@natestarks99 19.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/08/25
CLASS OF 2027
OF
1B
Nate
Starks
Goodpasture Christian (HS) • TN
6' 0" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Knights 17u National
6' 0" • 195LBSR/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Knights 17u National
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2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
70
Bat Speed (max)
2/10/24
13
Rot. Acc (max)
5/27/25
30
Hard Hit %
2/08/25
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/30/26
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/30/26
331
Distance (max)
10/28/23
71
Sweet Spot %
6/30/26
6.76
60-yd
6/30/26
3.75
30-yd
6/30/26
1.64
10-yd
6/30/26
23.8
Run speed (max)
5/27/25
73
INF Velo
7/26/22
86
OF Velo
6/30/26
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C Velo
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Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 189-pounds. Impressive body control with a medium build that retains muscle well. Still has room to add muscle.
Hit: RHH. Strong look to him in the box with his knees bent and hands ready to go above his shoulder. Has a small leg kick that sees him really sink into his back leg and drive down into the ground with his legs. He does a very good job making a tight turn and keeping his head level through the swing. Carries a high level of intent through the swing, as he looks to go through the center fielder. Despite the high intent he maintains control and balance, staying through the zone for a long time. Look for much more EV and bat speed in the coming years. 61.9 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 69.5 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Smoothness through his arm action with an over the top release. More velo to come.
Defense: Moves well through the ball with controlled and accurate footwork.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.97 and 4.69 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 189-pounds. Athletic look to him and actions, Good feel for his body and still has room to grow
Hit: RHH. Active hands and front foot in setup that leads into a toe tap for timing Has some upper cut to his swing, Really wants to pull the ball in the air, Showed good power potential 64.7 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Short arm action that breaks at his chest, Gets down through the ball well to create backspin
Defense: Good footwork on approaching the ball, Very fundamentally sound mechanics
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.70 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.28 Edge Score
Nate Starks, Goodpasture Christian (TN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Muscular athetlic frame with explosive movements that will develop more strength as he develops.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a wider, balanced setup with hands at shoulder. Sits into knee with a small leg kick, and the hands load into the scap the bat 30 degrees behind the head. Generates great seperation before the barrel comes through with a whipping action. Good feel for back leg as it drives into the ground. Drives the ball with backspin to the pullside. Can get on top of the ball at times. Turns very well, swing will develop extremely well as body develops with it. 66.9 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 287' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Strong accurate arm with more to come.
Defense: Shows confidence coming too and through ball. Gains good momentum with power crow hop before throwing.
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. 1.77 in the 10 yard split. 25.20 max vertical.