Nathan Zumbrunnen: RHP/1B, (2024) Ann Arbor Pioneer, MI. 6-foot-1, 225-pound. (72.1 mph bat speed average). (24.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Projectable raw while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 81 mph; showed average feet, a lengthy natural exchange, and developing raw hands. Fielded the ball deep with developing average movement laterally. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.6. Solid capable on the mound, showing good arm speed he had an over-the-top arm angle and a long clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced clean finish.  (Max spin 1956; Avg 1897). 

Player Spotlight 

Nathan Zumbrunnen: RHP/1B, (2024) Ann Arbor Pioneer, MI. 6-foot-1, 197-pound. Confident projectable at the plate, Zumbrunnen's 92 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. Started in a crouched balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was present, and had an upward rotational swing plane. Through his round he found a couple of barrels. Aggressive line drive approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 79 mph. Projectable athletic on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action with good quick arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Shows an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-83 mph with a max of 85 mph; (Max spin 2009; Avg 1909). Had a 12/6 curveball (65-67) that showed gradual early action and around the zone command. (Max spin 2487; Avg 2407). Throws a flat changeup (65-71) that shows gradual fading action and around the zone control. 

Scout Evaluation 

Nathan Zumbrunnen, Ann Arbor Pioneer, 2024, MI

Position: RHP/1B

Body: 6-foot-1, 197-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Confident projectable. Starts in a crouched balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Present bat speed. Upward rotational swing. Aggressive line drive approach. 

Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 75.9 mph. Ranks #2 with ev at the event. 

Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. 

Pitching: Projectable athletic. Up-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good quick arm speed, long loose arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, an athletic finish.

FB: T85. 81-83 mph. (Max spin 2009;  Avg 1909). 

CB: 65-67 mph. Around the zone control, gradual early action, 12/6 shape. (Max spin 2487; Avg 2407). 

CH: 65-71 mph. Around the zone command, gradual fading action, flat movement.