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:
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).