Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

2B
SS

Nathan
Balser

Spring Hill College
Legend (HS) • CO
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: The Baseball Academy

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
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Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/21
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/21
12.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/27/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/21
87.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/27/22
324
Distance (max)
1/23/22
75
Sweet Spot %
2/27/22
Run
8.06
60
12/15/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
81
INF Velo
2/27/22
-
OF Velo
66
C Velo
12/15/19
2.18 - 2.25
Pop Time
12/15/19
Pitching

Fastball

80.1
Velocity (max)
2/20/21
77 - 80
Velo Range
2/20/21
2118
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21

Changeup

70.5 - 72.5
Velo Range
2/20/21
1529
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21

Curveball

63.1 - 65.6
Velo Range
2/20/21
2180
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2019
2018
Home to First
4.19
Infield Velocity
81.0
Home to First
4.32
Infield Velocity
76.0
60 Yard Dash
8.06
Pop Time
2.18 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
66.0
Infield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
9.8
Home to First
4.45
Pop Time
2.43 - 2.50
Catcher Velocity
54.0
Infield Velocity
65.0
2022 Denver Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Position
74
INF Velo
93
Exit Velo
4.19
H-1st
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Position
76
INF Velo
4.32
H-1st
94
Exit Velo
Denver Preseason I.D.
Jan 24, 2021
Position
75
INF Velo
4.40
H-1st
92
Exit Velo
Colorado Winter Prospect I.D.
Dec 15, 2019
Position
8.06
60-yard
2.18 - 2.25
Pop Time
74
INF Velo
66
C Velo
79
Exit Velo
Future Prospects Showcase 11.4.18 (Invite Only)
Nov 4, 2018
Position
2.43 - 2.50
Pop Time
65
INF Velo
54
C Velo
4.45
H-1st
73
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
85.4
Distance Max
324
Distance Avg
206
Launch Angle Avg
16.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.6
Exit Velocity Avg
84.5
Distance Max
317
Distance Avg
210
Launch Angle Avg
15.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Colorado Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
87.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Denver Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Denver Preseason I.D.
Jan 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
22.1
Bat Speed Max
74.8
Bat Speed Avg
71.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
23.5
Bat Speed Max
76.4
Bat Speed Avg
72.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2022 Colorado Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
72.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1915
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1963
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1386
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 79.7
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,285
Spin Rate (max)
2,118
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.6
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 65.6
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,284
Spin Rate (max)
2,180
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.5
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 72.5
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,531
Spin Rate (max)
1,529
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Denver Preseason I.D.
Jan 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
76.1
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 75.6
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,762
Spin Rate (max)
1,655
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.1
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 64.1
Velo Range
61.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,100
Spin Rate (max)
1,877
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.1
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 69.1
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,383
Spin Rate (max)
1,329
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2021
2020
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
66.0
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Pitching
80
Max FB
77 - 80
FB
65 - 65
CB
71 - 72
CH
Denver Preseason I.D.
Jan 24, 2021
Pitching
76
Max FB
74 - 76
FB
63 - 64
CB
67 - 69
CH
Underclass Fall World Series
Oct 9, 2020
Pitching
79
Max FB
74 - 78
FB
62 - 65
CB

Game Performance

2022
10 Yard Dash
1.87
30 Yard Dash
4.23
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
2022 Colorado Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.23
30-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
7.1
Run Speed (avg)
1.26
RSi (max)
1.26
RSi (avg)
1,652
Jump Power (max)
25.1
Jump Height (max)
25.0
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
59.28

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/23/22

Open stance with toe tap to open stride. Gradual load with hands in firm position. He stays stacked at launch and has a direct path with his hands and creates a consistent path. Shows lower half strength and rotation. Middle of the field approach with a slight lift to extended finish. Very consistent barrel contact and timing. Top exit velo of 92.9 mph. Good athlete who was 74 mph across the diamond.

1/24/21

Nathan Balser, Legend, 2023 Positional Profile: SS/RHP  Body: 6’0 180 lbs Run: 4.4 H-1. Hit: RHH with a little bend in the knees to start. Has a small stride and hands go back slightly on stride. Body tends to jump forward on swing causing him to be off balance. Will benefit from staying on his backside longer. Exit Velo 92 Power: Gap to gap power. Arm: Short and quick over the top arm action. INF velo was 75. Defense: Super active feet. Does a good job getting around the ball. Showed the ability to throw from all arm actions. Has a glove tap on his throw causing him time on his throw. Athletic movements. 

 

Pitching Nathan Balser, Legend, 2023 RHP with low hands to start. Starts staggered on the mound. Has a small foot turn into leg lift. Has a quick leg lift into a small dip and drive. Hands raise on leg lift. Uses a small coil to generate power. Has a short over the top arm action. Does a good job throwing all of his pitches with conviction. Did a good job filling up the zone.  FB was up to 76, CB was 63-64 and CH was 67-69.



12/15/19

Nathan Balser, Legend, 2023 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pounds Run: 8.06 Hit: Right-handed hitter. Somewhat upright stance with a simple and limited lower half load.  Stride foot is a up/down and consistent. Slight weight transfer, 60/40, rear side weight distribution on load. Rhythm load with hands and maintain arm angles. Slight extension to arm bar. Quick hands with downward path and higher finish with hands. Approach is middle of the field, gap to gap, Upper body has small retraction at point of contact. Demonstrated good barrel contact with consistency. Really good potential. Power: See gap to gap with doubles and hustle. Exit velo: 79 mph Arm: INF velo: 74 mph. Catcher velo: 66 mph. 2.18 pop-time. Arm worked well from all throwing angles with infield throws Defense: Good actions as 2023...Footwork and momentum to throw were good.  Change of direction and plant of extended double play were good. Continued development in actions and arm strength make Nathan a quality 2023 Follow as infielder. Catcher: Very good catch to release. Narrow base, but creates a good throwing base. Demonstrated ease with hands as infielder/catcher.

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