10/16/2016 - College PREP - Bel Air (Baltimore), MD Nathanael is a solid, athletic SS who has a promising future on the diamond. Foot speed is excellent as indicated by 60 time of 6.87. At SS, defensive abilities are outstanding as he takes good first steps in working to get around balls and plays through well with his body. Hands are soft / sure as he presents well out front. Hands / feet work well together as he gets rid of the baseball quickly with life, accuracy, and on line carry across the diamond. Range is a plus as he reads balls well off the bat and covers a lot of ground. At the plate he continues to shine, showing outstanding hitting / power potential. Hands are quick (86 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive approach. He has strength in his swing and works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap to gap pop. With 2 years to further develop, Nathanael has the makings of a special type player and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.