81.7
Velocity (max)
1/27/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
SS
Nathaniel
Alba
Shrine Catholic (HS) • MI
5' 8" • 150LBS
R/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: South Oakland A's
5' 8" • 150LBS
R/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: South Oakland A's
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
80.2 - 81.5
Velo Range
1/27/24
2135
Spin Rate (avg)
1/27/24
Curveball
69.5 - 71.4
Velo Range
1/27/24
1874
Spin Rate (avg)
1/27/24
Slider
68 - 70
Velo Range
7/27/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
80.1
Exit Velocity (max)
1/27/24
68.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/27/24
276
Distance (max)
2/04/23
40
Sweet Spot %
2/04/23
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/27/24
70.6
Bat Speed (max)
1/27/24
13.7
Rot. Acc (max)
1/27/24
-
Hard Hit %
7.25
60
2/04/23
3.91
30-yd
1/27/24
1.65
10-yd
1/27/24
18.9
Run speed (max)
2/04/23
77
INF Velo
1/27/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
230
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
155
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
276
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: South Oakland As 1.27.24
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.1
Exit Velocity (max)
68.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars 2.4.23
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
77.2
Exit Velocity (max)
62.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: South Oakland As 1.27.24
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2135
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1874
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Scout Day: South Oakland As 1.27.24
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.7
Velocity (max)
80.2 - 81.5
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,271
Spin Rate (max)
2,135
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.8
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 71.4
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,991
Spin Rate (max)
1,874
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.2
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.91
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Scout Day: South Oakland A's Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 29, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: South Oakland A's Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jan 29, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: South Oakland A's - Jan 29, 2024
- 2023 Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars - Quick Hits - Feb 7, 2023
- 2023 Detroit Metro Stars Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 5, 2023
- 2023 Detroit Metro Stars Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 5, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Detroit Metro Stars - Feb 5, 2023
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Nathaniel Alba: RHP/SS, (2026) SHRINE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, MI. 5-foot-8, 140-pound. (67.5 mph bat speed average). (17.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Has an upward swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 77 mph; showed average feet, developing hands, and a developing exchange. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were average. Above average on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has a consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Shows control arm side around the zone and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2270; Avg 2134). Had late action and down in the zone command on his 12/6 curveball. (Max spin 1991; Avg 1874). Showed glove side control and tight action on his tight slider. (Max spin ; Avg ).