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CLASS OF 2021

3B
RHP

Nathan
Buchan

Illinois-Springfield
Plainfield Central (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 21yr 9mo
Travel Team: Illinois Dynasty

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Best Of Stats

Power
102
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
Run
7.45
60
2/17/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
81
INF Velo
2/17/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

83
Velocity (max)
2/17/19
80 - 82
Velo Range
7/23/18
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Changeup

78 - 81
Velo Range
2/17/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

70 - 73
Velo Range
2/17/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Slider

77 - 77
Velo Range
7/23/18
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Positional Tools

2020
2019
2018
Infield Velocity
81.0
60 Yard Dash
7.45
Infield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
13.7
Home to First
4.69
Infield Velocity
78.0
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Feb 17, 2019
Position
7.45
60-yard
81
INF Velo
102
Exit Velo
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 23, 2018
Position
78
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
4.69
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Hitting

Hitting

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2019
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.0
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Feb 17, 2019
Pitching
83
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
70 - 73
CB
78 - 81
CH
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 23, 2018
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
69 - 70
CB
77 - 77
SL

Game Performance

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Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/09/20

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pounds. Strong, physical, wide-shouldered frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, smooth load, short stride. Uphill plane through the zone, gap-to-gap approach, elevates the baseball.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Bat strength; easy pop in his swing.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields the ball out in front, two-hand gather, quick transfer at times. 

2/17/19

6-foot-2, 204-pound, wide-shouldered, strong, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, balanced, narrow setup, smooth load and long leg-lift timing trigger. Loose, strong, fast hands, creates bat speed. Long bat path, extension through contact, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach; 102 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, profiles as a corner infielder. Steady infield actions, sure-hands, clean release. Long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 81 mph across the infield. 7.45 runner in the 60, laser-timed. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, drop and drive delivery, high front side and works on-line. Short arm action comes out of an over-the-top slot. Fastball, straight action, sat 79-81 mph, touched 83. Curveball, 11/5 shape, maintains arm speed, sharp spin, thrown for strikes, 70-73 mph. Changeup, ranged 78-81 mph.

7/23/18 - 6-foot-1, 190-pound, two-way prospect with a strong, athletic, advanced build. At the plate, balanced, quiet setup, short stride and maintains balance. Went 3-for-3 during game play, including an RBI triple. Swings the bat with controlled aggression, flashed bat speed and quick twitch. Path works short with uphill tendencies and fluid rhythm throughout. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, on the infield, profiles as an above-average third baseman. Clean actions, moves well for size, sure hands, athletic fielding position and smooth, quick transfer at times. Arm is short and loose, high ¾ slot, ball comes out easy with carry, clocked at 78 mph across the infield. 4.69 runner, home-to-first. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, compact, repeatable delivery, works with rhythm. Stays on-line, lands square and finishes athletically. Quick arm action, comes out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, down in the zone, tilt, sat 80-82, touched 83. Curveball, maintains arm speed, 12/6 shape, 69-70 mph. Also, mixed in a slider, 77 mph.

7/8/18 - 6-foot-1, 189-pound, strong, wide-shoulders, physical build, right-handed pitcher. On the mound, drop and drive delivery, works on-line landing toe closed, finishes in an athletic position. Arm works short and loose out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball, sinking action, sat 80-82. Curveball, shape varied between 11/5 and 12/6, depth and late action at-times, 68-69.

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