Prep Baseball Report

Prospect Games at Notre Dame Player Spotlight: 2019 RHP Nathan Mullen



On July 25th, we are hosting the Prospect Games at the University of Notre Dame.  As we approach the event, we will begin to highlight some of the top prospects to be in attendance.  

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Nathan Mullen

Class of 2019 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Bremen
    State: IN
  • Summer Team: Indiana Prospects (16U Lasch)
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 210lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
82 - 85
FB
70 - 73
CB
78 - 78
KN
Position
7.30
60-yard
69
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
4.78
H-1st

Scouting Report

6/13/17 Top Prospect Games: 6-foot-2, 190 pound well-framed right hander was up to 86 with the fastball in his inning of work.  Loose, clean arm swing with good balance and rhythm.  Has good direction, lands squared. Pivots on stride foot as he lands causing some over rotation in hips.  Breaking ball has 11/5 shape with some late depth.  Mullen sat 82-85 with a well commanded fastball and showed the ability to change speeds in middle counts.  More velocity to come from this athletic frame.

7/16/16: Thick, durable, strong, right-handed pitcher. Long, loose and quick arm action from a high ¾ slot. Repeatable delivery, with rhythm, and stays on-line. Fastball, thrown for strikes, mostly straight action, sat 78-81 mph and touched 82. Flashed a breaking ball at 63-65 mph. 2019 arm to follow.

2/21/16: 6-foot-2, 190 pounder pitches from a long, high 3/4 arm action with above average arm speed. Good rhythm in a tall/fall delivery.  Uphill shoulders. Fastball has slight run at 78-80, up to 82.  Breaking ball has an 11/5 shape with gradual break at 64-66; good feel for the pitch.  KN was 64-67.  Good follow in 2019 class. FIELDING- Showcased average hands, at times hard, at 3B.  Slow exchange, fields the ball deep.  Hits from a crouch setup using a short stride; leg lift.  Tends to dive during the stride.  Average bat speed.  Long ,uphill swing plane.  

6/22/15: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, ran a 7.30-60.  In the field displayed average hands with slow footwork.  Exchange was clean and plays through the baseball.  Across the field was 68 mph.  At the plate hits from a balanced setup.  Stride is long and showed good balance.  Possesses some bat speed  with a long path to the baseball.  Showcased pop to his pull-side.  Rhythm is a little stiff. Recorded a high exit velocity of 81 mph. On the mound the right-hander pitches from a high ¾ slot with average arm speed.  Long arm action.  Shows some effort with some rhythm in the delivery.  Level shoulders.  Falls off towards the 1B side, lands open.  Fastball was 78-79 with occasional run.  Breaking ball shows gradual break, but erratic in the zone at 64-66.  

6/9/15:  The 6-foot-2, 190 pound RHP showcased a FB that sat 75-76, touching 78 with some sink.  His arm slot is high ¾ with average arm speed.  He has a smooth delivery that stays in line with athleticism.  CB has 10/4 shape and gradual break at 65-66.  Threw strikes and a good feel for his delivery.  Also throws a 61-62 mph knuckle ball. 



UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Mid-Summer Open, Region IN Jul 18 Hobart High School
Mid-Summer Open, Southern Indiana IN Jul 24 Jeffersonville High School
Prospect Games at Notre Dame IN Jul 25 University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame, IN
2017 PBR Future Games (Indiana Invite Only) IN Aug 2 Grand Park - Westfield, IN
GPA Games IN Aug 13 Lee Pfund Stadium - Carol Stream, IL