Unsigned Senior Spotlight: C Nathan Sanchez
January 7, 2019
On Jan. 13, at The MAX sports facility in McCook, Ill., PBR will be hosting the winter's Unsigned Senior Showcase. You can find registration information within the previous hyperlink, but we’ll use this post today, as well as the posts following this one leading up to this week’s event, to shine the light on a few of the attending prospects who merit specific mentioning.
In 2018, we had the chance to see C Nathan Sanchez (Lakeview) in action at the Illiana Preseason I.D. where he came away as one of the top-ranked overall prospects at the event and the No. 1-ranked catcher in attendance. His skillset as a defender might be his ticket to opportunities at the next level. Sanchez has a strong arm that features some carry on his throws down to second. On offense, Sanchez hits from the left side and features loose and quick hands with a line-drive approach. His balance in the batter's box allows him to effectively line balls into the gaps, too.
It'll be nearly a year to the day since we've seen Sanchez in a showcase setting, so it'll interesting to see the developments he's made over the year and how it's going to help him continue his playing career.
Nathan Sanchez
Class of 2019 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Lake ViewState: IL
- Summer Team: Cubs
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Height: 5-9Weight: 152lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Videos
(1/15/18)
Player News
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Catcher Analysis - Jan 21, 2019
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Quick Hits - Jan 14, 2019
- Unsigned Senior Spotlight: C Nathan Sanchez - Jan 7, 2019
- Preseason I.D - Illiana: Top Overall Prospects - Jan 26, 2018
- Preseason I.D. - Illiana: Infield Analysis - Jan 24, 2018
- Preseason I.D. - Illiana: Catching Analysis - Jan 22, 2018
- Preseason I.D. Illiana: Statistical Analysis - Jan 17, 2018
- Underclass Showcase: Infield Analysis - Nov 16, 2016
- Underclass Showcase: Catching Analysis - Nov 14, 2016
- MCYSA International Showcase: Position Analysis - Aug 30, 2016
- Preseason I.D. - Illiana: Illinois Pitcher Analysis - Mar 10, 2016
- Preseason I.D. - Illiana: Illinois Position Player Analysis - Mar 9, 2016
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1.15.18 - 5-foot-9, 152-pound left-handed hitting catcher/infielder. Defensively showed best behind the plate, arm played strong with some carry, 77 mph. Pop times ranged 2.07-2.19 out of the crouch. On the infield showed some actions and footwork. Arm played 80 mph across the diamond. 7.65 runner in the 60. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, uses short stride and smooth load. Balanced through contact, used loose quick hands. Level path with line drive approach, 77 mph exit velocity.