Nate
Hill

: C/SS, (2023) Medina, OH. Toledo Commit, 6-foot, 190-pound lean athletic frame. Solid fluid in the box, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph. (70.0 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced pre-loaded stance with a compact load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed was present, and displayed a level loose swing plane. He barreled up multiple balls during the round. Aggressive approach. While catching, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 79 mph; showed athletic feet, a quick transfer, and soft hands. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.84-1.91 pop time. Staggered setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a quick loose arm action. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.87. 

Nate Hill: SS/C, (2023) Medina, OH. 6-foot, 180-pound. Solid at the plate, Hill had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Has quick bat speed and level swing plane. He barreled up multiple balls during the round. Line drive approach. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 78 mph; showed a natural exchange, quick choppy feet, and consistent hands. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 75 mph; had a fluid exchange, athletic footwork, and soft hands. He produced a pop time of 2.04-2.09. Some flexibility and narrow setup. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.99. 

Hit:Left-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Up and down loading sequence that leads to a balanced launch. Level path with some whip to it. Stays inside the baseball nicely working through a middle back approach.
Power:Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Multiple roles.
Max BP Exit:85 mph
Max BP Distance:263 ft
Field:In the outfield he works with an aggressive tempo too and through. Confident actions with quality ball skills.
Throw:Arm works, showing respectable strength with more to come.
Defensive Projection:Corner OF.

2/12/20 Position Player
Hit:Left-handed hitter that starts in a balanced setup. Uses a fluid, efficient load followed by a mostly level path. Has feel for contact with above average natural tools for class. Sprayed it around the yard in BP. Solid young bat to follow.
Power:Should grow into regular gap pop.
Offensive Projection:Run producer future likely.
Top BP Rapsodo Exit Velocity:84
Top BP Rapsodo Distance:236
Field:In the outfield he showed athletic actions and fluidity to his movements. Plays low too and through with above average ball skills. Also worked out in the infield where he appears to be a natural defender. Feet work well and he has feel for his actions. Ball skills are above average for class. Solid defender at both spots.
Throw:Righty with a clean, whippy arm that should see more velo as he continues to mature physically.
Defensive Projection:Good athlete with ball skills and above average arm potential. Multiple Positions in Play.

2/9/20 Position Player
Hit: Presents a load and toe tap approach that shifts weight easily from front to back and then back to front. Bat path shows a more vertical path.
Power: Above average exit velo of 82mph.
Offensive Projection: Run producer.
Field: Slow fluid movement from the catcher position with a quick release pop time of 2.09 for his class. Good job creating angles to the ball, fluid footwork.
Throw: Infield velocity of 72mph.
Defensive Projection: MIF

2/6/19

Body Type: 5-foot-9, 145 pounds. Athletic, lean righty.
Swing Mechanics Left-handed hitter that starts in a wider stance. Barrel flows to a vertical launch during toe turn timing trigger.
Hit: Advanced bat to ball skills for class with imrpessive jump. Both speed and strength are apparent in stroke. Can use the entire field. Very solid round and definite young bat to follow.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity. Upside bat with more to come.
Offensive Projection: Run Producer ceiling.
Run:  7.69 60-yard dash.
Field: Good athlete out there with the ability to create angles. Feet work well and ball skills are above average for class. Behind the dish he recorded pop times of 2.31-2.43.
Throw: Arm works well. Much more strength to come.
Defensive Projection: Left side of Infield/C.

2/6/19 Pitching

Body Type: 5-foot-9, 145 pounds. Athletic, lean righty.
Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Releases out of a ¾ arm slot with flowing arm action through release. Even paced tempo showing nice rhythm in his motion. Gets extended well down the mound too.

Fastball: 65-71 mph. Sat 66-67 for most of his round and picked it up to 70/71 for his last two pitches showing there’s more in his tank with increased intent. Strikes too.

Curveball: 59-62 mph. Nice break to it with 10-4 action and commanded it very well.

Changeup: 62-63 mph. Later tailing arm-side run to it and keeps it low in the zone.

Pitchability: For his class he showed nice actions on the mound will projectable tools that will be utilized more as he develops through high school. Will be putting weight on increasing his strength and overall performance.

Role:  Varies.