Nathaniel
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Nathaniel, an uncommitted two-way player, is a left-handed pitcher with a right-handed swing that can play quality defence. Nathaniel has quick feet defensively and takes direct routes to the ball in the outfield, especially with an aggressive approach to throwing to bases. In addition to his defensive prowess, Nathaniel is a 7-flat runner with the potential to be a 6.8-to-6.9 guy depending on his athletic improvements in the next year or two. At the plate, utilizing a leg-kick as his timing mechanism and primary power production, Nathaniel uses a balance of lateral load and rotational acceleration to create bat speed (73.3mph - 6th highest in the association). He uses his hand position at load effectively to produce an efficient gap-to-gap swing plane.On the mound, Nathaniel has a high-leg kick and direct line of attack in his delivery while utilizing his backside to create lateral power for pitch velocity. FB has a late arm-side run from a ¾ arm slot coming in at 78-80mph, with a deceptive CH with depth at 73-74, and a CB that is effective as a third pitch. Overall, Nathaniel showcased good hands, feet, and body control through all of his baseball actions. With an increased focus on his athleticism and strength, Nathaniel could see considerable improvements in his Velo, 60, and bat. It should be a fun follow to see how it all comes together in the next two years!