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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
+ RHP Nathan Miller (Slinger, 2026) garnered attention at this year’s event, showcasing an upside and projectable 6-foot-0, 170-pound frame. Most notably, his sharp curveball registered a spin rate of 2,814 rpm, the highest at the event. He topped out at 83 mph with his fastball, which appeared effortless coming out of his hand, and also displayed a fading changeup with good feel. Miller consistently repeated his delivery with two-plane action and possesses an incredibly high ceiling, making him a player to watch.
3/09/25
Nathan Miller, Slinger (WI), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic with more size and strength coming. Delivery: Works down the mound, simple delivery, quick leg lift. Arm Action: RH. Stabs at the ground on back swing, 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Accurate, easy out of the hand. T2405, 2340 average rpm. CB: 69-70 mph. Heavy spin with a lot of 10/4 break at the plate. T2814, 2773 average rpm. CH: 73-75 mph. Keeps low, fading action. T1504, 1407 average rpm.
12/07/23
RHP Nathan Miller (Slinger) is a clean and simple moving arm that is on the rise in this update. Working with athleticism downhill, Miller features a hard running fastball that was up to 80 mph over the summer. As for his offspeeds, Miller’s curveball is certainly well above average, as it plays with tight 11/5 shape and also is spun at over 2,500 RPM on average. He also possesses feel for a changeup with late downer action and has flashed out-pitch potential, too.
9/07/23
At the end of the summer, RHP Nathan Miller (Slinger) popped as an intriguing right-hander on the mound, reaching 80.1 mph in his ‘pen at the Eastern Wisconsin Open. He debuts at No. 35 after presenting a quality arsenal in front of our staff, coming off of a good summer with his travel team, where he finished with 43 IP. Standing at an athletic 5-foot-11, 155-pound frame, Miller showcased the ability to truly spin his fastball and breaking ball, highlighted by an average RPM of 2,536 on the breaking ball. That trait, paired with a feel for a deceptive changeup earned Miller some recognition within a noteworthy group of arms in the 2026 class.
8/21/23
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Delivery: Methodical, short, medium leg lift, tall and fall. Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing out of the glove with a high 3/4 slot. FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Some arm-side run, plays on the inner half of the plate. T2132, 2022 average rpm. CB: 67-68 mph. Short, 11/5 shape, lands. T2562, 2536 average rpm. CH: 73-75 mph. Downer, some fade to the arm-side, out-pitch potential. T1734, 1668 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic with more size and strength coming.
Delivery: Works down the mound, simple delivery, quick leg lift.
Arm Action: RH. Stabs at the ground on back swing, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Accurate, easy out of the hand. T2405, 2340 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Heavy spin with a lot of 10/4 break at the plate. T2814, 2773 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Keeps low, fading action. T1504, 1407 average rpm.
RHP Nathan Miller (Slinger) is a clean and simple moving arm that is on the rise in this update. Working with athleticism downhill, Miller features a hard running fastball that was up to 80 mph over the summer. As for his offspeeds, Miller’s curveball is certainly well above average, as it plays with tight 11/5 shape and also is spun at over 2,500 RPM on average. He also possesses feel for a changeup with late downer action and has flashed out-pitch potential, too.
At the end of the summer, RHP Nathan Miller (Slinger) popped as an intriguing right-hander on the mound, reaching 80.1 mph in his ‘pen at the Eastern Wisconsin Open. He debuts at No. 35 after presenting a quality arsenal in front of our staff, coming off of a good summer with his travel team, where he finished with 43 IP. Standing at an athletic 5-foot-11, 155-pound frame, Miller showcased the ability to truly spin his fastball and breaking ball, highlighted by an average RPM of 2,536 on the breaking ball. That trait, paired with a feel for a deceptive changeup earned Miller some recognition within a noteworthy group of arms in the 2026 class.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Methodical, short, medium leg lift, tall and fall.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing out of the glove with a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Some arm-side run, plays on the inner half of the plate. T2132, 2022 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Short, 11/5 shape, lands. T2562, 2536 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Downer, some fade to the arm-side, out-pitch potential. T1734, 1668 average rpm.