25.1
Hand Speed (max)
3/04/23
CLASS OF 2024
OF
LHP
Cole
VanNatter
Northwestern (HS) • IN
5' 11" • 175LBS
L/L • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls
5' 11" • 175LBS
L/L • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74
Bat Speed (max)
3/04/23
24.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/04/23
-
Hard Hit %
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/04/23
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/08/21
346
Distance (max)
3/04/23
50
Sweet Spot %
6/08/21
7.2
60
6/08/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
80
OF Velo
3/04/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
6/08/21
72.5 - 75.2
Velo Range
6/08/21
1298
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/21
Changeup
66 - 67
Velo Range
6/08/21
1392
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/21
Curveball
60.2 - 62.1
Velo Range
6/08/21
1593
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/21
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.20
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.4
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
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).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.2
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
276
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.6
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.8
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.6
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.6
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).
75.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.8
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).
1298
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.
17.6
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).
61.2
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).
1593
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.2
Changeup
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).
1392
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
75.6
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 75.2
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,511
Spin Rate (max)
1,298
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.5
Velocity (max)
60.2 - 62.1
Velo Range
59.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,673
Spin Rate (max)
1,593
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.5
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 66.5
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,434
Spin Rate (max)
1,392
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
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.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.95
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.07
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.
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
3.95
30-yd
7.07
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
1.88
RSi (max)
1.88
RSi (avg)
1,502
Jump Power (max)
26.8
Jump Height (max)
26.8
Jump Height (avg)
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 7, 2022
Swift
1.92
RSi (max)
1.92
RSi (avg)
1,475
Jump Power (max)
26.3
Jump Height (max)
26.3
Jump Height (avg)
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Position Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Stocky
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup with a simple stride and small load. Line drive hitter, showed feel for the barrel, hits in rhythm.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 346' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. Shorter arm action from an OTT slot.
Defense: Controlled feet, sure hands, quick exchange.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.
Cole VanNatter, Northwestern, 2024, IN
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Started in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short upward swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 90.6 mph exit velocity, average 77.6 mph.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, fluid exchange. Solid.
Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.