Nathan
Hoth

Preseason All-State 3/15/15
5-foot-9, 165-pound right-handed hitting catcher who ran a 7.25 60. Hoth continues to improve and impress after each event. Solid runner. Performed very well behind the dish. Improved his pop times to the 1.85-1.97 range with 77 mph arm strength. Every throw was knee high and on the bag. 2-hole or 8/9 hole hitter who moves the ball around with solid contact and approach. Does little things well at plate. High Follow for 2016 class with ability to catch and throw consistently.

Eastern Iowa ID Showcase 3/1/15
5-foot-9, 165-pound 2-way player. Hoth continues to make strides in his game.  Neutral set-up at plate. Some dive into contact. High hands with solid bat path. Short to contact. Good hand-eye coordination and hits with his hands. Uses whole field with solid contact. 84 mph exit velocity. Ability to receive. Needs improvement in blocking mechanics. Some length to exchange but gets rid of baseball very quickly. Shows accuracy to bag. 74 mph arm strength with a 1.97 pop time. High controlled leg kick delivery. Arm stroke is clean from high ¾ slot. Fastball was 80-83 mph with late life- jumps on hitter. Curveball had tight spin and 11/6 break. Changeup is thrown at fastball arm speed with good sink at 71-73 mph.

Quad City Open 12/14/14
5-foot-9, 160-pound 2-way player. 7.37 60 time. Strong swing. Wide base with short stride. Very balanced through contact with line drive swing plane and gap to gap approach. Creates separation after contact. 81 mph exit velocity off tee. Average/ok feet behind the plate with quick release. Most throws were accurate and on bag. Throws show online carry. 2.07-2.19 pop times with 73 mph arm strength. Balanced compact mechanics with high knee raise delivery. Gathers over the rubber well with rhythm and athleticism. Lands open in delivery leaving some pitches arm side. Short high ¾ arm action with some looseness out front.