads, covers ground easily to pair with a strong arm. Final Line: 3-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 R, 2B, 3B.

Eastern Illinois commit. Proportionate and strong 6-foot, 190 pound frame. On the barrel all day. Short and compact swing that keeps the barrel in the zone for a long time. Hands move with ease as well. Ulta-quick out of the box with aggressive instincts on the basepaths. Athletic defender with quick, accurate reads, covers ground easily to pair with a strong arm. Final Line: 3-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 R, 2B, 3B.  

The Eastern Illinois commit posted a strong season for Minooka, earning him third-team honors. The junior started the spring season off as one of the hottest hitters in the state, and finished the year slashing .380/.460/.833. George impacted the Minooka season in every way possible. He recorded 41 hits and 42 RBIs in 108 ABs this spring and was perfect in the outfield, committing no errors. George is currently the twelfth-ranked prospect in the Illinois 2024 class and continues to impress at every look.

The Eastern Illinois commit posted a strong season for Minooka, earning him third-team honors. The junior started the spring season off as one of the hottest hitters in the state, and finished the year slashing .380/.460/.833. George impacted the Minooka season in every way possible. He recorded 41 hits and 42 RBIs in 108 ABs this spring and was perfect in the outfield, committing no errors. George is currently the twelfth-ranked prospect in the Illinois 2024 class and continues to impress at every look. 

Eastern Illinois commit. Currently ranked No. 12 in the state. Athletic build, 6-foot, 190-pounds with lean strength, still has room for added physical development. Impressive athlete, uses his speed to his advantage in all aspects of his game, most notable on the basepaths, always looking to take the extra base with good instincts. Scored the lone run of the game by recording a single and then proceeding to steal second, third and then home on a passed ball. Recorded a 4.07 home to first time on an infield ground ball. Showcased above-average bat to ball skills, staying short and athletic with his hands to barrel up the baseball. Athletic defender with reliable hands, quick first step and easy reads, covers ground easily. Arm is strong and plays with life to his target (T94 mph in-event). High-follow 2024 prospect.

Eastern Illinois commit. Currently ranked No. 12 in the state. Athletic build, 6-foot, 190-pounds with lean strength, still has room for added physical development. Impressive athlete, uses his speed to his advantage in all aspects of his game, most notable on the basepaths, always looking to take the extra base with good instincts. Scored the lone run of the game by recording a single and then proceeding to steal second, third and then home on a passed ball. Recorded a 4.07 home to first time on an infield ground ball. Showcased above-average bat to ball skills, staying short and athletic with his hands to barrel up the baseball. Athletic defender with reliable hands, quick first step and easy reads, covers ground easily. Arm is strong and plays with life to his target (T94 mph in-event). High-follow 2024 prospect.

Eastern Illinois commit. George has been one of the best hitters in the state this season, and he continued to find success last week. In a game against Plainfield Central, he went 3-for-4 with a grand slam, double, and five RBIs. He added two more hits, two RBIs, and a walk against Joliet West, and three more hits with an RBI and a walk against Sandburg. On the week George went 10-for-15 with a grand slam, 10 RBIs, and five runs scored.

Season Stats:

(.500 BA/.549 OBP/1.526 OPS/.977 SLG), 4 HR, 3 3B, 3 2B, 25 RBI, 17 R, 6 BB, 4 K, 5 SB

Eastern Illinois commit. George had an impressive week going 5-for-8 with three home runs, five RBIs, six runs, two stolen bases, and a walk. Against Andrew, he was 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, two runs scored, a walk, and a stolen base. He tallied three hits with two home runs, three RBIs, four runs scored, and a stolen base against Providence.

Eastern Illinois commit. 6-foot, 190-pound, twitchy, athletic, right-handed hitting outfielder. Was one of the biggest winners coming off the winter showcase season where he showed some of the most dynamic set of tools in the class. Ran a 6.39, was 94 mph from the outfield to go along with a 103.7 mph max exit velocity and 377’ max batted ball distance. George started in center field and hit in the two-hole for Minooka. He finished 1-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored. His biggest swing of the day was a two-run double in the bottom of the third inning that helped break the game open. Aggressive mentality in the box, ready to hit approach and minimal swing-and-miss on the day. Ball flashed jump off the barrel, especially on a hard ground ball to the third baseman that resulted in a fielder's choice. Gets out of the box quick and athletic, high-motor on the bases. Talented junior who continues to impress every time we see him.

