89
Velocity (max)
7/14/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
Nate
Kemp
Missouri University of Science and Technology
St. Dominic (HS) • MO
5' 11" • 200LBS
R/R • 20yr 6mo
Travel Team: St. Louis Gamers
St. Dominic (HS) • MO
5' 11" • 200LBS
R/R • 20yr 6mo
Travel Team: St. Louis Gamers
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 87
Velo Range
7/14/21
2154
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/20
Changeup
72 - 72
Velo Range
8/09/20
1286
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/20
Curveball
66 - 67
Velo Range
7/14/21
1941
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/20
86
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
2/17/20
2.02 - 2.14
Pop Time
2/17/20
Positional Tools
2020
2019
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.86
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.14
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.31
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
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).
2154
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.
25.6
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).
63.1
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).
1941
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Changeup
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).
1286
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
GPA Games
Aug 9, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
85.2
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 84.9
Velo Range
82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,231
Spin Rate (max)
2,154
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.1
Velocity (max)
61.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,941
Spin Rate (max)
1,941
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,286
Spin Rate (max)
1,286
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- GPA Games: Top Overall Prospects - Oct 16, 2020
- GPA Games: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 15, 2020
- GPA Games: Statistical Analysis - Aug 11, 2020
- St. Louis Gamers Scout Day: Catcher Analysis - Mar 30, 2020
- Scout Day: St. Louis Gamers - 2021, 2022 and 2023 Pitchers Analysis - Apr 12, 2019
- Scout Day: St. Louis Gamers - Catchers Analysis - Mar 30, 2019
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 183-pounds. Strong, physical, broad-shouldered frame.
Delivery: Stretch only, low-effort tall/fall type delivery, athletic lower half, strides in line to target, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action works from a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm speed for age.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Slight arm-side action, attacks all quadrants, effective up in the zone. Impressive TrackMan metrics: 2,154 rpm average, 2,231 rpm max. Averages 20.5 inches of induced vertical break, max of 25.3 inches.
CB: 62-62 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. Leaves up in the zone.
CH: 72-72 mph. Fastball arm speed, showed fade and sink.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Athletic and proportional frame.
Defense: 2.02-2.14 pop times. Mechanical footwork with a very quick arm action.
Arm: Right-Handed C - 75 mph. Very quick arm action. Above average arm strength.
Hit: Right-Handed. Athletic stance with bend in the knees. Hands high, back elbow up. Toe tap load, gathers weight on the back side. Little hand movement. Efficient path. Full body swing. Uphill and pull side approach. High finish.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity in BP. Above average pop off the bat. Ability to back spin balls.
Run: 4.86 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Threw solely out of the stretch, athletic high leg kick starts drop/drive type delivery, loud lead leg landing, strong front side, front toe lands slightly open, leans towards first base side on finish.
Arm Action: Right-Handed Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Hard action, flashed arm-side run, pounds both sides of the plate for strikes.
CB: 61-64 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action.
CH: 67-70 mph. Shows some fade, thrown with full arm speed.
Kemp is a 5-foot-11, 178-pound, right-handed hitting catcher and right-handed pitcher in Missouri’s 2022 class. He ran a 5.31 home-to-first and posted an exit velocity of 81 mph. During batting practice, Kemp negative toe tap into load, quiet hands, open stride, level bat path, pull side contact during round. Behind the plate, balanced set up, quick transfer to release, short arm action, high three-quarter release, positional velo of 69 mph, pop times between 2.02-2.26 seconds. On the mound, Kemp works solely from the stretch, simple delivery with some rhythm, accelerates down the mound, clean arm action, high three-quarter release, downhill tilt, three pitches for strikes. Fastball sits 73-75 mph, tops at 76 mph, strikes at top and bottom of zone, changeup was 60-65 mph, high percentage of strikes with some depth, near fastball arm speed, curveball is 60-65 mph, sharp downward action, 11-to-5 shape, chance to be a plus pitch.