@nathan_scates2 
83
Velocity (max)
7/17/25
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
Nathan
Scates
Plainfield Central (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball Boyette
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball Boyette
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 83
Velo Range
7/17/25
1523
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24
Changeup
69 - 71
Velo Range
2/25/24
1289
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24
Curveball
69 - 71
Velo Range
6/20/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
71 - 74
Velo Range
7/11/24
2101
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24
80.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/24
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/24
223
Distance (max)
2/25/24
30
Sweet Spot %
2/25/24
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/25/24
62
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/24
6.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/24
-
Hard Hit %
7.15
60-yd
2/25/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
2/25/24
-
C Velo
-
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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)
7.15
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
113
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.3818
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.5
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
113
Distance (avg)
223
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.
18.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.4
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
62.0
Bat Speed (max)
60.4
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).
79.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
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).
1523
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.
19.6
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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).
1289
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).
68.8
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).
2101
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).
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 78.9
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,814
Spin Rate (max)
1,523
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
69.3
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 69.2
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,151
Spin Rate (max)
2,101
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.9
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 70.9
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,384
Spin Rate (max)
1,289
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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
2025
2024
2023
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)
82.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
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)
75.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2024
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.
67.45
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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.
An athletic, 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame, Scates gave an impressive look during his start Saturday night. The right-handed pitcher threw five scoreless innings striking out four. With a quick fluid motion, Scates throws it from a loose side-arm slot. He attacked hitters with a two-pitch mix of fastball and slider which paired well with each other leaving hitters guessing. The fastball was sitting 79-82 mph with glove side run, while the slider was sitting 71-74 mph with a sweeper shape. Scates commands the fastball well able to fill up the zone, along with the slider which was constantly placed effectively in the lower half of the zone. As the summer ends the righty will look to continue a dominant season and keep this momentum rolling.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only; short leg-kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, sidearm slot.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Runs to arm side. T1814, 1523 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Flashed lateral action. T2151, 2101 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Heavy sink action. T1384, 1289 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Easy, balanced swing, uphill through the zone, middle of the field approach. 60.4 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 223’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm swing, 3/4 release.
Defense: One-hand gather to the side, deliberate footwork, shuffle step towards target.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.