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CLASS OF 2027

SS
2B

Nathan
Rice

Willow Spring (HS) • NC
5' 7" • 141LBS
S/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Charlotte Baseball Academy 2027 National
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/10/24
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/08/25
15
Rot. Acc (max)
2/10/24
-
Hard Hit %
Power
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/11/24
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/11/24
303
Distance (max)
2/10/24
50
Sweet Spot %
6/11/24
Run
7.34
60-yd
6/11/24
4.04
30-yd
6/11/24
1.69
10-yd
6/11/24
18.6
Run speed (max)
6/11/24
Defense
77
INF Velo
2/10/24
73
OF Velo
8/16/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
Infield Velocity
77.0
Infield Velocity
77.0
Infield Velocity
73.0
Outfield Velocity
73.0

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
86.1
Exit Velocity Avg
76.6
Distance Max
300
Distance Avg
144
Launch Angle Avg
11.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.2
Exit Velocity Avg
77.4
Distance Max
303
Distance Avg
174
Launch Angle Avg
19.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
75.5
Distance Max
281
Distance Avg
173
Launch Angle Avg
19.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Last Chance Summer ID: Triangle
Aug 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
19.4
Hand Speed Avg
17.9
Bat Speed Max
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
61.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
18.5
Bat Speed Max
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
61.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.2
Hand Speed Avg
17.9
Bat Speed Max
62.8
Bat Speed Avg
59.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
59.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Last Chance Summer ID: Triangle
Aug 16, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
59.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
10 Yard Dash
1.69
30 Yard Dash
4.04
60 Yard Dash
7.34
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Swift
1.69
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.34
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
2.64
RSI (max)
26.1
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
3.19
RSI (max)
25.3
Jump Height (max)
Last Chance Summer ID: Triangle
Aug 16, 2023
Swift
7.53
60-yd
16.3
Run speed (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.82
30 Yard Dash
4.12
RSI
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2025
Vald
1.82
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
1.97
RSI (max)
20.1
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/11/24
Nathan Rice, Willow Springs (NC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Average frame
Hit: SH. LH - Balanced and even. Feet just outside shoulders. Hands work off of the back shoulder. Bat relaxed in a neutral position. Rhythmic load in the hands. Short stride. Works flat. Two handed finish. RH - Balanced and even, feet under shoulders. Small kick and small to average stride. Hands load with rhthym, working down then back and up. Balanced, one-handed finish. LH - Flat with solid quickness. Top hand dominant at times. Works for extension. RH - Flat, gap to gap approach. Average to above bat speed. 59.6 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 277' max distance. Solid swing and bat speed from both sides. Shows barrel feel. More backspin from the right side. Power will grow as strength is added to the frame.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Quick exchange and release. Shows feel for the speed of the game. Short action and high-3/4 release. Solid carry with good accuracy. Solid feel for throwing on and off platform.
Defense: Excellent bend in the hips. Active feet. Good rhythm in the hands and feet. Ball is centered or works off inside right hip on the catch. Quick and athletic through the exchange and release.
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.10 max vertical.
2/10/24
Nathan Rice, Willow Springs (NC), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 142-pounds. Average Frame
Hit: SH. RH- Tall , Narrow, Handsy, Average stride. LH- Tall, Slight upper half coil, Flat Bat, Slight stride in. RH- More natural, Rhythm present. Gap to Gap. LH- Flat bat, Works to get extension, Pull oriented 64.8 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 303' max distance. Bat speed should grow as body continues to mature.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Medium arm swing, Easy exchange, Accurate
Defense: Athletic feet, Funnels to waist, Plays with rhythm
ATH: 1.75 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.30 max vertical.

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Physical

2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 7"
Ht
141.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 8"
Ht
140.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Preseason All-State Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 7"
Ht
142.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)