90
Velocity (max)
7/19/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
OF
Nate
Kugler
Notre Dame (HS) • CA
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Legacy Baseball 17U Black
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Legacy Baseball 17U Black
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 89
Velo Range
7/19/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
76 - 78
Velo Range
7/19/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/22
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/22
352
Distance (max)
7/27/22
77
Sweet Spot %
6/21/22
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/22
77.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/21/22
11.4
Rot. Acc (max)
10/09/22
-
Hard Hit %
6.98
60
6/21/22
3.93
30-yd
6/21/22
1.67
10-yd
6/21/22
20.1
Run speed (max)
6/21/22
88
INF Velo
6/21/22
90
OF Velo
7/27/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
346
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
213
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.2
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
SoCal Top Prospects Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
115
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
352
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Orange County Top Prospects ID
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
274
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
SoCal Top Prospects Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Orange County Top Prospects ID
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
77.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.93
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.98
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.93
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.98
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.02
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.16
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
SoCal Top Prospects Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 9, 2022
Swift
1.73
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.42
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
1.94
RSi (max)
1.95
RSi (avg)
1,595
Jump Power (max)
26.6
Jump Height (max)
26.6
Jump Height (avg)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.02
30-yd
7.16
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
8.4
Run Speed (avg)
2.64
RSi (max)
2.64
RSi (avg)
1,658
Jump Power (max)
27.8
Jump Height (max)
27.3
Jump Height (avg)
Orange County Top Prospects ID
Jun 21, 2022
Swift
1.67
10-yd
3.93
30-yd
6.98
60-yd
20.1
Run speed (max)
2.09
RSi (max)
1.62
RSi (avg)
1,610
Jump Power (max)
26.9
Jump Height (max)
26.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
74.35
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Nate Kugler, Notre Dame (CA), 2024
Positional Profile: UTL
Body: 6-1, 180lbs. Medium frame. Present athleticism. Longer limbs. Room to add.
Defense: Relaxed approach in the OF. Slower gather into throwing motion. Quality feet in the INF with ranging ability. Present glove skills. Corner projection.
Arm: RH. INF - 88, OF - 90. Longer AA in the OF. Above avg. strength that’s easy effort. Shortens it up in the INF. Average quickness to release. Abiltiy to throw from the run and manipulate slot.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed stance with loose hands. Slow/early loader. Gathers into backside with a larger take back of the hands. Loads bat more vertically. Some present coil. Present side tilt. Balanced into footstrike. Uphill path with a high finish. Some length through. Above avg. bat speed 71.4 mph avg. Flashed some pullside HR power.
Body: 6'1 180lb athletic frame. Solid base. Semi high waist with room to add size.
Hit: Open start. Leg kick initiates the move with some rhythm in the hands. Barrel slots in nicely to create a tight turn. Stays grounded well and head stays quiet even with some loft to the swing. Efficient mover.
Power: Above average bat and hand speed shows high power ceiling. Showcased some current pull side power, more will come as frame develops. Max exit velocity of 94 mph in batting practice.
Arm: Shorter arm action that plays in both the IF and OF. Topped 88 and 89mph, respectively. Threw from multiple angles and on the run at 3B. Strong accurate throws throughout the defensive workout.
Defense: Athletic mover, showed quality footwork and a sense of urgency at both positions. Put himself in good positions to field balls and make throws. Clean transfer + throws. Attacked and adjusted too balls as needed.