The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Nate Tappenden: LHP/OF, (2022) Coldwater, MI. 6-foot-3, 175-pound. Solid at the plate, the left-handed hitter's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (61.25 mph bat speed average). (19.86 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap. Level swing plane. Line drive approach. Projectable his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 80 mph; showed a developing lengthy exchange, and consistent footwork. One hand fielding mechanics. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.72. On the mound, changeup (71-72 mph), slider (67-68 mph). Threw his fastball 78-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph; (Max spin 1984; Avg 1698).
Scout Evaluation
Nate Tappenden, Coldwater, 2022, MI
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Begins in a tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Line drive approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 82.65 mph. 61.25 mph bat speed average. 19.86 mph hand speed average. Ranks #2 with ev at the event.
Defense: (OF) Consistent footwork, developing lengthy exchange. Projectable. Glovework was used one hand.
Arm: 80 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.72 (60-yard).
FB: T80. 78-79 mph. (Max spin 1984; Avg 1698).
CH: 71-72 mph.
SL: 67-68 mph. (Max spin 2008; Avg 1990).
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Player Spotlight
Nate Tappenden: LHP/OF, (2022) Coldwater High School, MI. 6-foot-3, 175-pound. Athletic during batting practice, Tappenden had an exit velocity of 79 mph. (60.96 mph bat speed average). (18.75 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a closed stride. Bat speed was above average, showed a simple swing plane and level finish. He barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. Athletic recorded an outfield position velocity of 76 mph; has aggressive feet, a fluid exchange, and soft hands. Showed a compact arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.33. On the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with consistent arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows decent effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an upright finish. Threw his fastball 75-77 mph with a max of 78 mph; has arm side command and running action. (Max spin 1899; Avg 1752). Has a 12/6 curveball (67-68) that showed control low in the zone and late action. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1984).
Scout Evaluation
Nate Tappenden, Coldwater High School, 2022, MI
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Athletic. Begins in a tall stance with a smooth load, then uses a closed stride. Above average bat speed. Level finish, simple swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 71.12 mph. 60.96 mph bat speed average. 18.75 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 76 mph outfield velocity. Compact arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.33 (60-yard).
Pitching: Tilt-and-topple delivery, decent effort. high ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an upright finish.
FB: T78. 75-77 mph. (Max spin 1899; Avg 1752). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CB: 67-68 mph. Low in the zone command, late action, 12/6 shape. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1984).
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Player Spotlight
Nate Tappenden: LHP/OF, (2022) Coldwater, MI. 6-foot-3, 175-pound. Solid at the plate, the left-handed hitter's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (61.25 mph bat speed average). (19.86 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap. Level swing plane. Line drive approach. Projectable his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 80 mph; showed a developing lengthy exchange, and consistent footwork. One hand fielding mechanics. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.72. On the mound, changeup (71-72 mph), slider (67-68 mph). Threw his fastball 78-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph; (Max spin 1984; Avg 1698).
Scout Evaluation
Nate Tappenden, Coldwater, 2022, MI
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Begins in a tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Line drive approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 82.65 mph. 61.25 mph bat speed average. 19.86 mph hand speed average. Ranks #2 with ev at the event.
Defense: (OF) Consistent footwork, developing lengthy exchange. Projectable. Glovework was used one hand.
Arm: 80 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.72 (60-yard).
FB: T80. 78-79 mph. (Max spin 1984; Avg 1698).
CH: 71-72 mph.
SL: 67-68 mph. (Max spin 2008; Avg 1990).
Player Spotlight
Nate Tappenden: LHP/OF, (2022) Coldwater High School, MI. 6-foot-3, 175-pound. Athletic during batting practice, Tappenden had an exit velocity of 79 mph. (60.96 mph bat speed average). (18.75 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a closed stride. Bat speed was above average, showed a simple swing plane and level finish. He barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. Athletic recorded an outfield position velocity of 76 mph; has aggressive feet, a fluid exchange, and soft hands. Showed a compact arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.33. On the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with consistent arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows decent effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an upright finish. Threw his fastball 75-77 mph with a max of 78 mph; has arm side command and running action. (Max spin 1899; Avg 1752). Has a 12/6 curveball (67-68) that showed control low in the zone and late action. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1984).
Scout Evaluation
Nate Tappenden, Coldwater High School, 2022, MI
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Athletic. Begins in a tall stance with a smooth load, then uses a closed stride. Above average bat speed. Level finish, simple swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 71.12 mph. 60.96 mph bat speed average. 18.75 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, aggressive footwork, fluid exchange. Athletic.
Arm: 76 mph outfield velocity. Compact arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.33 (60-yard).
Pitching: Tilt-and-topple delivery, decent effort. high ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an upright finish.
FB: T78. 75-77 mph. (Max spin 1899; Avg 1752). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CB: 67-68 mph. Low in the zone command, late action, 12/6 shape. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1984).