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2016 Sunshine West Showcase
Hayden Nabers is a 2018 LHP/1B with a 6-2 197 lb. frame from El Dorado Hills, CA who attends Oak Ridge HS. Large frame with a solid, athletic build. Left handed pitcher with a simple leg lift delivery. Drives off lower half well while working over front side, creating solid downward angle from a high three-quarters arm slot. Fastball has some sinking action down in the zone in the mid to upper 70's. Curveball has 1/7 shape with good depth. Mixed a slider as well that flashed tight speen with good depth. Mixed and matched all three pitches well keeping hitters off balance. Commands both edges of the plate and has a good knowledge and approach while on the mound. Left handed hitter with a crouched, spread stance. Linear lower half actions with good shift into contact. Launches to contact on a slightly extend plane that creates natural loft through contact. Flashed bat speed and barrel skills when front side trigger was on time. Worked out defensively from first base showing a long, clean arm action with a high energy release. Throws had good carry across infield with accuracy, topped at 79 mph. Fundamental footwork while funneling ground ball out front and pivoting into turn. Good student as well.