Prep Baseball Report
Nathaniel Maldonado
Nathaniel Maldonado

CLASS OF 2028

RHP
2B

Nathaniel
Maldonado

La Mirada (HS) • CA
5' 7" • 176.4LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: GBG National/ZT National
2028 National

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

84.2
Velocity (max)
1/03/26
83 - 84.2
Velo Range
1/03/26
2002
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25

Curveball

69.9 - 71.4
Velo Range
1/12/25
2054
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25

Slider

76 - 78
Velo Range
1/03/26
2176
Spin Rate (avg)
1/12/25
Power
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
1/12/25
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/03/26
299
Distance (max)
1/12/25
78
Sweet Spot %
1/03/26
Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
1/12/25
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/12/25
31.8
Rot. Acc (max)
1/12/25
23
Hard Hit %
1/12/25
Run
7.58
60-yd
1/03/26
4.18
30-yd
1/03/26
1.77
10-yd
1/03/26
18.1
Run speed (max)
1/03/26
Defense
85
INF Velo
1/03/26
83
OF Velo
1/03/26
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2026
2025
Infield Velocity
85.0
Outfield Velocity
83.0
60 Yard Dash
8.67
Infield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
11.0
Central California Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Position
8.67
60-yard
81
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
85.1
Distance Max
251
Distance Avg
149
Launch Angle Avg
8.409
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
95.5
Exit Velocity Avg
81.5
Distance Max
299
Distance Avg
147
Launch Angle Avg
12.013
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
La Mirada Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 3, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Central California Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
21.6
Bat Speed Max
63.3
Bat Speed Avg
63.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
22.3
Bat Speed Max
68.2
Bat Speed Avg
63.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
La Mirada Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 3, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central California Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1994
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2172
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2002
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2054
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2176
Slider
Total Movement Avg
La Mirada Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 3, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
84.2
Velocity (max)
83.0 - 84.2
Velo Range
82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,076
Spin Rate (max)
1,994
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
78.7
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 77.9
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,307
Spin Rate (max)
2,172
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Central California Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
81.2
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.5
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,105
Spin Rate (max)
2,002
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.7
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 71.4
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,237
Spin Rate (max)
2,054
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.0
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 72.3
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,287
Spin Rate (max)
2,176
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2026
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
La Mirada Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 3, 2026
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.5
Central California Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
70 - 71
CB
69 - 72
SL

Game Performance

2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.77
30 Yard Dash
4.18
60 Yard Dash
7.58
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
30 Yard Dash
5.19
60 Yard Dash
8.68
Top Speed (MPH)
La Mirada Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 3, 2026
Vald
1.77
10-yd
4.18
30-yd
7.58
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
1.28
RSI (max)
18.3
Jump Height (max)
Central California Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Vald
5.19
30-yd
8.68
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
2025
Edge Score
64.43
Edge Score
70.42

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/03/26
Nathaniel Maldonado, La Mirada High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/2B Two-way talent with starter traits on the mound.
Body: 5-7, 176-pounds. Compact, strong frame with a sturdy build and good lower-half strength packed into his size.
Delivery: Begins with the hands set high before bringing them down to the chest as he initiates the move. Incorporates a side step into a pronounced leg lift, gathering into balance before driving forward. Maintains body control throughout the motion and finishes in a stable, balanced position.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works on a full, fluid path with quick acceleration into a lower three-quarter slot. Arm speed stands out, producing a lively finish.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Shows natural sink through the zone, giving the pitch a heavy feel. Works with intent and flashes the ability to induce weak contact. T2076, 1994 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Tight breaking ball with late, slurve action. Flashes swing-and-miss potential when located. T2307, 2172 average rpm.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.30 max vertical.
1/03/26
Nathaniel Maldonado, La Mirada High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/2B Two-way talent with starter traits on the mound.
Body: 5-7, 176-pounds. Compact, strong frame with a sturdy build and good lower-half strength packed into his size.
Hit: RHH. Sets up slightly open in the box with the hands starting high before working down into the load. Uses a short, controlled stride to get on time while staying balanced. Swing features a longer barrel path with gap to gap impact. Produces firm contact with flashes of impact power, with additional strength likely to enhance production. 63.3 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 251' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. OF-83 mph. Full arm action from a three-quarter slot with carry on throws across the diamond.
Defense: Works through the ball with smooth two-hand gathers and finishes plays with aggressive, confident follow-through.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 64.43 Edge Score
1/03/26
Maldonado turned in a strong all-around showing on his home turf, flashing intriguing two-way upside throughout the event. He stood out early in BP with a highly consistent round, producing a 66.7% line-drive rate and an impressive 77.8% sweet-spot rate across all swings. Maldonado posted a 92 mph max exit velocity while showing present hand speed at 21.6 mph, reinforcing the quality of his contact. That line-drive approach translated seamlessly into game action, where he laced a double into left-center field in one of his two at-bats, continuing to show feel for the barrel and gap-to-gap intent. On the mound, Maldonado showed starter traits with strong command of his arsenal. His fastball sat 83-84 mph with subtle arm-side run, and he paired it with a 76-78 mph slider that tunneled well off the fastball, showing a more traditional horizontal break. The overall feel to pitch and ability to sequence stood out. With a compact but sturdy 5-7, 176-pound frame that profiles well for second base, Maldonado already shows a present hit tool and growing confidence on the mound. If this performance is any indication, he’s a 2028 name to follow closely as a two-way prospect poised to make meaningful strides and impact for his team moving into 2026.
1/12/25

Nathaniel Maldonado, La Mirada High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Starts with high hands bringing them to chest, steps to the side followed by a high leg lift, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, quick arm speed, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Displays sinking action. T2105, 2002 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Late and sharp 11/5 break. T2237, 2054 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Accurate with sharp horizontal action. T2287, 2176 average rpm.
ATH: 8.67 runner in the 60.

1/12/25

Nathaniel Maldonado, La Mirada High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open in the back of the box, starts with high hands, hands drop toward the ball during short stride, balanced finish. Longer path, heavy rotational acceleration, quick hands, sprays line drives. 63.5 mph bat speed with 25 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 299' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Full circle, 3/4 slot, ball possesses carry.
Defense: Smooth two-hand operation, aggressive follow through.
ATH: 8.67 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 70.42 Edge Score

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Physical

2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
La Mirada Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 3, 2026
Physical - Athlete
5' 7"
Ht
176.4
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Central California Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 6"
Ht
174.8
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)