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November 14, 2022
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Nathan Fidelino
Class of 2024 / 3B
Rankings
StateRank: 16 / POS: 2
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Grand BlancState: MI
- Summer Team: South Oakland A's - Robinson
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Height: 6-2Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
87
Max FB
(03/05/22)
86 - 87
FB
(03/05/22)
74 - 75
CB
(07/27/22)
76 - 79
CH
(07/28/21)
71 - 73
SL
(03/05/22)
Position
7.15
60-yard
(03/09/24)
93
INF Velo
(03/09/24)
95
OF Velo
(03/09/24)
97
Exit Velo
(06/28/22)
Power Speed Score
(03/09/24)
Trackman - Fastball
92.7
Velocity (max)
(03/09/24)
90.7 - 92.3
Velo Range
(03/09/24)
91.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/09/24)
2709
Spin Rate (max)
(06/28/22)
2583
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/27/22)
IVB (max)
(03/05/22)
IVB (avg)
(03/06/21)
HM (max)
(03/05/22)
HM (avg)
(03/05/22)
Extension (avg)
(03/06/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/28/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/28/20)
Zone %
(03/06/21)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(03/09/24)
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
92.7
Velo Range
90.7 - 92.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
91.1
Spin Rate (max)
2540
Spin Rate (avg)
2417
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86
Velo Range
82.4 - 85.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.7
Spin Rate (max)
2690
Spin Rate (avg)
2583
Spin Score (max)
2022 Michigan Future Games Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.7
Velo Range
82 - 84.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.3
Spin Rate (max)
2709
Spin Rate (avg)
2547
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87.6
Velo Range
86.7 - 87.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
87.2
Spin Rate (max)
2483
Spin Rate (avg)
2331
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.2
Velo Range
78.6 - 80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.6
Spin Rate (max)
2438
Spin Rate (avg)
2342
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.3
Velo Range
82.1 - 83.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.3
Spin Rate (max)
2378
Spin Rate (avg)
2192
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
The 2020 Michigan Future 50 at Michigan - Class of 2024-2025 (Invite Only)
Jul 28, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
74.8
Velo Range
70.7 - 74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.6
Spin Rate (max)
2414
Spin Rate (avg)
2352
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.9
Velocity (max)
(03/06/21)
66.9 - 72.3
Velo Range
(03/06/21)
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/09/24)
2359
Spin Rate (max)
(03/06/21)
2238
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/09/24)
IVB (max)
(03/09/24)
IVB (avg)
(03/09/24)
HM (max)
(03/09/24)
HM (avg)
(03/09/24)
Extension (avg)
(03/06/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/06/21)
Zone %
(03/06/21)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(03/09/24)
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
72.2
Velo Range
69.4 - 71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.2
Spin Rate (max)
2281
Spin Rate (avg)
2238
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.6
Velo Range
65.4 - 68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
64.8
Spin Rate (max)
2247
Spin Rate (avg)
1927
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
73.9
Velo Range
66.9 - 72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.2
Spin Rate (max)
2359
Spin Rate (avg)
2075
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
79.4
Velocity (max)
(03/09/24)
77.0 - 79.4
Velo Range
(03/09/24)
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/09/24)
2463
Spin Rate (max)
(03/09/24)
2406
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/09/24)
IVB (max)
(03/09/24)
IVB (avg)
(03/09/24)
HM (max)
(03/09/24)
HM (avg)
(03/09/24)
Extension (avg)
(03/05/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/28/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/28/22)
Zone %
(03/09/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(03/09/24)
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
79.4
Velo Range
77 - 79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.8
Spin Rate (max)
2463
Spin Rate (avg)
2406
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
74.4
Velo Range
73.7 - 74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
73
Spin Rate (max)
2399
Spin Rate (avg)
2325
Spin Score (max)
2022 Michigan Future Games Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
72.9
Velo Range
70 - 72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.8
Spin Rate (max)
2437
Spin Rate (avg)
2330
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
73.5
Velo Range
70.9 - 73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.2
Spin Rate (max)
2202
Spin Rate (avg)
2142
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
The 2020 Michigan Future 50 at Michigan - Class of 2024-2025 (Invite Only)
Jul 28, 2020
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
65.1
Velo Range
63 - 64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
61.9
Spin Rate (max)
2159
Spin Rate (avg)
2058
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.3
Velocity (max)
(03/05/22)
75.1 - 76.3
Velo Range
(03/05/22)
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/05/22)
1961
Spin Rate (max)
(03/05/22)
1927
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/05/22)
IVB (max)
(03/09/24)
IVB (avg)
(03/09/24)
HM (max)
(06/28/22)
HM (avg)
(06/28/22)
Extension (avg)
(03/05/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/28/20)
Spin Score (max)
(03/05/22)
