Nathan
Pierson

Nathan Pierson: RHP/SS, (2024) Buckeye Valley, OH. 6-foot, 180-pound physical athletic frame. (76.2 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick explosive bat speed, short uphill swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Had tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Advanced in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 86 mph; had a clean fluid exchange, consistent in control footwork, and next level consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot and a short very quick arm action. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.97. Projectable on the mound, showed good quick arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a short clean arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. In line shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands closed with recoil finish.  (Max spin 2150; Avg 2070). 

 RHP/SS, (2024) Buckeye Valley, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 81-83 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1996; Avg 1851). Throws a 11/5 curveball (71-72) with slurvey action. (Max spin 2215; Avg 2179). Shows late action on his 10/4 slider (71-72). (Max spin 2220; Avg 2008). 

RHP/RHP, (2024) Reynoldsburg, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-85 mph with a max of 86 mph; Had slight running action. (Max spin 2179; Avg 1982). Had slight action on his 11/5 curveball (72-75). (Max spin 2146; Avg 2013). 

5-foot-11, 140-pound slim frame. Fluid in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, has a long uphill swing plane and high finish. Produced loud contact and found some barrels. Base hit approach. Capable recorded an outfield position velocity of 81 mph; shows a clean exchange, consistent hands, and average feet. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.97. Above average on the mound, used a very quick arm action with a ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows high effort. In line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands square with a recoil finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-80 mph; had command in the zone and running action with flat movement. Showed control around the zone and gradual action on his heavy curveball (62-67). His changeup (69-70) showed fading action and arm side command.

Body Type: 5-foot-7, 120-pounds with average, athletic build

Hit: The RHH has a simple toe twist with front leg which starts his load. His uses a small hand to shoulders separation in his load. His hips stay squared throughout swing, hands stay inside the baseball.

Power: Shows the ability to square the ball up with some consistency, has some pop

Offensive Projections: Back half of order (63 exit velocity)

Run: 7.88 (60-yard dash)

Field: From 3B, he has decent footwork and moves well laterally. Tends to play on his heels at times. Throws from a high ¾ slot with accuracy

Defensive Projection: 3B