Nate
Windle

Nate Windle: SS/C, (2021) Tuttle, OK. 6-foot, 165-pound lean frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 88 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a long stride. Had simple swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, he produced a pop time of 2.08-2.20, raw while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 79 mph; had firm hands, average footwork and a clean exchange. Throw downs to second were maxed at 77 mph; shows sure hands, a clean exchange and consistent feet. Above average flexibility and flexible setup.Showed consistent accuracy to the bases. Recorded a time of 7.1 in the 60-yard dash.

A lean 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame with wiry strength and room to add more. On the mound, the right-hander works from a slightly up-tempo delivery with a high leg kick before gliding down the mound and finishing slightly to the first base side. Arm action is long and loose in the back before coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball sits 79-80 with consistent arm-side run, mostly strikes. Slider has 10/4 shape with slurvy action at 70-71 mph, some strikes. In the game, punched out two of the four batters he faced.  

The primary third baseman showcased a lean and projectable 5-foot-11, 162-pound frame with athleticism. The right-handed hitter begins with a bent, slightly-open stance utilizing a leg-lift stride to initiate his swing. Displayed a smooth, repeatable swing with plenty of barrel whip through a slightly uphill barrel path. A fluid lower half created advanced extension through the zone during batting practice registering an 88 mph bat-exit velocity from the tee while hitting into a stiff front-side. In the game, had three hits including an RBI double to deep center field Recorded a 7.07 60-yard dash showing comfortability in his current frame. The backstop demonstrated solid receiving skills with a soft glove-hand and minimal body sway at the catch point. Pop times ranged from 1.94-2.03 using advanced straight line footwork and smooth transfers yielding an accurate 76 mph arm-strength out of a fluid, high ¾ arm-slot. Flashed solid blocking skills behind the dish with soft walls on both sides of the plate with downward angles allowing for easy recovery. The third baseman showed adequate footwork with long actions during defensive evaluations. Arrived on time to the baseball while notching accurate 82 mph across the diamond.

10/29/17
A lean 5-foot-11 pound frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a quiet and slightly open stance. Uses a moderate stride with a late heel plant, bat path has length with a slightly uphill path. In BP, shows a pull approach with some lift, found some barrels. Exit velo of 80 mph. Runs a 7.13 60. Defensively, shows good flexibility and soft hands looking very comfortable, often turning his glove side knee in. Shows solid mechanics on the throw down to second with consistently clean footwork and exchanges producing showcase pop times of 1.95-2.12 with a top velo of 75 mph and above average accuracy from a high ¾ slot.