Nathan
Mark

2/21/16 - Mark is a sturdy-framed 6-foot-1, 190-pound shortstop and right-handed pitcher. Class of 2017. Attends St. Thomas Aquinas HS in Kansas. He ran a 4.44 home to first and has an exit velo of 85 mph. At the plate, slightly open stance, short stride, quick hands, level path creates line drives to the middle of the field, repeats swing.  On the infield, 76 mph positional velo, over the top release, quick catch and throw with momentum towards target, clean exchange, feet and hands are in sync. On the mound showed a very simple, repeatable delivery, minimal effort, three-quarters arm slot, finishes square, body control throughout. Very high delivery grade overall. Fastball with arm-side run, occasional cut, 79-82 mph, around the plate with it. Breaking ball with 12/6 shape 67-68, worked below the zone mostly, sharp at times. Kept change-up down, 71-73 mph. Projects to be a reliable strike-pumper at the college level.

9/27/15 - Mark is a 6-foot-1 175-pound right-handed hitting shortstop, third baseman and right-handed pitcher. Mark ran a 7.34 60 and a 4.52 home-to-first.  During batting practice, Mark posted an 87 mph exit velo, starts in a balanced stance, loads into back leg, loose hands, level path to extension, gap-to-gap approach, solid contact.  On the infield, 77 mph positional velo, accurate throws, fluid footwork, quick exchange, over the top release, plays through the ball.  On the mound, worked both sides of the plate with fastball at 79-81 mph, some had late cutting action. Curveball has 12-to-6 action 66-69 mph, command of change-up at 70-73 mph, late sink.  Threw a high percentage of strikes with three pitches, simple delivery, high leg tuck at balance, accelerates down mound, slightly across body.

2015 All-Eastern Kansas League - 1st Team