Tavin
Nass

Nass went 7-for-10 at the plate with one double, one triple, and two home runs. He drove in five runs and notably hit both of his team's home runs in a five-one win over Kettle Moraine.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 36 in the state’s sophomore class. Strong, physical 5-foot-11, 200-pound frame. Batted in the middle of the order and caught for Franklin. Right-handed hitter with a strong swing and present bat speed, showing the ability to impact the baseball with authority. Collected three hits in five at-bats, including a home run, driving in five runs while scoring twice. Behind the plate, showed athleticism and the ability to handle the position. A high-follow backstop inside the state’s sophomore class.

Nass hit a three-run home run to center field against St. Thomas More at the Prep Baseball Invite. He was exceptional at the plate during the week, going 7-for-13 with one triple, one home run, and nine RBIs.

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 203.3 pounds. Large athletic frame, present strength, will continue to develop.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, with balance, lands centered ready to hit. Short and compact, very well sequenced swing from the ground up, tight hand path, quick turn through the ball, all fields approach. 71.7 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (79.5 avg.); 289-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Compact arm action, accurate with carry through the target.
Defense: 1.85-2.05 pop time range; Serious ability to turn the ball around quickly, feel for the catching position, soft and athletic blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 48.01 Edge Score.

C Tavin Nass (Franklin, 2028): Possesses a large, athletic frame with present strength, standing 5-foot-10 and weighing in at 203.3 pounds. The right-handed hitter works from a centered, balanced setup before delivering a swing that is short, fast, and direct to the zone with a well-sequenced turn and an all-fields approach. He produced a max EV of 92 mph—a standout metric that is well beyond his years for a freshman—alongside an average EV of 79.5 mph. His underlying metrics further highlight his projection, featuring 71.7 mph average bat speed and 12.0 g of rotational acceleration to support a high-upside base. A solid athlete for his profile, he recorded a 7.08-second 60-yard dash. Behind the plate, throws to second base were measured at 76.0 mph, with pop times in the 1.85-2.05 range.

+ C Tavin Nass (Franklin, 2028) is a strong and sturdy backstop who opened some eyes at Saturday’s workout. The freshman hit with a well-sequenced and flat swing through the baseball consistently throughout the round and drove a ball with a max exit velocity in the upper 80s. Nass showed feel and acumen behind the plate and clocked a 2.01 seconds pop time with a clean transfer and an accurate arm. His hands are soft and he showed impressive feel to handle pitchers during bullpen work.

Tavin Nass, Franklin (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 185-pounds. Strong lower half. projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Short and compact, flat through the hitting zone, very strong hands, quick hands with feel for the barrel, drives it through both gaps with line drive approach. 64.5 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 284' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Crossfire 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.11 pop times. Easy intent, simple footwork behind the dish.
ATH: 7.53 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.50 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 41.57 Edge Score

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-6, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and wide setup, sits into legs, high hands, up and down stride. Flat, direct, well-sequenced, uses ground well, barrels balls to all fields, gets loose extension through the ball out front.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 64.8 mph. 220' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-67 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate with carry.
Defense: 2.36-2.44 pop times. Short right foot, quick and clean transfer, keeps it close on blocks, athletic out of crouch on bunts.
ATH: 8.38 runner in the 60.

C/INF Tavin Nass (Franklin, 2028) showcased his ability with the bat using a flat swing to get through the ball and drive it to both gaps. The backstop showcased soft hands and the ability to keep the ball close on blocks during his defensive work. Nass’s metrics weren’t off the page, which is to be expected from a prospect this young, but his athletic and projectable frame will add size and strength and therefore has some ceiling as a prospect in the state.