Colorado Underclass Invitational Spotlight: LHP Nathan Gutierrez of Douglas County HS
January 23, 2019
The Colorado Underclass Invitational has quickly become the premier Preseason event in the state of Colorado. This event is held for the top 2021's-2022s throughout the state to kick off the Prep Baseball Report's spring high school baseball coverage. We will begin to spotlight each and every player in attendance. Today, we take a look at 2021 LHP Nathan Gutierrez of Douglas County High School. You can request your invite, register and check out the full current roster HERE.
Nathan Gutierrez
Class of 2021 / LHP
Rankings
StateRank: 35 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Douglas CountyState: CO
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Height: 6-0Weight: 150lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
83
Max FB
(08/03/19)
80 - 83
FB
(08/03/19)
69 - 71
CB
(08/03/19)
74 - 76
CH
(01/27/19)
Position
7.26
60-yard
(06/02/19)
83
INF Velo
(06/02/19)
88
Exit Velo
(06/02/19)
4.15
H-1st
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
151
Distance (avg)
(06/23/20)
255
Distance (max)
(06/23/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/23/20)
Line Drive %
(06/23/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/23/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/23/20)
USA Prime Scout Day
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.4
Distance (avg)
151
Distance (max)
255
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
58.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/23/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/23/20)
USA Prime Scout Day
Jun 23, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
19.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.5
Bat Speed (avg)
58.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Videos
(8/5/18)
Pitching (8/5/18)
Player News
- Top Prospect Games Day 2 Recap - Aug 7, 2019
- Colorado Top Prospect Games Stats Posted - Aug 5, 2019
- Colorado Daily Round Up 4.4.19 - Apr 4, 2019
- Colorado Underclass Invitational: Pitching Analysis - Mar 6, 2019
- 2019 Underclass Invitational Stats Posted - Jan 28, 2019
- 2019 Colorado Underclass Invitational: Class of 2021 Preview - Jan 24, 2019
- Colorado Underclass Invitational Spotlight: LHP Nathan Gutierrez of Douglas County HS - Jan 23, 2019
- PBR Colorado 2018 by the Numbers: Class of 2021 - Dec 17, 2018
- Colorado Top Prospect Games Corner Infield Analysis - Aug 29, 2018
- Class of 2021 Preview Corner INF Analysis - Jun 14, 2018
- Class of 2021 Preview Stats Posted - May 8, 2018
- Underclass Invitational 2021 Pitcher Analysis - Feb 27, 2018
- Underclass Invitational 2021 Infield Analysis - Feb 13, 2018
- Underclass Invitational Preview 2021's - Jan 22, 2018
- Future Prospect Camp Stats Posted - Feb 15, 2017
- PBRPlus Under the Radar: Class of 2021 Position Players 3/07/19
- CO Colorado Underclass Invitational: Pitching Analysis 3/06/19
- CO Colorado Underclass Invitational: Middle Infield Analysis 3/01/19
- CO Colorado Underclass Invitational: Outfield Analysis 2/25/19
- CO Colorado Underclass Invitational: Corners Analysis 2/22/19
- CO Colorado Underclass Invitational: Catchers Analysis 2/19/19
- PBRPlus Underclass Invitational 2019: Offensive Revelations 2/04/19
- PBRPlus Underclass Invitational: Pitching Revelations 1/30/19
- CO 2019 Underclass Invitational Stats Posted 1/28/19
- PBRPlus 2019 Colorado Underclass Invitational: Class of 2022 Preview 1/26/19
- PBRPlus 2019 Colorado Underclass Invitational: Class of 2021 Preview 1/24/19
- CO 2019 Underclass Invitational Schedule 1/24/19
- CO Colorado Underclass Invitational Spotlight: MIF Gavin Schmeh of Brighton HS 1/22/19
- CO Colorado Underclass Invitational Spotlight: RHP/SS Dallas Macias of Regis Jesuit 1/18/19
- CO Colorado Underclass Invitational Spotlight: RHP/SS Zachary Horwith of Douglas County HS 1/17/19
Scouting Report
8-4-18
6-foot-150-pound left hand hitting 1B/LHP who ran a 7.50 60. Balanced stance at the plate with repeatable traits. Slow load to the back side with a high leg kick. Swing is level through the ball and he showed a good ability to turn on pitches and drive balls to right field. Exit velocity was 83 mph. Defensively he continues to grow at first base. Shows good feet and a quick glove to hand transfer. Arm is ¾ and played at 79 mph. Tall and fall from the mound. Plant foot lands short and he drives hard over his front side. Arm stays consistent on all pitches and he delivers from high ¾ arm slot. Fastball sat 79-80 mph with strong arm side run. He mixed in a 65-67 mph curve with sweeping 2/7 break.
6-12-18
6-foot-0, 150-pound left hand hitting 1B/LHP who ran a 7.57 60. Stands tall and open at the plate with a slow load and long stride to come square. Hands produce good whip and swing path is slightly uphill. Good extension out front and hits off a firm front side. Exit velocity was 81 mph. Defensively he moves well at first base and shows good feet around the bag. Arm is high ¾ and plays at 74 mph. On the mound, arm action is loose, high ¾ slot. Fastball is mostly straight, slightly runs to arm side, heavy fell, stays around the zone, sat 78-80 mph. Curveball has tight spin and 2/7 shape, 64-66 mph. Changeup sinks with feel, showed as best secondary pitch, 72-74 mph.
1-28-18
5-foot-10, 135-pound left hand hitting 1B/LHP. Starts in an open stance, short stride during load, mostly balanced. Bat speed continues to improve each time we see him. Swing is short and compact through the zone. Line drive hitter. 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Long arm action from high ¾ slot, 74 mph across the field. On the mound arm action is loose, high ¾ slot. Fastball is mostly straight, slightly runs to arm side, heavy fell, stays around the zone, sat 78-80 mph. Curveball has 2/7 shape, 65-68 mph. Changeup sinks and showed as best secondary pitch, 64-66 mph.
10-1-17
On the mound he is smooth to the plate. Leg Drive has improved, but he needs to drive harder on the pitch but mechanics are sound. Arm slot is high ¾ and his fastball has late run. Fastball velocity was 73 MPH at the FPG and he works the outer half well. He mixed in a 62-64 MPH curve with sweeping 2/7 break.
8-5-17
5-foot-10, 135-pound left hand hitting 1B/LHP. At the plate he starts balanced and incorporates a high leg kick on the pitch. Weight shifts through the zone on the swing. Swing path is slightly uphill and he shows good plate coverage. Exit velocity was 76 MPH at the TPG. In the field he shows good awareness at first base. He has a quick glove to hand transfer and delivers an accurate ball to start a double play. Arm velocity was 72 MPH. On the mound he is smooth to the plate. Needs to drive harder on the pitch but mechanics are sound. Arm slot is high ¾ and his fastball has late run. Fastball velocity was 72 MPH at the TPG and he works the outer half well. He mixed in a 59 MPH curve with sweeping 2/7 break.