@nathanbarnitz1 
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
8/06/24
CLASS OF 2026
OF
LHP
Nathan
Barnitz
Schaumburg (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 168LBS
L/L • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North
6' 0" • 168LBSL/L • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
8/06/24
15.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/11/24
18
Hard Hit %
8/06/24
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
8/06/24
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/06/24
325
Distance (max)
8/06/24
56
Sweet Spot %
2/11/24
6.81
60-yd
8/06/24
3.75
30-yd
8/06/24
1.62
10-yd
8/06/24
20.1
Run speed (max)
8/06/24
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
2/11/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
8/06/24
80 - 83
Velo Range
8/06/24
1979
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24
Changeup
74.6 - 76.4
Velo Range
8/06/24
1410
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24
Curveball
73 - 75
Velo Range
7/11/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
73 - 74.4
Velo Range
8/06/24
1790
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.81
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
13.6
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
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.
19.0645
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.0
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
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).
1935
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.
23.8
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.9
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).
1374
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.4
Slider
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).
1784
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
80.1 - 82.5
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,086
Spin Rate (max)
1,979
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
74.8
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 74.4
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,895
Spin Rate (max)
1,790
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.8
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 76.4
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,502
Spin Rate (max)
1,410
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 82.1
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,955
Spin Rate (max)
1,783
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
67.5
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 67.5
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,858
Spin Rate (max)
1,778
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 72.0
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,468
Spin Rate (max)
1,302
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
2024
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.62
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.75
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.81
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.
Vizual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
79.47
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois State Games: Class of 2026 Left-Handed Pitching Analysis - Nov 7, 2024
- Illinois State Games: Class of 2026/2027 Outfield Analysis - Oct 31, 2024
- PBT Illinois Open: Takeaways - Jul 3, 2024
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 30, 2024
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - Apr 26, 2024
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only; short leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, full arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Heavy arm-side run, also pays with sink. T2086, 1979 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Short wrinkle, developing. T1895, 1790 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Kills spin, plays with arm-side fade, best of the offspeed offerings. T1502, 1410 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Taller stance, toe-tap trigger into long stride. Stays direct to the ball, mostly flat through the zone, middle of the field approach. 71.2 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Lower 3/4 to 3/4 slot, loose, long, medium arc, works downhill.
Defense: One-hand gather out front, shorter shuffle, works through throw.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60.
Barnitz presents an athletic 5-foot-11, 157-pound frame that is paired with a smooth left-handed swing. He doesn't look to do too much and has an all-field approach, looking to let his hands do the work. The outfielder has an athletic setup and utilizes a simple toe tap to get into a position to hit with a slightly uphill swing path.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 153-pounds. Wiry frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, active hands load, short leg lift stride, linear lower-half. Downhill path, hands work direct to the ball, uses the whole field. 69.6 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Whippy, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, quick first step.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 153-pounds. Wiry frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift, drop/drive delivery, explodes down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Short, clean arm action, quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Plays quick out of the hand, mostly straight. T1955, 1783 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. 2/8 shape with sweeping actions at times. T1858, 1778 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, clear arm-side fade. T1468, 1302 average rpm.