Zone %
(03/09/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(03/09/24)
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72.3
Velo Range
70.2 - 72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.6
Spin Rate (max)
1620
Spin Rate (avg)
1595
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Michigan Future Games Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74
Velo Range
72.9 - 73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.7
Spin Rate (max)
1844
Spin Rate (avg)
1744
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
76.3
Velo Range
75.1 - 76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
76
Spin Rate (max)
1961
Spin Rate (avg)
1927
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.4
Spin Rate (max)
1407
Spin Rate (avg)
1407
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
The 2020 Michigan Future 50 at Michigan - Class of 2024-2025 (Invite Only)
Jul 28, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
64
Spin Rate (max)
1393
Spin Rate (avg)
1393
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
99.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(03/09/24)
95.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
(03/09/24)
276
Distance (avg)
(03/09/24)
379
Distance (max)
(03/09/24)
Hard Hit %
(03/09/24)
Barrel %
(03/09/24)
Sweet Spot %
(03/09/24)
Line Drive %
(06/28/22)
Fly Ball %
(07/27/22)
Ground Ball %
(03/06/21)
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
99.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
95.7
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
379
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.1
Distance (avg)
197
Distance (max)
367
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Michigan Future Games Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
97.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.7
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
329
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.2
Distance (avg)
208
Distance (max)
324
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.1
Distance (avg)
193
Distance (max)
316
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.3
Distance (avg)
168
Distance (max)
322
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
73.1
Distance (avg)
91
Distance (max)
262
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
(07/27/22)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/28/22)
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
(03/09/24)
74.4
Bat Speed (avg)
(03/09/24)
Rot. Acc (max)
(03/09/24)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(03/09/24)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(03/09/24)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(03/09/24)
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
21.4
Bat Speed (max)
78.3
Bat Speed (avg)
74.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
21.6
Bat Speed (max)
78
Bat Speed (avg)
71.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Michigan Future Games Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
22.2
Bat Speed (max)
75.1
Bat Speed (avg)
72.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
20.6
Bat Speed (max)
74.7
Bat Speed (avg)
69.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
21.2
Bat Speed (max)
70
Bat Speed (avg)
66.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
21.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
65.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
19.6
Bat Speed (max)
74.1
Bat Speed (avg)
61.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Visual Skills
79.15
Edge Score
(07/27/22)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(03/09/24)
Rise+
(03/09/24)
Sink+
(07/28/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(03/09/24)
Sweep+
(03/09/24)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(06/28/22)
Sweep+
(06/28/22)
ProPlayAI
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(07/27/22)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(07/27/22)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(07/27/22)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(07/27/22)
Stride Length (avg)
(07/27/22)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(07/27/22)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(07/27/22)
Arm Speed (avg)
(07/27/22)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(07/27/22)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(07/27/22)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(07/27/22)
Arm Slot (avg)
(07/27/22)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(07/27/22)
Arm Path (avg)
(07/27/22)
Deception (avg)
(07/27/22)
Torque (avg)
(07/27/22)
Efficiency (avg)
(07/27/22)
Sequencing (avg)
(07/27/22)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Swift
Swift
1.60
10-yd
(06/28/22)
3.98
30-yd
(06/28/22)
7.23
60-yd
(06/28/22)
18.9
Run speed (max)
(06/28/22)
8.2
Run Speed (avg)
(06/28/22)
1.98
RSi (max)
(07/27/22)
1.98
RSi (avg)
(07/27/22)
1933
Jump Power (max)
(07/27/22)
30.1
Jump Height (max)
(07/27/22)
30.0
Jump Height (avg)
(07/27/22)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.8
30-yd
4.05
60-yd
7.36
Run speed (max)
18.5
Run Speed (avg)
8.2
RSi (max)
1.98
RSi (avg)
1.98
Jump Power (max)
1933
Jump Height (max)
30.1
Jump Height (avg)
30
2022 Michigan Future Games Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.6
30-yd
3.98
60-yd
7.23
Run speed (max)
18.9
Run Speed (avg)
8.2
RSi (max)
1.26
RSi (avg)
1.26
Jump Power (max)
1889
Jump Height (max)
29.3
Jump Height (avg)
29.2
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Michigan State Fan, Fidelino, Excited To Become A Spartan
GRAND BLANC - Starting for a state championship team as a freshman gave Nathan Fidelino the realization that there was a good chance college baseball would be in his future.
