08/15/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Honolulu, HI Nainoa is a C prospect who will graduate in 2023. Medium frame stocky build with strength present and room to add more. Behind the dish, he has an easy sit and shows quick/fluid footwork. Good agility and ability to cover ground. He creates good blocking angles, with his chin tucked, and has a soft chest. Beats ball to spot while working thumb under and presents nice target for pitchers to throw to. A high transfer, with good direction to second base, and gains ground. Had an arm velocity up to 84mph and a best pop time of 1.97 seconds. At the plate, he starts with a crouched and open stance. Has a projectible frame and made loud contact during BP. Strength in swing with pull side power and a bat exit velocity up to 80mph during BP. With 2 years of continued growth and development, we foresee Nainoa having opportunities to play at the next level.