West Coast Games - Invite Accepted: Nolan Hardesty (Team Idaho)
July 18, 2022
The West Coast Games has quickly established itself premier event for Uncommitted rising upperclassmen on the West Coast, this event will give an unparalleled opportunity to each player in attendance by delivering a “one-stop-shop” for college coaches to recruit in the city of Las Vegas. Beyond the on-looking eyes of scouts and coaches, PBR’s unmatched coverage and commitment to elevating players via advanced metrics and technology (Trackman, Blast, Driveline), along with multiple social media platforms, will provide elite exposure for each player in attendance.
For the first time, PBR Idaho will be represented at the West Coast Games where they will compete against California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Pacific Northwest and Canada. The Gem State has proven they have the present talent in the 2023 and 2024 Classes to compete against the rest of the West Region and this event will prove that as we assemble an exciting group of Idaho prospects.
NOLAN HARDESTY | 2023 LHP | TWIN FALLS
PBR IDAHO STATE GAMES
— Brett Harrison (@B_HarrisonPBR) June 3, 2022
Nolan Hardesty (@Nolanjhardesty)
2023 LHP/OF
Twin Falls@PBR_Uncommitted
The Uncommitted incoming senior lives around the zone with his mostly FB/CB mix that sat 82-84.2, flashing some late, right action on his CB #BeSeen@prepbaseball | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/5lUSg5u3Db
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Boise Open | NV | 07/19 | Bishop Kelly High School |
| 2022 PBR Future Games (Team Select Invite) | NV | 07/27 | LakePoint Sports Complex - Emerson, GA |
| 2022 West Coast Games (Idaho Invite) | NV | 08/12 | UNLV |
| PBR x College of Southern Idaho Scout Day | NV | 09/24 | College of Southern Idaho |
| 2022 Southern Idaho Open | NV | 09/25 | College of Southern Idaho |
SCOUTING REPORT
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11 , 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, square set up. Subtle sink back load/gather. Hands work efficiently to the ball. Some uphill through the zone. High two-handed finish.
Power: Max TrackMan Exit Velocity - 95.2, Avg. TrackMan Exit Velocity -79.6 mph.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph.
Defense: OF. Clean defensive actions. Exchange at the midsection. Simple shuffle into throws. Sure handed
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch. Drop and drive type delivery. High swinging leg kick. Lands in line to home. Repeats well.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean arm action. ¾ slot.
FB: 81.3-83.4 mph, up to 84.2 mph. 2164 Avg. Spin Rate. Some sink and fade out arm side. Commands well. Consistent strike pitch.
CH: 77.3-78.5 mph. 1833 Avg. Spin Rate. Present arm side run with sink. Works down in the zone. Present comfort.
CB: 70.7-72.2 mph. 2375 Avg. Spin Rate. 1/7 sharp with later tight action. Commands down in the zone.