87
Velocity (max)
3/19/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
3B
Nathan
Vela
Winona State University
Hortonville (HS) • WI
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Stars
Hortonville (HS) • WI
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Stars
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 87
Velo Range
3/19/22
1914
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/21
Changeup
75.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
3/06/21
1747
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/22
Curveball
66.7 - 68.5
Velo Range
3/06/21
1912
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/22
Slider
68.2 - 70.4
Velo Range
3/19/22
2018
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/22
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
3/19/22
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/19/22
367
Distance (max)
3/19/22
50
Sweet Spot %
3/19/22
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
3/19/22
79.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/19/22
30
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/21
50
Hard Hit %
3/19/22
7.09
60
3/19/22
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
3/19/22
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.09
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.55
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.9
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
367
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
283
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
80
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
2.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
367
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Fox Cities Preseason I.D.
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
80
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
75.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
24.4
Hand Speed (avg)
79.3
Bat Speed (max)
75.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Fox Cities Preseason I.D.
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
78.2
Bat Speed (max)
73.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1795
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
20.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1912
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1747
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2018
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1914
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1736
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1493
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.8
Velocity (max)
85.3 - 86.8
Velo Range
85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,889
Spin Rate (max)
1,795
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
68.2
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 67.8
Velo Range
66.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,995
Spin Rate (max)
1,912
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.4
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 70.4
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,069
Spin Rate (max)
2,018
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.1
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,806
Spin Rate (max)
1,747
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Fox Cities Preseason I.D.
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 83.6
Velo Range
82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,080
Spin Rate (max)
1,914
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.1
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 68.5
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,870
Spin Rate (max)
1,736
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.4
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,572
Spin Rate (max)
1,493
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
71.03
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR Wisconsin's WIAA All-State Second Team - Jun 26, 2023
- Final Wisconsin Power 25 Update - Jun 19, 2023
- PBR Wisconsin Pitcher of the Week: RHP Nathan Vela - May 24, 2023
- Wisconsin 2023 Commitment Board - Jan 12, 2023
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: Blast Motion Board - Mar 31, 2022
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Mar 30, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 5 Hortonville - Mar 29, 2022
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Mar 28, 2022
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Mar 23, 2022
- Fox Cities Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - May 19, 2021
- Fox Cities Preseason I.D.: Infield Analysis - May 18, 2021
- Fox Cities Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Mar 8, 2021
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Scout Blog - Jun 24, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Day 3 Quick Hits - Jun 21, 2020
- Fox Cities Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 17, 2020
- Fox Cities Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis - Apr 16, 2020
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INF Nathan Vela (Hortonville, 2023) showed off a true arm that played up across the diamond at 85 mph. He worked through the ball well and showed enough athlete in him to stick in the middle of the diamond. From the box, Vela also showed high bat speed (79mph), and drove baseballs as high as 97mph off the bat.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, wide base, hands slot back at load as bat wraps slightly behind head, short stride, controlled posture through contact. Quick hands that averaged 24.49 mph of hand speed and also rotates exceptionally well, averaging 23.06 g of rotational acceleration, per Blast Motion. Barrel head travels through the zone on a level path, made consistent line drive contact, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 90.52 max exit velocity, averaged 81.93 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: R/R. INF - 81 mph. Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Throws played accurate to the bag.
Defense: Athletic infield actions throughout his defensive workout. Body stays low to the ground, ranges well laterally and feet work around the baseball in rhythm. Soft hands field out front, clean funnels inward with a quick hand transfer to release, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B; Rising sophomore to know in the state.
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with strength attached as well.
Delivery: Drop/drive type pitcher. Flashed easy effort on the mound. Quick motion. Slightly uphill shoulders. Stays in line and lands square.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top arm angle. Quick arm speed. Long and loose arm actions.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Straight action FB. Big jump out of the hand with good carry. T2079, 1914 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Flashed 12/6 shape. Okay action with good feel. Shortens arm swing, with a stiff wrist. T1870, 1735 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed. Flashed some ASR. Projectable pitch. T1571, 1493 average rpm.
5-foot-9, 158 pounds; long-limbed right-handed pitcher with some projection. Made two interesting relief appearances over the weekend, striking out three in 1.1 innings of work. Loose arm from a high ¾ slot, sat 75-76 mph, up to 78.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, sets up with arm bar prior to load, short stride. Long hit path, barrel travels on uphill plane. Showed opposite field tendencies.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Arm action is long, releases from a true 3/4 angle.
Defense: Dependable hands. Solid footwork, glove plays deep under center. Long exchange.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pounds. Some strength in frame; broad shoulders.
Delivery: Tall start from the center of the rubber; rhythmic side step to very high knee lift, hip turn and coil balance point, high front side, good extension, strides on line and lands square, finishes athletically. Good tempo/timing, works in a smooth rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-78 mph. Consistent arm-side action, some hard.
SL: 62-67 mph. Some early feel for spin; 11/5 shape with gradual action.
CH: 69-72 mph. Slight deceleration; arm-side sink/run.