Eastern Illinois commit. 6-foot, 190-pound, twitchy, athletic, right-handed hitting outfielder. Was one of the biggest winners coming off the winter showcase season where he showed some of the most dynamic set of tools in the class. Ran a 6.39, was 94 mph from the outfield to go along with a 103.7 mph max exit velocity and 377’ max batted ball distance. George started in center field and hit in the two-hole for Minooka. He finished 1-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored. His biggest swing of the day was a two-run double in the bottom of the third inning that helped break the game open. Aggressive mentality in the box, ready to hit approach and minimal swing-and-miss on the day. Ball flashed jump off the barrel, especially on a hard ground ball to the third baseman that resulted in a fielder's choice. Gets out of the box quick and athletic, high-motor on the bases. Talented junior who continues to impress every time we see him.

OF/RHP Nate George (Minooka, 2024), a recent Eastern Illinois commit, put together an eye-opening performance, led by his 6.39 60-yard dash on the Swift Timing System. That 60-time was head and shoulders above the rest of the pack, with the second-best time coming in at 6.65. At the plate, he continued his strong day, showing elite bat speed for his age, taking violent controlled hacks while staying on the barrel and peppering the left-center field gap with loud contact. George led the field with a 103.7 max exit velocity, as well as a 376’ max batted ball. Defensively, George is highly athletic, as backed up by his 60; moving through the ball with intent and active footwork before transitioning into an athletic crow hop. His arm is clean and fluid throughout its’ path, playing with easy life and accuracy while reaching up to 94 mph. The 6-foot, 190-pound, on-the-rise junior also hopped on the mound and topped at 88.9 mph.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Methodical delivery, drop and drive delivery, closed toe at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 85-88 mph. Arm-side-run with life, finds in the bottom of the zone. T2262, 2205 average rpm. 
SL: 68-70 mph. T2110, 2010 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Feel for pitch, armside fade. T1698, 1637 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger. Explosive hand speed, aggressive swing, fast bat, on the barrel throughout and elevated hard, loud contact to the pull-side.
Power: 104 max exit velocity, averaged 91.3 mph. 377’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 94 mph. Fluid, clean arm action. Deliberately gather towards the target. Carry and accuracy to throws.
Defense: Glove plays off side of body, active feet working to and through the baseball, big crow hop.
Run: 6.39 runner in the 60.

OF/RHP Nate George (Minooka, 2024), a recent Eastern Illinois commit, put together an eye-opening performance, led by his 6.39 60-yard dash on the Swift Timing System. That 60-time was head and shoulders above the rest of the pack, with the second-best time coming in at 6.65. At the plate, he continued his strong day, showing elite bat speed for his age, taking violent controlled hacks while staying on the barrel and peppering the left-center field gap with loud contact. George led the field with a 103.7 max exit velocity, as well as a 376’ max batted ball. Defensively, George is highly athletic, as backed up by his 60; moving through the ball with intent and active footwork before transitioning into an athletic crow hop. His arm is clean and fluid throughout its’ path, playing with easy life and accuracy while reaching up to 94 mph. The 6-foot, 190-pound, on-the-rise junior also hopped on the mound and topped at 88.9 mph.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger. Explosive hand speed, aggressive swing, fast bat, on the barrel throughout and elevated hard, loud contact to the pull-side.
Power: 104 max exit velocity, averaged 91.3 mph. 377’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 94 mph. Fluid, clean arm action. Deliberately gather towards the target. Carry and accuracy to throws.
Defense: Glove plays off side of body, active feet working to and through the baseball, big crow hop.
Run: 6.39 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Methodical delivery, drop and drive delivery, closed toe at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 85-88 mph. Arm-side-run with life, finds in the bottom of the zone. T2262, 2205 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph.  T2110, 2010 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Feel for pitch, armside fade. T1698, 1637 average rpm.

