81
Velocity (max)
6/27/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
SS
Nathan
Ruzich
Lincoln-Way East (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 150LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
6' 1" • 150LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 81
Velo Range
6/27/21
2285
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/21
Changeup
62.6 - 65.1
Velo Range
2/15/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
69 - 71
Velo Range
6/27/21
2391
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/21
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/21
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/21
265
Distance (max)
2/15/21
64
Sweet Spot %
2/15/21
23
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/21
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/21
18
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.4
60
2/15/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
74
INF Velo
2/15/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.1
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
176
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.4
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.
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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.
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2285
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
30.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2391
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.9
Knuckleball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
75.5
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 75.4
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,450
Spin Rate (max)
2,285
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.0
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 66.0
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,513
Spin Rate (max)
2,391
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Knuckleball
65.1
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 65.1
Velo Range
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.8
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Deliberate tall/fall delivery with easy effort, works in line, lands squared.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Easy, straight action thrown for strikes. T2449, 2284 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Gradual 11/5 breaker. T2512, 2390 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open stance, pre-pitch back load, short stride to even. Long level swing path, line drive gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 82.09 max exit velocity, averaged 74.21 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Watches the ball into the glove, average hands.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
6-foot, 150 pounds; made all at-bats count during their game against STiKS Academy Red on Saturday. In his first at-bat, Ruzich showed off his speed with an infield single and later stole second base. During his second at-bat, Ruzich singled down the third baseline before he recorded an RBI sacrifice fly to center field to wrap up the day.