The most intriguing uncommitted arm at the event in my mind was LHP Nolan Hataway (Avon). The projectable, 6-foot-4, 210 pound lefty provided an upside look with a firm fastball from an over the top slot, reaching 88.6 mph while averaging 88.3. The fastball works with an exceptionally high IVB, averaging 23.7", to suggest that the heater will be able to climb above barrels this season. His 72-76 mph curveball flashed late downward break and he showed more feel for his 75-77 mph splitter. The command has improved, but is still a question mark - however - Hataway has a chance to tick further and further up the list with a strong showing in the spring and summer and may have the highest upside of any arm on this list.
3/05/23
Position Profile: LHP Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Projectable frame Delivery: Slow-tempo windup that gets to a tall balance point. Chest stays tall as he moves down the slope. Shoulders stay square and he lands square. Balanced finish. Arm Action: LH. Clean, compact arm action from an OTT slot. FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Average FB command, FB has some ride and slight run at times. T2134, 2053 average rpm. CB: 71-73 mph. Big, 1/7 breaking ball T2149, 2055 average rpm. CH: 74-77 mph. Straight CH T1809, 1760 average rpm.
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Position Profile: LHP
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Projectable frame
Delivery: Slow-tempo windup that gets to a tall balance point. Chest stays tall as he moves down the slope. Shoulders stay square and he lands square. Balanced finish.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, compact arm action from an OTT slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Average FB command, FB has some ride and slight run at times. T2134, 2053 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Big, 1/7 breaking ball T2149, 2055 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Straight CH T1809, 1760 average rpm.