Robert Natale: C/OF, (2023) out of Lasalle Academy, RI. is a 5-foot-9, 170-pound prospect. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 85 mph. Natale hits out of a balanced, athletic stance with the hands relaxed just off the back shoulder. He then used a short stride to initiate a simple, flat swing that stays on plane through his finish. During his rounds, Natale hit a lot of line drives and showed a gap to gap approach. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield up to 82 mph, while showing good feet and a fluid exchange. In the infield, Natale was up to 75 mph on his throws across the diamond, while demonstrating he had sure hands, consistent, smooth footwork, and a clean exchange. Behind the plate, had sure hands, a fluid transfer, and consistent smooth footwork. Behind the plate, the initial stance was clean. The feet are square, the chest is tall and the head is up. As he transitioned to throw, he registered a pop time range of 2.03-2.06, while demonstrating a clean exchange, good feet and sure hands, Natale also recorded a 60 time of 7.74 at the event.

Exit Velocity: 85 mph

Arm Velocity: 82 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.74

Robert Natale

Player Spotlight 

Robert Natale: C/OF, (2023) Lasalle Academy, RI. 5-foot-9, 170-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 83 mph. (64.8 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Had a simple flat swing plane and a good extension on his finish. Barreled up some balls throughout his round. Gap to gap approach. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 78 mph. Solid In the infield, shows consistent smooth feet, a clean exchange, and sure hands. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 71 mph during throw downs; showed sure hands, consistent smooth feet, and a clean transfer. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.91-1.95 pop time. Quiet setup. Had a high ¾ slot with a loose long arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.4.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Robert Natale: C/OF, (2023) out of Lasalle Academy, RI. is a 5-foot-7, 170-pound catching prospect. At the plate, Natale's best exit velocity was 86 MPH, with a (65.11 MPH bat speed average) and (19.88 MPH hand speed average). He begins in a balanced, athletic stance with a slow load. The bat takes a flat, simple swing path, while utilizing a gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his throw downs to second topped out at 71 MPH, with a pop time range of 2.12-2.20. His initial set up is calm, with the glove set in the middle of the chest. As he transitions to throw, he showed he has a clean transfer, sure hands, and consistent smooth feet. During the event, he also recorded a 60 time of 7.33. 

Robert Natale: C/OF, (2023) Lasalle Academy, RI. 5-foot-7, 170-pound sturdy frame. Solid in the box, Natale had an exit velocity of 77 mph. Starts in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is some, uses a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 70 mph; has sure hands, quick feet, and a fluid quick exchange. Clean setup with some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot and a quick arm action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Robert Natale, Lasalle Academy, 2023, RI

Position: C/OF

Body: 5-foot-7, 170-pound sturdy frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Some bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 77 mph exit velocity, average 66.95 mph. 62.97 mph bat speed average. 19.33 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) Sure hands, quick footwork, fluid quick exchange. Solid. Clean setup with some flexibility. 

Arm: 70 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.