RHP/INF Nathanael Eakins (Logan-Rogersville, 2027) is an intriguing two-way sophomore with plenty of upside that shined brightest on the mound in this look. At 5-foot-11, 175-pounds, Eakins offers a lean, athletic frame with room to add strength, and he’s already showing signs of polish on the bump. The right-hander ran his fastball up to 88 mph, sitting 87-88 with life through the zone and an average of 14.9 inches of vertical break. He spun a sweeping 78-80 mph slider with over 2,300 RPM that projects as a true swing-and-miss offering, and he rounded out his mix with a fading 82-83 mph changeup that reached 18 inches of horizontal movement. Eakins is a high-upside name to monitor closely in Missouri’s 2027 class as he continues to polish his game.
9/07/24
Nathanael Eakins, Logan-Rogersville (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean frame with room for added strength. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. High leg lift, strides straight down the mound into a balanced landing with recoil. Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Some strikes, keeps its plane. T1831, 1760 average rpm. SL: 73-76 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, sharp 1/7 shape. T2238, 2037 average rpm. CH: 77-78 mph. Some strikes, some arm side fade. T1396, 1339 average rpm. ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 24.90 max vertical.
9/07/24
Nathanael Eakins, Logan-Rogersville (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean frame with room for added strength. Hit: RHH. Wide base, front foot slightly closed. Rhythmic movement in hands, short leg lift trigger. Long flat path through the zone, some barrels. 65.6 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 310' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short stroke from a 3/4 slot. Defense: Relaxed confident actions defensively. ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 24.90 max vertical. Vizual Edge: 71.03 Edge Score
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Nathanael Eakins, Logan-Rogersville (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. High leg lift, strides straight down the mound into a balanced landing with recoil.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Some strikes, keeps its plane. T1831, 1760 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, sharp 1/7 shape. T2238, 2037 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Some strikes, some arm side fade. T1396, 1339 average rpm.
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 24.90 max vertical.
Nathanael Eakins, Logan-Rogersville (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, front foot slightly closed. Rhythmic movement in hands, short leg lift trigger. Long flat path through the zone, some barrels. 65.6 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 310' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short stroke from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Relaxed confident actions defensively.
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 24.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 71.03 Edge Score