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 ).
8/11/21
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.
3/13/21
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.
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Robert Natale
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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.