25.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
LHP
Nathan
Criss
Wabash College
Mt Vernon (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 175LBS
L/L • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: 17U Nitro Gold
Mt Vernon (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 175LBS
L/L • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: 17U Nitro Gold
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/05/23
19.7
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/22
50
Hard Hit %
6/05/23
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/05/23
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/05/23
354
Distance (max)
6/05/23
67
Sweet Spot %
6/05/23
7.14
60
6/05/23
-
30-yd
1.75
10-yd
6/05/23
19
Run speed (max)
6/05/23
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
3/06/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
6/05/23
81.1 - 81.6
Velo Range
6/05/23
2044
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Changeup
76.3 - 77.8
Velo Range
6/05/23
1958
Spin Rate (avg)
6/05/23
Curveball
70 - 72
Velo Range
7/19/23
2393
Spin Rate (avg)
6/05/23
Slider
70.9 - 72
Velo Range
6/05/23
2320
Spin Rate (avg)
6/05/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.36
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.1
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
354
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.3
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.2
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.
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.6
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.
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
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).
1996
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.
24.5
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).
70.9
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).
2393
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).
77.1
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).
1958
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).
71.6
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).
2320
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).
79.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
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).
2044
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.
26.2
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).
67.9
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).
2293
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).
73.8
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).
1846
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).
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 81.6
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,126
Spin Rate (max)
1,996
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.9
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 71.9
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,441
Spin Rate (max)
2,393
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 72.0
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,360
Spin Rate (max)
2,320
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.1
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.8
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,075
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.8
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 79.2
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,192
Spin Rate (max)
2,044
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 68.8
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,366
Spin Rate (max)
2,293
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.8
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 74.8
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,973
Spin Rate (max)
1,846
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.14
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build
Delivery: Simple, athletic delivery. Tall balance point with a controlled move down the slope. Lands square, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: Slight running action with some feel for the zone.
CB: Sharp movement at times with the ability to land.
SL: Short, tight.
CH: Sinking action.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.75 10 yard split
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: LHH. Tall stance. Small load with a short stride. Simple, level swing. Gap-to-gap approach. Balanced finish.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Longer arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure handed defender with athletic footwork. Soft hands, natural exchange.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.75 in the 10 yard split.
Nathan Criss, Mt Vernon, 2024, IN
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound proportional build.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Starts in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a leg kick. Raw bat speed. Front foot finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 79.9 mph. 69.6 mph bat speed average. 22.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Solid.
Arm: 84 mph outfield velocity. Longer arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.36 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose clean arm action. Tall balance point, lands open.
FB: 77-79 T 80 mph. (Max spin 2191; Avg 2044). Feel accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 67-69 mph. Tight slurvey action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2366; Avg 2292).
CH: 73-75 mph.