OF/RHP Nate George (Minooka, 2024) flashed two-way intrigue at this event, starting with a loud round of BP on Tuesday. A muscular 6-foot, 175-pound athlete, George averaged 90.3 mph off his right-handed barrel, peaking at 96.7 mph and sending his furthest batted ball 357 feet, per TrackMan. Though he didn’t run at this event, George has run as fast as a 6.64 60 at our events in the past and he jumped 31.3 inches on the vertical test, too. That night, George hopped on the mound and pumped his fastball at 82-85 mph with hard arm-side action at times. He landed a 66-70 mph curveball around the zone for strikes and faded his low-70s changeup, too.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build with twitch.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium balance point into a slight drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with the plate. In-game stats: 2 IP, 4K, 1BB, 1H, 0ER
Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.5, 82-84 mph. Finish through the zone with running action to the arm-side. T2248, 2175 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2046, 1960 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Mostly straight with slight arm-side action at times. T2010, 1911 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build with twitch.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium balance point into a slight drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with the plate. In-game stats: 2 IP, 4K, 1BB, 1H, 0ER
Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.5, 82-84 mph. Finish through the zone with running action to the arm-side. T2248, 2175 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2046, 1960 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Mostly straight with slight arm-side action at times. T2010, 1911 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build with twitch.
Hits: RHH. Balanced setup, controlled leg-lift trigger. Swings with aggression and intent. Long path, pull-side approach and was on the barrel with authority. Finished game play 2-for-4, R, BB.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 MPH. 357' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-86 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot, some effort, uses whole body
Defense: Gets behind the baseball, breaks down, sure hands, clean transfer, crow hop to release
Vizual Edge: 74.19 Edge Score

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build with twitch.
Hits: RHH. Balanced setup, controlled leg-lift trigger. Swings with aggression and intent. Long path, pull-side approach and was on the barrel with authority. Finished game play 2-for-4, R, BB.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 MPH. 357' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-86 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot, some effort, uses whole body
Defense: Gets behind the baseball, breaks down, sure hands, clean transfer, crow hop to release
Vizual Edge: 74.19 Edge Score

OF/RHP Nate George (Minooka, 2024) flashed two-way intrigue at this event, starting with a loud round of BP on Tuesday. A muscular 6-foot, 175-pound athlete, George averaged 90.3 mph off his right-handed barrel, peaking at 96.7 mph and sending his furthest batted ball 357 feet, per TrackMan. Though he didn’t run at this event, George has run as fast as a 6.64 60 at our events in the past and he jumped 31.3 inches on the vertical test, too. That night, George hopped on the mound and pumped his fastball at 82-85 mph with hard arm-side action at times. He landed a 66-70 mph curveball around the zone for strikes and faded his low-70s changeup, too.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build with twitch.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium balance point into a slight drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with the plate. In-game stats: 2 IP, 4K, 1BB, 1H, 0ER
Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.5, 82-84 mph. Finish through the zone with running action to the arm-side. T2248, 2175 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2046, 1960 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Mostly straight with slight arm-side action at times. T2010, 1911 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build with twitch.
Hits: RHH. Balanced setup, controlled leg-lift trigger. Swings with aggression and intent. Long path, pull-side approach and was on the barrel with authority. Finished game play 2-for-4, R, BB.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.3 MPH. 357' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-86 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot, some effort, uses whole body
Defense: Gets behind the baseball, breaks down, sure hands, clean transfer, crow hop to release
Vizual Edge: 74.19 Edge Score

OF/RHP Nate George (Minooka, 2024) is a toolsy incoming junior who showed well in a number of areas at the event, starting with the second-best 60 time of the event; 6.70 laser-timed. At the plate, the right-handed hitter has an athletic, fast bat that he swings with controlled aggression. In the outfield he showed a short arm action and clean footwork with all kinds of life and carry topping out at 89 mph; his arm easily translates over to the mound as well - running his fastball up to 88 mph, sitting 84-87 mph throughout with jump and ride through the zone.

