Nate
Curtis

6’1, 190-pound catcher improved his 60 since we last saw him in January.  Medium, athletic frame w/ some present lower half strength, upper body projection.  Offensively, hits w/ a slightly open, upright stance w/ short hand rhythm in low hand location into stride to square and short hand load.  Generates some bat speed through the zone w/ some barrel feel.  Gap to gap offensive approach.  Projectable pull power type as body continues to mature.  As a catcher shows solid footwork w/ ok release and projectable carry to target arm strength.

6-foot-1, 190-pound  projectable frame. During the event, he clocked a 60 time of 8.06. In the box, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. Begins in an open stance with a quick load, then uses a short stride before his swing. Displays an uphill swing plane, as well as quick bat speed and high finish. Was able to find multiple barrels with some loud contact in his rounds. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, pop time was 2.01-2.07,made throws to second at velocities up to 72 mph; has quick footwork, a clean exchange and soft hands. Some flexibility. Had an-over-the-top slot with short loose arm action. 

Positional_Profile: C/1B

Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pound projectable frame

Hit: LHH. Open stance, quick load, short stride stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, uphill swing. 

Power: 83  mph exit velocity.  line drive approach. 

Defense: 2.01-2.07 pop times. 

Arm: LH. C - 72. Short loose arm action, an-over-the-top slot. 

2/3/19 - 60: 8.22, C Velo: 68, Pop Time: 2.15-2.21, Exit Velo: 80

6-0, 174-pound C showed intriguing present exit velocity for a young player.  Medium, sturdy frame w/ some present lower half strength, projectable, has just scratched the surface of his frame potential.  Offensively, hits w/ a straight on, slightly crouched stance w/ very short hand rhythm into toe turn and short hand load.  Legs are involved, can occasionally over-rotate.  Generates bat speed through the zone.  Still head, some barrel feel.  Shows ability to drive the baseball, projectable pull power.  As a receiver, moves well behind the plate and presents a solid low target for his pitchers.  Can present the target a hair earlier, keep his glove open longer.  Strong forearms, shows ability to stick the baseball.  Shows a want to block.  As a thrower, shows solid footwork w/ solid release, projectable carry to target arm strength w/ good present arm-speed.

1/27/18 - Home-1^st: 4.81, Pop Time: 2.34-2.38, Position Velocity:  C-65, Exit Velocity: 66
5-foot-11, 150-pound, LHH shows a good bat path as he waits for his body to develop.  Short, athletic frame w/ lot of projection, some present lower half strength.  Offensively, hits from a slightly closed, slightly crouched stance w/ back shoulder hand location.  Stride w/ very short hand load where hands end up stomach high.  Gets through the zone w/ natural loft.  Lower half works well in swing w/ an idea of using all fields.  Young receiver presents quality low target.  Learning to handle premium stuff while developing the ability to stick pitches.  Moves well behind the plate w/ feel for boxing the baseball.  As a thrower, learning to coordinate upper half w/ lower half.  Developing arm strength.  Raw tools to develop, waiting on physical development.