Nathan
DeBenedictis

Nathan DeBenedictis: OF/RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-11, 192-pound physical solid build. In the box, Debenedictis best exit velocity was 90 mph. (68.3 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a high controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has above average developing bat speed, uphill swing plane and high finish. Capable in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 72 mph; had athletic footwork, a lengthy developing exchange, and developing hands. Fields the ball out front one hand, movements laterally were average. Used a stiff arm action on his throws. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.84. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle with a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has an athletic strong balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 68-70 mph; has running action and arm side command. (Max spin 1954; Avg 1834). Throws a 11/5 curveball (58-61) that has gradual action. (Max spin 1847; Avg 1698). He had gradual action on his changeup (65-67). 

Nathan DeBenedictis: OF/RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-10, 190-pound physical frame. In the box, Debenedictis had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. Starts in a crouched stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Had average bat speed and an uphill swing plane. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 72 mph; showed sure hands, a developing exchange, and athletic developing feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Clocked a 60 time of 7.64 at the event. On the mound, showed good arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Knuckle (61-61 mph).Threw his fastball 68-72 mph; has running action and arm side command. Threw a 11/5 curveball (62-65) with gradual action. Shows fading action and arm side control on his changeup (64-68).