09/24/2023 - National Showcase - Hartford, CT
Nathan is a 2024 OF/RHP prospect with an athletic frame at 5'8" 175 pounds. In the OF, he shows off active, quick feet and agile range to all angles. He gets in a squared fielding position and presents his hands out in front while catching high. He moves well and displays some rhythm at the position. He makes accurate throws with a quick release and shows off some good arm strength, recording a raw velo of 85 MPH. At the plate, he starts in a closed stance and gets a good load back. He keeps his balance centered through contact and lets his lower half work. He stays on-plane with his swing and squares the ball up consistently with a middle-oppo approach. On the mound, he throws from a side-arm slot and features a 3-pitch mix, showing good feel for the strike zone with his offerings. He gets on-time separation and has a quick arm action with good extension through his release point. He stays squared to the plate with his delivery and has a smooth, controlled landing. His FB has some arm side run and has some depth/sink while pairing well with his right to left slider break. His CH mimics his FB and he is able to tunnel all three pitches. Nathan is an exciting prospect that we will definitely be keeping an eye on during his senior year of high school!
02/18/2023 - National Showcase - Marlborough (Boston), MA
Nathan is an OF/3B who will graduate in 2024. Medium frame athletic build with strength present and room to add strength throughout. In the OF, showed active feet, with good agility, and ability to cover ground in all directions. Fields from a square fielding position, with ability to pick out hops, and fields out front. Works behind/through the baseball with a clean gather off left foot. Throws from a high 3/4 arm slot and arm velocity up to 81mph into infield. In the infield, he starts with a good pre-pitch routine and ability to make routine plays. Fields from a square fielding position with a clean transfer. Showed a good glove angle with his eyes behind his glove. A right-handed hitter, he hits from an athletic and closed stance. Center balance at contact point, with a flat barrel path, and ability to get extended out front. Hit line drives to all fields with a bat exit velocity up to 78mph during BP. With another year of development, we see this 2-way player having a bright future on the baseball field.
09/02/2022 - Baseball Factory's All-Region Tournament (HS) with Video Showcase
Nathan continues to show as a prospect with his baseball abilities and did so at the All-Region tournament. In the OF, defensive abilities are solid as he takes proper routes/angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. Throws are accurate with online carry (84 mph velocity) to his target. At the plate, he continues to shine through a closed setup. Hands are quick (85 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He has strength in his swing and stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap to gap pop. Lower half works well through an aggressive hip turn. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a positive attitude, works hard, and is very coachable.
05/22/2022 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Brockton (Boston), MA
Nathan is a talented OF/RHP in the 2024 class. In the field, he has the speed (7.13 60 yd) to cover ground. His feet are active and displays fluid actions. Has solid rhythm in his ball pursuit and stays inside the baseball well during his angles. Gets behind the baseball and uses his momentum to create carry on the baseball. He was impressive in his long hop feeds while demonstrating arm strength (82 velo). On the mound, he operates with a 3-pitch mix from a low ¾ arm slot. His FB topped at 72 with arm side run and strike zone feel. His SL sat 61-3 with 9/3 shape and showed life. His CH sat 62-4 and when he stayed on top, it was a great 3rd pitch. At the plate, he swings with great intent. He is athletic in his set up and approach. Stays square to the plate and stays centered. Has bat speed (85 exit velo) and creates hard line drive contact. Working to use the middle of the field, will increase his plate coverage and become difficult to defend. Overall, Nathan is a solid prospect and will only increase his stock as he continues to develop his game.
01/14/2022 - 2022 Baseball Factory Pre-Season Prospects Tournament (HS)
Nathan is a class of 2024 OF prospect out of White River Junction, VT. In the outfield, he took good angles to the baseball. Showed off an accurate arm and ability to get the ball into the infield quickly. Clean arm action with the ability to throw to the bag with momentum. At the plate, he showed off a good opposite field approach. Did a good job keeping his direction towards the baseball. Showed off good balance throughout the swing and had exit velos as high as 75 MPH. Reached base multiple times and recorded a 2B. Nathan is a good player with a bright future ahead of himself.
11/14/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Marlborough (Boston), MA
Nathan is an OF/RHP prospect who continues to showcase his skills on the diamond. In the field, Nathan shows active footwork and covers ground well. He gets into a low position and fields the ball out in front of his body. His exchange is quick and he gains ground well on his throws, keeping them on-line with carry through his target. Long tossing can help Nathan build up his arm strength. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a closed stance and takes his stride on time. He gets into his load and hits against a strong front side. He works through a direct swing with good extension and drives the ball from gap to gap. Nathan can create more consistent contact by loosening his grip on the bat. On the mound, Nathan keeps his eyes on target and works inline toward the plate. He operates with a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 67mph with arm side run. Breaking ball sits from 55-56mph with 10-4 break. Changeup sits from 57-58mph as he throws with deceptive arm speed. Gathering to a balance point over the rubber can help Nathan improve his pitch command. With three more years to develop, Nathan has the time and potential to further build upon his skills on the field.
06/17/2019 - Interactive Video Program - New Britain (Hartford), CT
Nathan worked out in the OF and at 2nd base during his last workout with The Factory. In the OF, Nathan has fluid footwork, he reads the ball well off the bat, and he covers ground well. He keeps the ball in front, his exchange is clean, and Nathan throws with consistency from a quick arm action to his target. In the INF, Nathan has playable hands and feet and he fields in a square position. He has a good glove, a clean exchange, and he throws with consistency to his target. At the plate, Nathan has a square/athletic set-up, he loads well, and stands in with good balance. He has good barrel accuracy and he taps into his lower body. Skills can continue to improve with work on the following.
Outfield
1. Play lower
2. Hands
3. Release
Infield
1. Fielding position
2. Release
3. Range
Offense
1. Load
2. Bat speed
3. Bat angle
07/06/2018 - Cape Cod Select Training & Competition (Ages 12-14)
Nate is a young, coachable OF who will graduate in 2024. Defensively, Nate has active feet, agile movements to the ball, and he attacks aggressively. He presents his glove well, fields in an athletic position, and throws with accuracy from a quick arm action to his target. A quicker 1st step and not drifting to the ball will help defense improve. Offensively, Nate has a square/athletic setup, he loads well, and swings in good rhythm. He has good balance, a short/direct barrel to the ball, and he can spray to all fields. Added bat speed and strength will help hitting continue to improve. We look forward to seeing what the future holds.