90
Velocity (max)
6/17/22
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
OF
Nate
Gross
Ouachita Baptist University
Little Rock Christian (HS) • AR
6' 0" • 165LBS
L/L • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Sticks
Little Rock Christian (HS) • AR
6' 0" • 165LBS
L/L • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Sticks
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 90
Velo Range
6/17/22
2006
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21
Changeup
82 - 83
Velo Range
6/17/22
1543
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/22
Curveball
75 - 77
Velo Range
6/17/22
1714
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21
Slider
71.9 - 73.8
Velo Range
2/12/22
1895
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/22
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/21
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/15/21
323
Distance (max)
6/15/21
50
Sweet Spot %
7/28/21
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/21
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/15/21
20.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/21
14
Hard Hit %
6/15/21
6.93
60
7/28/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
6/15/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.93
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.2
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
243
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
AR/TX/MO/LA Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
243
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1988
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1668
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1543
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1895
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2006
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1714
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1540
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.2
Velocity (max)
83.0 - 84.2
Velo Range
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,068
Spin Rate (max)
1,988
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.1
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 71.0
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,743
Spin Rate (max)
1,668
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
73.9
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 73.8
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,982
Spin Rate (max)
1,895
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.6
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 76.6
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,617
Spin Rate (max)
1,543
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.7
Velocity (max)
83.0 - 86.4
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,097
Spin Rate (max)
2,004
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
76.7
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 74.2
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,882
Spin Rate (max)
1,621
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 84.6
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,108
Spin Rate (max)
2,006
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.8
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 68.8
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,755
Spin Rate (max)
1,714
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.5
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,586
Spin Rate (max)
1,540
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
75.76
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
AR/TX/MO/LA Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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Player Spotlight
Nate Gross: LHP/OF, (2023) Little Rock Christian, AR. 6-foot, 160-pound lean projectable frame. Showed clean slot with a consistent compact arm action. Fluid projectable on the mound, showed quick above average arm speed, also used an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle and a compact consistent arm action. Feel up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Displays uphill in line shoulders and an athletic consistent balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Threw his fastball 82-84 mph; showed control both sides of the plate in the zone and deceiving late action with straight movement. (Max spin 2067; Avg 1988). Had in the zone command and tilt on his 1/7 curveball (69-71). (Max spin 1743; Avg 1667). Has deceiving action and feel arm side control on his straight changeup (73-76). His tight slider (71-73) showed glove side in the zone control and tight late action. (Max spin 1981; Avg 1895).
Scout Evaluation
Nate Gross, Little Rock Christian, 2023, AR
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 160-pound lean projectable frame.
Arm: Consistent compact arm action, clean slot.
Pitching: Fluid projectable. Feel up-tempo delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top high ¾ arm angle, quick above average arm speed, compact consistent arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, uphill in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic balanced finish.
FB: T84. 82-84 mph. (Max spin 2067; Avg 1988). Both sides of the plate in the zone accuracy, deceiving late action, straight movement.
CB: 69-71 mph. In the zone command, tilt, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1743; Avg 1667).
CH: 73-76 mph. Feel arm side command, deceiving action, straight movement.
SL: 71-73 mph. Glove side in the zone command, tight late action, tight movement. (Max spin 1981; Avg 1895).
Player Spotlight
Nate Gross: LHP/OF, (2023) Little Rock Christian, AR. 5-foot-10, 150-pound projectable athletic frame. Athletic during batting practice, Gross displayed an exit velocity of 91 mph, Ranks #2 with EV at the event. Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, displays an upward short swing plane and high finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 88 mph;had a quick clean exchange, athletic quick footwork, and soft sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot with a quick arm action. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.93. Athletic on the mound, used a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Shows some effort in his delivery. Showed even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 81-84 mph; had arm side control and slight action with straight movement. Has a 1/7 curveball (67-68) that showed control around the zone and tilt. Threw a straight changeup (69-72) with arm side control and fading action.
Scout Evaluation
Nate Gross, Little Rock Christian, 2023, AR
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound projectable athletic frame.
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, upward short swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 83.90 mph. 68.06 mph bat speed average. 22.39 mph hand speed average. Top 2 velo of the day.
Defense: (OF) Soft sure hands, athletic quick footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 88 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.93 (60-yard).
Pitching: Athletic. Some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T84. 81-84 mph. (Max spin 2108; Avg 2015). Arm side accuracy, slight action, straight movement.
CB: 67-68 mph. Around the zone control, tilt, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1755; Avg 1714).
CH: 69-72 mph. Arm side command, fading action, straight movement.