OF/RHP Nate George (Minooka, 2024) is a toolsy incoming junior who showed well in a number of areas at the event, starting with the second-best 60 time of the event; 6.70 laser-timed. At the plate, the right-handed hitter has an athletic, fast bat that he swings with controlled aggression. In the outfield he showed a short arm action and clean footwork with all kinds of life and carry topping out at 89 mph; his arm easily translates over to the mound as well - running his fastball up to 88 mph, sitting 84-87 mph throughout with jump and ride through the zone. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Well Proportioned frame. Plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Compact delivery, drop and drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate with front foot landing closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.6, 81.1-84.3 mph. Jumps out of the hand with ride through the zone. T2029, 1944 average rpm.
CB: 69.2-70.5 mph. Short 10/4 action, sharp and thrown for strikes. T1801, 1679 average rpm.
CH: 73.8-75.6 mph. Mainly straight, kept down in the zone. T1790, 1737 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open base, active hands pre-pitch into a coiled load, quick high leg kick trigger. Athletic, aggressive sswing, quick/strong hands, long path, looks to the lift the baseball and flashed pull-side power potential.
Power: 95.3 max exit velocity, averaged 91.6 mph. 362’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Over-the-top-slot, strong, quick arm.
Defense: Agile and athletic. Quick feet. Utilizes crow hop. Some length to release at times.
Run: 6.64 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Well Proportioned frame. Plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Compact delivery, drop and drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate with front foot landing closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.6, 81.1-84.3 mph. Jumps out of the hand with ride through the zone.  T2029, 1944 average rpm.
CB: 69.2-70.5 mph. Short 10/4 action, sharp and thrown for strikes.  T1801, 1679 average rpm.
CH: 73.8-75.6 mph. Mainly straight, kept down in the zone.  T1790, 1737 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open base, active hands pre-pitch into a coiled load, quick high leg kick trigger.  Athletic, aggressive sswing, quick/strong hands, long path, looks to the lift the baseball and flashed pull-side power potential.
Power: 95.3 max exit velocity, averaged 91.6 mph. 362’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Over-the-top-slot, strong, quick arm.
Defense: Agile and athletic. Quick feet. Utilizes crow hop. Some length to release at times.
Run: 6.64 runner in the 60. 

OF/RHP Nate George (Minooka) was one of the more intriguing 2024’s in attendance on Monday. The athletically built 5-foot-11, 165-pound sophomore is a dynamic athlete who can impact the game in a number of ways. George started his day by floating around the outfield with athletic actions, quick feet and strong arm that topped at 89 mph. He the proceeded to run a 6.64, the top 60-yard dash of the event. The talented right-handed hitter then got in the box and showed off an athletic, aggressive swing with quick strong hands and all kinds of jump off the barrel (95 mph max exit velocity) given his wiry-strong frame. The two-way prospect capped his day with a highly-intriguing ‘pen, proving that his athleticism easily transfers over to the mound. With a compact/repeatable delivery and clean arm, his fastball worked up to 84.6 mph with ride through the zone and life out of the hand. He used a curveball with short 10/4 action to play off a similar plane, consistently landing it in the zone for strikes at 69-70 mph. With a straight changeup kept down in the zone at 74-76 mph, he showed a promising third offering to keep would-be hitters off balance. High-follow 2024 prospect to know moving forward.

OF/RHP Nate George (Minooka) was one of the more intriguing 2024’s in attendance on Monday. The athletically built 5-foot-11, 165-pound sophomore is a dynamic athlete who can impact the game in a number of ways. George started his day by floating around the outfield with athletic actions, quick feet and strong arm that topped at 89 mph. He the proceeded to run a 6.64, the top 60-yard dash of the event. The talented right-handed hitter then got in the box and showed off an athletic, aggressive swing with quick strong hands and all kinds of jump off the barrel (95 mph max exit velocity) given his wiry-strong frame. The two-way prospect capped his day with a highly-intriguing ‘pen, proving that his athleticism easily transfers over to the mound. With a compact/repeatable delivery and clean arm, his fastball worked up to 84.6 mph with ride through the zone and life out of the hand. He used a curveball with short 10/4 action to play off a similar plane, consistently landing it in the zone for strikes at 69-70 mph. With a straight changeup kept down in the zone at 74-76 mph, he showed a promising third offering to keep would-be hitters off balance. High-follow 2024 prospect to know moving forward.