Nathan Ball: OF/1B, (2023) Bay City John Glenn, MI. Northwood University Commit, 6-foot-4, 235-pound. (64.7 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall quiet stance with a quick load, then used a short stride. He found some barrels with loud contact. Projectable raw throwing from the outfield, he displayed power in his arm with throws up to 90 mph;has developing consistent hands, smooth in control feet, and a lengthy developing exchange. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were developing. Recorded a time of 7.01 in the 60-yard dash. 

Nathan Ball

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Nathan Ball: 1B/RHP, (2023) Bay City John Glenn, MI. 6-foot-4, 225-pound. 

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Nathan Ball: 1B/RHP, (2023) Bay City John Glenn, MI. 6-foot-4, 225-pound. During batting practice, Ball had an exit velocity of 93 mph. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 77 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Glovework was used out front. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.58. On the mound, slider (72-75 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 78-81 mph with a max of 82 mph; (Max spin 2340; Avg 2234). 

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Nathan Ball, Bay City John Glenn, 2023, MI

Position: 1B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-4, 225-pound.

Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 87.68 mph.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Solid. Glovework was used out front. 

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.58 (60-yard).

FB: T82. 78-81 mph. (Max spin 2340;  Avg 2234). 

CB: (Max spin 2080; Avg 1755). 

SL: 72-75 mph. 

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Nathan Ball: RHP/3B, (2023) Bay City John Glenn, MI. 6-foot-4, 230-pound. Projectable during batting practice, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 87 mph. Short simple swing plane. Had some loud contact during the round. While in the infield, made throws up to 82 mph. Recorded a 60 time of 7.77 at the event. Advanced on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands square with a recoil finish. Threw his fastball 83-84 mph; showed command low in the zone and cutting action. His changeup (77-80) had arm side control and deceiving action. His slider (76-78) shows consistent control and hard action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Nathan Ball, Bay City John Glenn, 2023, MI

Position: RHP/3B

Body: 6-foot-4, 230-pound .

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 72.71 mph. 62.56 mph bat speed average. 20.32 mph hand speed average.

Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.77 (60-yard).

Pitching: Advanced. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, compact arm action. Strong balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, a recoil finish.

FB: T84. 83-84 mph. (Max spin 2342;  Avg 2294). Low in the zone accuracy, cutting action. 

CH: 77-80 mph. Arm side command, deceiving action. 

SL: 76-78 mph. Consistent control, hard action.