It is now a reality for the Grand Blanc High School junior, who recently made a commitment to Michigan State.
“It all started my freshman year after winning the state championship at their place,” the second-rated 2024 third baseman in Michigan reflected. “We stayed in contact, I did some camps and they offered a month ago. It got serious maybe six months ago with them getting into their 2024 recruiting class. They said they’d love to have me hit some triples and doubles for them. I accepted a week later.”
A strong ability at the plate is what attracted Michigan State to Fidelino.
“They said as long as you hit we’ll find a spot for you, whether it’s first base, third base or corner outfield,” Fidelino related.
Two other attributes caught the attention of MSU coaches.
“Attitude and work ethic,” the 11th-ranked junior in the state said about what stood out about him to the baseball staff at the Big 10 university in East Lansing.
Central Michigan, Cincinnati and Toledo, along with a few other mid-majors as well as local colleges, had big interest in Fidelino, but the 16-year-old had his sights set on wearing the green-and-white for the Spartans.
“I’ve always been a Michigan State fan and when the opportunity came it was hard to pass up,” Fidelino said. “It’s local and it’s a good school.”
Fittingly, the connection began with Fidelino playing in the state tournament on the home field of the Spartans.
“Going into the playoffs I was slumping,” Fidelino related. “But in the playoffs I hit like .600. I was 2-for-3 or 3-for-4 in the semis and maybe 2-for-3 in the finals. My coach reached out to me after, saying they were interested. It was an ecstatic feeling. It was my first real glimpse of recruitment.”
Even with the promising start, the process was far from stress free according to Fidelino.
“It was stressful waiting to see if this school will offer or wondering if this school will come to see you,” Fidelino pointed out. “It was the pressure of the performance.”
But there was help in getting recognized.
“I went to a lot of PBR showcases and that helped with my ranking,” explained Fidelino, who also credited high school coach Kevin Hobbs with bringing guidance to the process. “The Future Games was a huge help with my recruitment. Coaches got a good chance to see me there.”
The desire to play in college began early.
“From my youth baseball days it’s always been a goal of mine,” Fidelino said of his aspiration to advance to the next level. “When I was eight or nine, I had guys telling me you’re going to make it big and I’m hoping to be able to fulfill that.”
With that in mind, there is an understanding that improvement is necessary.
“The goal is getting better every day,” Fidelino noted. “Trust the process of your work and it will get you there.”
There is one aspect that Fidelino is confident about providing the Michigan State program.
“I feel I will bring good energy to any field that I’m on, so I know I can contribute that,” Fidelino said.
Engineering or psychology will be the major for Fidelino, a 3.2 student at Grand Blanc who was thrilled to make a commitment to his favorite college, which is located an hour from home.
“It’s beyond exciting,” Fidelino related. “It’s a huge relief to be able to play baseball and not have to hit well because scouts are there.”
While college is still nearly two years away, the 6-2 195-pounder can’t help but look ahead to what life will be like at Michigan State.
“I’m excited for the new experience,” Fidelino concluded. “From youth travel baseball to high school baseball, college is the next step. It’s more of a job than the others, but I’m excited for it.”