@Nathan55smith 
86.5
Velocity (max)
2/20/21
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
3B
Nathanael
Smith
Perry (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 191LBS
R/R • 23yr 1mo
Travel Team: Ohio supreme
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Fastball
85.6 - 86.4
Velo Range
2/20/21
1895
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Changeup
68.7 - 69.9
Velo Range
2/20/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
72.8 - 73.9
Velo Range
2/20/21
2132
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
87
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
6.98
60-yd
2/20/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
2/19/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Nathanael Smith: RHP/3B, (2021) Perry, OH. 6-foot, 191-pound. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.98 60-yard dash. On the mound, had a very quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with electric arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Knuckle (66-69 mph).Threw his fastball 83-86 mph; shows arm side control and running action. Has plus action on his 11/5 curveball (68-70).
Scouting Notes: Interesting mound prospect in the '21 class. Works quickly with good tempo. Fastball shows above average arm speed and works downhill. Expect more velocity to come. Complements fastball with a tight breaker with solid depth.
Fastball: 82-85mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1685-1881
Breaking Ball: 68-70mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1794-1953
2/19/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: On the mound the righty has an athletic look to him. Works fast/utilizes lower half well. Typical drop and drive type who creates solid energy down the hill.
Fastball: Mostly true through the zone. Heavy pitch that sat in the high 70s to low 80s.
Fastball Spin Rate:1800-2000
Curveball: One of the better breaking balls we saw on the day. Late breaker with good depth and tight spin. Solid pitch at 66-69 mph.
Curveball Spin Rate: 2000-2200
Changeup: Solid third offering. Maintains arm speed on the pitch that has a fastball look.
Pitchability: Strike thrower for the most part.
2/19/20 Position Player
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Quiet, easy load followed by a mostly level launch. Nautreal tools are there, with both strength and speed playing a loud part in swing. Ball jumps when squared/noticeable burst.
Power:Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection:Run producer ceiling.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity:89.3
Top Rapsodo BP Distance: 349
Field: In the infield he plays with quieter feet/actions on plays in funnel. Tempo picks up on the move with a bit more athleticism to actions. Ball skills are on par for class.
Throw:Fast arm with jump out of the hand.
Defensive Projection: Arm and athleticism to play multiple spots, including the outfield if need be.