Player Spotlight of the Day: Nate Gorges RHP/3B (Corning HS, NY 2016)

Dan Cevette
New York Scouting Report

Name: Nate Gorges
High School: Corning
Position: RHP/3B
Projects As: RHP - Corner IF

Scouting Report on Gorges:
Nate Gorges RHP/3B (Corning HS, NY 2016)
Gorges stands 6-foot-0 180 pounds and swings a nice quick bat with an 84 mph exit velocity off a tee. Very smooth balanced approach and smoked two balls in the game off quality arms. At 3B he has a solid glove and good footwork. Slow release and arm is 75 mph across field.

Pitching - Gorges stands 6-foot-0 180 pounds, and had a very easy and controlled delivery. His fastball sits 76-78 mph and shows a 12/6 shape curveball at 62 mph. He has a smooth delivery and easy effort with the arm.

Analysis:
Gorges can really swing it from the right side with signs of power in his bat. There is no question he could be a next level hitter if he continues to grow and develop. Right now he shows signs of being a next level pitcher, touching 78 mph and a feel spinning the baseball. At 3B he showed a good foundation but slow release, if he wants to stay at the hot corner he needs to work on his footwork and hand speed. I think he could develop into a solid first basemen if he works at it but time will tell. He will be at our NYS Top Prospect Games Aug 16th.