Nathan
Brinkman

1/17/15 - 5-foot-9, 155-pound prospect, right-handed hitter hits from a wide base, minimal stride, short swing path, limited extension through contact, average bat speed, line drive type hitter, showed some speed for age with 4.65 home to first time, 72 mph exit velocity.  Defensively, shows some arm strength for young prospect, 70 mph from the crouch that should continue to develop, short high-3/4 release, good direction on footwork, pop times ranged from 2.09-2.19. On the mound, uses short arm action through a high-3/4 arm slot, throws two pitches (fastball and slider), fastball sat 74-77 mph and is straight, throws a hard slider for age at 71-73 mph that has late/short break, opens early occasionally on slider but it has potential to be a good pitch for him moving forward.