Donovan
Nanfeldt

7.27.17 - 6-foot-1, 198-pound, physical, extra-large right-handed hitting first baseman. Projects as a middle of the order type of bat. Creates easy bat speed and strength through contact. Path works uphill and looks to lift the baseball. Moves well at first base for his size and flashes soft hands. 

6.15.17 - 6-foot-1, 198-pound right-handed hitting first baseman with a strong frame. Offensively hits from a slightly open setup with a short, heel lift stride and good balance. Pull, power hitter with a long, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with an event best 100 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.27. Defensively has a loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Clean exchange with average footwork. Threw 77 mph across the infield.

6.6.17 - 6-foot-1, 198-pound, strong, barrel-chested, right-handed hitting first baseman. Registered an event-best exit velocity of 102 mph from a tee. Offensively, starts from a balanced open, setup, smooth pre-pitch load, short stride, fluid rhythm throughout and hits off his backside. Flashes bat speed, looks to elevate the ball with authority. 4.86 runner, home-to-first. Defensively, fluid feet, plays under control, clean exchange. Arm works short and clean, throws clocked at 74 mph across the infield.

2.26.17 - 6-foot-1, 205-pound, first baseman with a strong frame. Offensively, right-handed hitter with power potential. Fluid rhythm, ball jumps off the bat, pull approach, short path. 100 mph exit velocity. Open, balanced setup, loads back, long stride, maintains balance through contact. Defensively, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Short, loose arm action from a high ¾ to ¾ slot. Throws clocked at 74 mph across the infield. 4.80 home to first runner.

7.20.16 - 6-foot-1, 210-pound, right-handed hitting two-way prospect. Offensively, balanced set up, short stride, bat speed, uphill path, gap to gap approach. Recorded one of the top exit velocities of 92 mph. Defensively, clean exchange, athleticism at position. Clocked at 67 mph across the diamond. On the mound, LHP, high ¾ slot, long action, regular effort. Rhythm, in line direction, square landing. Fastball, sat 71-73 mph, topping at 75. Curveball, 61-63 mph, 1/7 action. Changeup, fastball arm speed, sat 68-72 mph.

1.17.16 - 6-foot-1, 210-pound right-handed hitting first baseman. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open stance. Closes off on stride. Gap to gap hitter with an uphill swing path and some pop. Showed strength thru contact with 84 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 8.04. Defensively has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Slower footwork with fluid actions and average hands. Threw 69 mph across the infield.

8.23.15 - Big-bodied 6-foot, 200-pound right-handed hitting first-baseman. Offensively, hands get into a good position pre-pitch. Some leverage in swing and looseness at times. Exit velocity registered, 83 mph. Starts from an open, tall setup, short stride and some balance through contact. Long, uphill bat path through the zone, and flashed pull power on occasion. Defensively, reliable hands, short arm action, over-the-top slot, accurate throws, clocked at 65 mph across the infield. On the mound, the left-handed pitcher had some rhythm in his delivery. Landed on-line, square and an athletic finish at times. Fastball from an over-the-top slot, sat 66-67 mph, touching 68. Curveball, 12/6 shape, 54-56 mph. Also, threw a change-up ranging between 61-64 mph and had occasional cut.