LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2006 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Nate Smith is a 2007 OF with a 6'0'', 195 lb. frame from Brampton ON, who attends Cardinal Leger SS. He has a strong, physical build and nice athletic actions. Smith ran the 60 in 6.84 and uses his speed very well on the field. He's a very good defensive outfielder who gets quick jumps on fly balls and pursues balls hard in the gaps. His throwing arm is solid. We saw him in right field but he could probably handle all three outfield positions. Smith has the same type of aggressiveness and speed on the bases and will take an extra base if you give him the slightest opportunity. Smith hits from a spread stance with a rotational swing with some lift out front. He has good bat speed and the ball jumps at contact. Smith tended to cut himself off out front and hit around balls. We've seen him better with the bat. Smith is a good athlete with a very good approach on the field and should be a nice player at the next level. If his bat develops he could be a big surprise.