Prep Baseball Report

Commitment Spotlight: '20 Nathan Culley, LHP, Anoka


Andy Judkins
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

 

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Scouting Report

6/17/19

6-foot-1, 160-pound left-handed pitcher. #46 ranked player in MN 2020 class. Lean athletic frame, long arm swing behind body, above avg. hand quickness out front and arm is clean, projects to continue to add velocity. Fastball was 83-85 mph with above avg. run and sink. Breaking ball has good tilt with sharp 1/7 break and above avg. depth. Downward action on changeup with slight sink and run. Projectable left-handed arm that will climb in rankings once updated again.

3/17/19

6-foot-1, 155-pound left-handed pitcher.  Thin frame with room to fill out.  Good balance and tempo through delivery.  Leg swings and lands across body.  Clean arm action and works from a ¾ arm slot.  Fastball is 84-86 mph with run action.  Curveball has 1/7 break and more slider shape thrown at 67-69 mph.  Change-up has some push release and slowed arm action thrown at 67-69 mph. 




 

PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?

Culley: The coaching staff is top-tier and a bunch of genuinely good guys. Being close to home was also huge in my decision.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Culley: NDSU, Augustana, and Winona.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?

Culley: I first talked on the phone with the pitching coach, PJ, shortly after the Top Prospect Games. After that, we were consistently in contact.

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?

Culley: Absolutely, yes. There isn’t a better feeling than going through your senior year without being nervous about the process anymore.

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?

Culley: The feel of the campus was exactly what I wanted from a college. The athletic facilities and lounging areas were nice and modern.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?

Culley: My dad. He was the one driving me to all my visits and sending me videos and tips on how to improve my skills. He put a lot of his own time and money into making me a better player. Talking to him after all of my starts during the season was a huge part in my development.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?

Culley: It was more difficult than I expected but a very cool experience, overall. It was interesting talking to a wide variety of coaches.

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?

Culley: If I put in the work and move forward the way they expect me to, they see me starting as a pitcher.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?

Culley: Playing in the Little League Intermediate World Series in Livermore, California and talking to teams from all over the world.

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?

Culley: Seth Miller.