Uncommitted Spotlight: Ian Nolph
December 10, 2020
Today, we’ll highlight uncommitted senior 2B Ian Nolph (Blair Oaks), who is one of the toolsiest prospects in Missouri’s 2021 class.
Nolph attended our MOKAN Top Prospects Game in June and was an analytical darling, finishing towards the top of the event leaderboards in max exit speed during batting practice, average fly ball distance, average bat speed, and average hand speed. It’s a high-upside offensive skill-set that will be his carrying tool at the next level.
You can find his full profile, with video and stats, down below:
Ian Nolph
Class of 2021 / 2B
Rankings
StateRank: 90 / POS: 2
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Blair OaksState: MO
- Summer Team: Columbia Warriors
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Height: 6-2Weight: 202lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
80
Max FB
(06/23/20)
77 - 80
FB
(06/23/20)
63 - 65
CB
(06/23/20)
Position
7.33
60-yard
(06/23/20)
78
INF Velo
(06/23/20)
88
Exit Velo
(06/23/20)
Power Speed Score
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Fastball
79.9
Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
70.0 - 79.9
Velo Range
(06/23/20)
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
2055
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
2005
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(06/23/20)
HM (avg)
(06/23/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Zone %
(06/23/20)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
79.9
Velo Range
70 - 79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.1
Spin Rate (max)
2055
Spin Rate (avg)
2005
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
77.3
Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
61.0 - 76.3
Velo Range
(06/23/20)
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
2025
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
1962
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(06/23/20)
HM (avg)
(06/23/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Zone %
(06/23/20)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
77.3
Velo Range
61 - 76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
65
Spin Rate (max)
2025
Spin Rate (avg)
1962
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
98.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
91.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
282
Distance (avg)
(06/23/20)
351
Distance (max)
(06/23/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/23/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/23/20)
Line Drive %
(06/23/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/23/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/23/20)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.1
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
351
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
26.7
Hand Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
25.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
82.7
Bat Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
81.2
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/23/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/23/20)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games
Jun 23, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
26.7
Hand Speed (avg)
25.5
Bat Speed (max)
82.7
Bat Speed (avg)
81.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/23/20)
Rise+
(06/23/20)
Sink+
(06/23/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/23/20)
Sweep+
(06/23/20)
Videos
(6/23/20)
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Scouting Report
Ian Nolph: 2B/RHP, (2021) Blair Oaks, MO. 6-foot-2, 202-pound physical frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick just before his swing. Bat speed was explosive, had short swing plane and a back foot finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Raw while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 78 mph; has choppy feet, a fluid exchange and sure hands. Had consistent accuracy to the base and an-over-the-top slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.33. Projectable on the mound, showed good arm speed with a long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-80 mph; keeps it plane through the zone. He showed a 12/6 curveball (63-65).