LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Fall Academic Showcase
Nate Towles is a 2018 RHP/1B, 3B, OF with a 6-2 190 lb. frame from Laurens, SC who attends Laurens Dist 55. Large frame with a lean, athletic build. Frame projects to support additional strength. Primary right handed pitcher with a simple, compact delivery. Stays balance at gather and utilized lower half while working to the plate. Shorter arm circle at take back and released from a high three-quarters slot. Fastball flashed some cutting action to glove side sitting in the low 70's. Showed solid feel for fastball offering and consistently located to the bottom quadrants of the zone. Curveball had 11/5 shape with looser spin and occasional depth in the low 60's. Looked to challenge hitters throughout each inning of work and induce weak contact. Also worked out defensively from first base showing deliberate footwork while centering the baseball. Funnels the baseball cleanly and worked through exchange with developing fluidity. Throws produced softer, accurate carry to the bag. Right handed hitter with an upright, even stance and deep hand load. Works to contact with some linear lower half actions. Extended path to contact with a sweeping barrel plane through extension. Primarily looked to work to the middle of the field while showing developing feel for the barrel. Very good student as well.