78.2
Velocity (max)
2/20/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
Nathan
Mertz
LaSalle (HS) • OH
6' 3" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Cincinnati Hornets 17U
6' 3" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Cincinnati Hornets 17U
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
76.1 - 78.2
Velo Range
2/20/21
1992
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Changeup
67.4 - 69.6
Velo Range
2/20/21
1547
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Curveball
66 - 67
Velo Range
2/20/21
1978
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Slider
67.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
2/20/21
1956
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/21
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/21
232
Distance (max)
2/20/21
63
Sweet Spot %
2/20/21
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/21
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/21
14
Rot. Acc (max)
2/20/21
-
Hard Hit %
77
INF Velo
2/20/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.3
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.
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.4
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.
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
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).
1992
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.
25.7
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).
66.4
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).
1978
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).
68.5
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).
1547
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.4
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).
1956
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).
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.2
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 78.2
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,021
Spin Rate (max)
1,992
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
66.4 - 66.4
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,001
Spin Rate (max)
1,978
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
71.2
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,140
Spin Rate (max)
1,956
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.6
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 69.6
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,734
Spin Rate (max)
1,547
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
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6-foot-1, 165-pound. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Begins in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is efficient and has a level swing plane. Found multiple barrels through his rounds. Line drive approach. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 77 mph; had firm hands, a natural exchange, and average footwork. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with an compact arm action. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Curveball (66-67 mph), changeup (67-69 mph), slider (67-71 mph).Threw his fastball 76-78 mph.