20.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/12/23
CLASS OF 2026
2B
RHP
Nate
Chuko
Kirtland High School (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Cleveland Whitecaps 16U
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Cleveland Whitecaps 16U
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/12/23
11.9
Rot. Acc (max)
3/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
3/12/23
70.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/12/23
245
Distance (max)
3/12/23
60
Sweet Spot %
3/12/23
7.25
60
3/12/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
74
INF Velo
3/12/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75
Velocity (max)
6/20/24
70 - 75
Velo Range
6/20/24
1911
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
Changeup
63.4 - 65.5
Velo Range
3/12/23
1619
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
6/20/24
2099
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
Slider
64.9 - 65.1
Velo Range
3/12/23
2002
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.2
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
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.
18.8
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.
2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
70.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.3
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.
2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
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).
1911
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.
26.9
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).
62.3
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).
2099
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).
64.4
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).
1619
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Slider
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).
2002
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
72.6
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 72.1
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,039
Spin Rate (max)
1,911
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
62.6
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 62.6
Velo Range
59.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,171
Spin Rate (max)
2,099
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.1
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 65.1
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,030
Spin Rate (max)
2,002
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.5
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 65.5
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,639
Spin Rate (max)
1,619
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Mar 16, 2023
- 2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 14, 2023
- 2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Northern Michigan Preseason ID - Mar 13, 2023
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Nate Chuko: SS/RHP, (2026) Kirtland, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. (62.3 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide active stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled small stride. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Raw projectable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 74 mph; showed firm developing hands, a quick developing exchange, and developing in control feet. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Recorded a 60 time of 7.25 at the event. Raw projectable on the mound, showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some above average arm speed Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2038; Avg 1911).