Fall Player Spotlights: Nate Gross
October 10, 2022
This fall we will be covering some of the top uncommitted players in the Natural State from the 2023 class to a handful of talented 2025's. Today we take a look at the talented left-hander Nate Gross from Little Rock Christian. Gross checks in as the top remaining uncommitted arm from the State and should be one for schools at the next level to keep an eye on. Gross showed that potential this past summer when the left-hander pumped fastballs up to 90 mph with his loose and quick arm. There's plenty of room left for projection on the athletic but slim frame at 6-foot and 165-pounds and should be a strong candidate for another velo jump with added strength.
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Nate Gross
Class of 2023 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Little Rock ChristianState: AR
- Summer Team: Sticks
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Height: 6-0Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
90
Max FB
(06/17/22)
85 - 90
FB
(06/17/22)
75 - 77
CB
(06/17/22)
82 - 83
CH
(06/17/22)
71 - 73
SL
(02/12/22)
Position
6.93
60-yard
(07/28/21)
88
OF Velo
(06/15/21)
91
Exit Velo
(06/15/21)
Power Speed Score
(06/15/21)
Trackman - Fastball
86.7
Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
83.0 - 86.4
Velo Range
(07/28/21)
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/12/22)
2108
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/21)
2006
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/21)
IVB (max)
(06/15/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/12/22)
HM (max)
(02/12/22)
HM (avg)
(02/12/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/12/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/21)
Zone %
(02/12/22)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.2
Velo Range
83 - 84.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.5
Spin Rate (max)
2068
Spin Rate (avg)
1988
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.7
Velo Range
83 - 86.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.3
Spin Rate (max)
2097
Spin Rate (avg)
2004
Spin Score (max)
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.8
Velo Range
82.4 - 84.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.7
Spin Rate (max)
2108
Spin Rate (avg)
2006
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.7
Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
71.1 - 74.2
Velo Range
(07/28/21)
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
1882
Spin Rate (max)
(07/28/21)
1714
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/21)
IVB (max)
(02/12/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/12/22)
HM (max)
(06/15/21)
HM (avg)
(06/15/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/12/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/21)
Zone %
(06/15/21)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71.1
Velo Range
69.8 - 71
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.5
Spin Rate (max)
1743
Spin Rate (avg)
1668
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
76.7
Velo Range
71.1 - 74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.1
Spin Rate (max)
1882
Spin Rate (avg)
1621
Spin Score (max)
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.8
Velo Range
67.2 - 68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.5
Spin Rate (max)
1755
Spin Rate (avg)
1714
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.9
Velocity (max)
(02/12/22)
71.9 - 73.8
Velo Range
(02/12/22)
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/12/22)
1982
Spin Rate (max)
(02/12/22)
1895
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/12/22)
IVB (max)
(02/12/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/12/22)
HM (max)
(02/12/22)
HM (avg)
(02/12/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/12/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/12/22)
Spin Score (max)
(02/12/22)
Zone %
(02/12/22)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
73.9
Velo Range
71.9 - 73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.7
Spin Rate (max)
1982
Spin Rate (avg)
1895
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.6
Velocity (max)
(02/12/22)
73.1 - 76.6
Velo Range
(02/12/22)
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/12/22)
1617
Spin Rate (max)
(02/12/22)
1543
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/12/22)
IVB (max)
(06/15/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/21)
HM (max)
(02/12/22)
HM (avg)
(02/12/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/12/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/21)
Zone %
(06/15/21)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
76.6
Velo Range
73.1 - 76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.1
Spin Rate (max)
1617
Spin Rate (avg)
1543
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72.5
Velo Range
69.9 - 72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.7
Spin Rate (max)
1586
Spin Rate (avg)
1540
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/15/21)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/15/21)
243
Distance (avg)
(06/15/21)
323
Distance (max)
(06/15/21)
Hard Hit %
(06/15/21)
Sweet Spot %
(07/28/21)
Line Drive %
(06/15/21)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/21)
Ground Ball %
(07/28/21)
AR/TX/MO/LA Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
77.9
Distance (avg)
182
Distance (max)
270
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
77.9
Distance (avg)
182
Distance (max)
270
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.9
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
323
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/21)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/21)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
(06/15/21)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/15/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/15/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/15/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/15/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(06/15/21)
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
22.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
68.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
ProPlayAI
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(07/28/21)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(07/28/21)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(07/28/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
AR/TX/MO/LA Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(07/28/21)
Stride Length (avg)
(07/28/21)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(07/28/21)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(07/28/21)
Arm Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(07/28/21)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(07/28/21)
Arm Path (avg)
(07/28/21)
Deception (avg)
(07/28/21)
Torque (avg)
(07/28/21)
Efficiency (avg)
(07/28/21)
Sequencing (avg)
(07/28/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
AR/TX/MO/LA Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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Scouting Report
Player Spotlight
Nate Gross: LHP/OF, (2023) Little Rock Christian, AR. 6-foot, 160-pound lean projectable frame. Showed clean slot with a consistent compact arm action. Fluid projectable on the mound, showed quick above average arm speed, also used an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle and a compact consistent arm action. Feel up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Displays uphill in line shoulders and an athletic consistent balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Threw his fastball 82-84 mph; showed control both sides of the plate in the zone and deceiving late action with straight movement. (Max spin 2067; Avg 1988). Had in the zone command and tilt on his 1/7 curveball (69-71). (Max spin 1743; Avg 1667). Has deceiving action and feel arm side control on his straight changeup (73-76). His tight slider (71-73) showed glove side in the zone control and tight late action. (Max spin 1981; Avg 1895).
Scout Evaluation
Nate Gross, Little Rock Christian, 2023, AR
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 160-pound lean projectable frame.
Arm: Consistent compact arm action, clean slot.
Pitching: Fluid projectable. Feel up-tempo delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top high ¾ arm angle, quick above average arm speed, compact consistent arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, uphill in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic balanced finish.
FB: T84. 82-84 mph. (Max spin 2067; Avg 1988). Both sides of the plate in the zone accuracy, deceiving late action, straight movement.
CB: 69-71 mph. In the zone command, tilt, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1743; Avg 1667).
CH: 73-76 mph. Feel arm side command, deceiving action, straight movement.
SL: 71-73 mph. Glove side in the zone command, tight late action, tight movement. (Max spin 1981; Avg 1895).
Player Spotlight
Nate Gross: LHP/OF, (2023) Little Rock Christian, AR. 5-foot-10, 150-pound projectable athletic frame. Athletic during batting practice, Gross displayed an exit velocity of 91 mph, Ranks #2 with EV at the event. Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, displays an upward short swing plane and high finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 88 mph;had a quick clean exchange, athletic quick footwork, and soft sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot with a quick arm action. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.93. Athletic on the mound, used a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Shows some effort in his delivery. Showed even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 81-84 mph; had arm side control and slight action with straight movement. Has a 1/7 curveball (67-68) that showed control around the zone and tilt. Threw a straight changeup (69-72) with arm side control and fading action.
Scout Evaluation
Nate Gross, Little Rock Christian, 2023, AR
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound projectable athletic frame.
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, upward short swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 83.90 mph. 68.06 mph bat speed average. 22.39 mph hand speed average. Top 2 velo of the day.
Defense: (OF) Soft sure hands, athletic quick footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 88 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.93 (60-yard).
Pitching: Athletic. Some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T84. 81-84 mph. (Max spin 2108; Avg 2015). Arm side accuracy, slight action, straight movement.
CB: 67-68 mph. Around the zone control, tilt, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1755; Avg 1714).
CH: 69-72 mph. Arm side command, fading action, straight movement.