Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017- #8 Nathaniel Peterson
December 22, 2017
Over the next few weeks we we will be counting down the 2017 calendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2017. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2017.
At No. 8 in our countdown is LHP Nathaniel Peterson (Lakeville North). Ranked No. 5 in Minnesota's Class of 2018, Peterson continued to make strides over the summer, ultimately committing to Oklahoma State University.
NO. 8 Nathaniel peterson
Scouting Report
6/20/17- 5-foot-10, 175-pound left-handed hitting pitcher. #9 ranked player in MN 2018 class. Peterson has loose arm and pounds zone with 85-87 mph fastball that shows heavy arm-side run and jumps on hitter. Breaking has tight spin with 2/7 shape and is above avg. to both LH and RH hitters. Late sink and fade on changeup. Has been as high as 89 mph; Peterson should be a highly sought commodity to D1 schools across the country.
3/20/17- 5-foot-10, 175-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. #16 ranked player in MN 2018 class. True ¾ slot. 85-87 mph throughout and touched 89 mph at the end. Repeated a difficult motion very well. Has a sort of pause at the top to let his leg go down and then out. Arm has easy strength and he controlled his fastball in the zone with some natural arm side run to it. Curveball was firm and up to 73mph, and he also featured a slider at 75-76 mph. There was not much differential in the two pitches, and the slider which is an above average, swing and miss pitch. Slider is firm and late breaking at the back leg of right-handers with tilt. 7.7 runner. Square stance, body load, rhythm in hands, hard line drive contact, mid/pull approach with flashes of pop in bat, 81 mph exit velocity. Above avg. arm, quick release, accurate to bag with carry, solid actions in field, 88 mph arm strength from outfield.
10/23/16- 5-foot-10, 170-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. On mound; high leg kick, keeps front underneath knee, slight hitch and pause after separation, with extension and finish to plate. Clean arm action, ball jumps out of hand, with command of 83-85 mph fastball. Above avg. depth on hard breaking 1/7 curveball with tight rotation. Late fade and sink on changeup for strikes. 7.69 runner. Square stance, body load, loose hands, shows rhythm in swing, hard spray contact to pull side of field, 83 mph exit velocity. Confident fielder, shows appropriate footwork-routes-angles, soft glove, arm works well with accuracy. 84 mph arm from outfield. 79 mph arm across infield. Peterson, currently un-ranked, will make serious jump into 2018 rankings in MN.