Nate
Monastra

7/29/14
6-foot-1, 180-pound average body frame. From the catcher’s position he shows good footwork and a quick transfer on his throws to second, he reached pop times between 1.94-2.07, while throwing with 77 mph velocity. Offensively, he hits from a wider stance, slight hands back trigger, uses an inward turn with front foot and does not stride, uses both fields well. Reached a top exit velocity of 87 mph and ran a 4.50 down the line to first base out of the box. Squared up two balls in game at bats when he singled up the middle and to right-field.

10/27/13
6-foot, 170-pound prospect. Has catching skills. Receives and frames pitches well. Pop times (2.07-2.38) will improve with improved footwork and glove to hand exchange. Ran 7.52 60 yard dash. Upper body type hitter who will benefit with more lower half power torque and two-hand power swing finish. Has hand quickness into zone (81 mph exit velo).

7/29/13
5-foot-11, 165-pound catcher with durable, athletic frame. Shows short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Feet shows some quickness and good direction. Reached top velocity of 75 mph out of the crouch. Pop times between 2.19 to 2.27. Should only get better with strength and time. At the plate, he starts in a tall, slightly open stance. Uses a smooth, simple load. Hands drop a bit into hitting slot. Shows some quickness in his hands (82 mph exit velocity off the tee). Takes short, level path to the ball. Line drive production out of the swing. Ran a 4.37 out of the box.