23.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/23/21
CLASS OF 2023
C
OF
Nathaniel
Leighton
Bridgton Academy (HS) • NH
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Seacoast Pirates 17U
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Seacoast Pirates 17U
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2023 National
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Best Of Stats
77.6
Bat Speed (max)
3/17/21
20.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/17/21
-
Hard Hit %
99.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/17/21
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/02/22
329
Distance (max)
3/17/21
89
Sweet Spot %
3/02/22
7.1
60
6/23/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
3/17/21
81
C Velo
3/17/21
1.81 - 1.91
Pop Time
6/23/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.87 - 1.89
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.81 - 1.96
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
14.0
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
290
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.4
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
222
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.6
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.
2022 Northern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Seacoast Pirates 6.23.21
Jun 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 New England Preseason All-State II (Invite Only)
Mar 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
99.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
233
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
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.
22.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.9
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.
2022 Northern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Seacoast Pirates 6.23.21
Jun 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 New England Preseason All-State II (Invite Only)
Mar 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
77.6
Bat Speed (max)
74.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2022 Northern New England Preseason All-State - Mar 3, 2022
- 2022 Northern New England Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Mar 3, 2022
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Seacoast Pirates - Jun 25, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: Seacoast Pirates - Quick Hits - Jun 25, 2021
- 2021 New England Preseason All-State II - Quick Hits - Mar 22, 2021
- Results From 2021 New England Preseason All-State II - Mar 19, 2021
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Nathaniel Leighton
Player Spotlight
Nathaniel Leighton: C/OF, (2022) Exeter, NH. 6-foot-1, 195-pound mature solid build. Above average and projectable at the plate, Leighton recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a controlled stride. Has an uphill loose swing plane, explosive bat speed and good extension on his finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 78 mph; showed a clean natural transfer, athletic in control feet, and soft developing hands. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.87-1.89 pop time. Calm, athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action.
Nathaniel Leighton: C/OF, (2022) out of Exeter, NH. is a 6-foot-1, 195-pound catching prospect. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 91 MPH. Leighton starts in an open, wide stance with relaxed hands. He uses a smooth load and a short stride to start the swing. The bat path is slightly uphill and Leighton showed good bat speed during his round. That bat speed produced a lot of hard contact, especially to the pull side. Behind the plate, he showed a velocity of 78 MPH and a pop time range of 1.81-1.91 on his throws to second base. His initial stance is athletic with the glove set in the middle of the chest. As he transitions to throw, he shows a fluid exchange, athletic feet, and sure hands. The arm swing is a short ¾ slot and he finishes over his front leg. He also recorded a 60 time of 7.1.
Nathaniel Leighton: C/OF, (2022) Exeter, NH. 6-foot, 195-pound physical frame. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 99 mph. Began in an open stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, shows an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive approach. Athletic in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 88 mph.Showed a clean exchange, athletic feet, and sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. While catching, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 81 mph; had a clean exchange, quick footwork, and sure hands. Showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.88. Average flexibility and athletic setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and a very quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. He should be on everyone’s radar.
Scout Evaluation
Nathaniel Leighton, Exeter, 2022, NH
Position: C/OF
Body: 6-foot, 195-pound physical frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in an open stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 99 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 1.88 pop times. Sure hands, quick footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Athletic setup with average flexibility. (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 88 mph outfield velocity. 81 mph catcher velocity. Very quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.