91
Velocity (max)
6/06/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
1B
Nolan
Girard
Illinois
Glenbrook North (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/L • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Top Tier North Scout
Glenbrook North (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/L • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Top Tier North Scout
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87.1 - 90.3
Velo Range
6/06/23
2310
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
Changeup
74 - 75
Velo Range
6/06/23
1446
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Curveball
69 - 71
Velo Range
6/06/23
1946
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/08/22
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/08/22
304
Distance (max)
6/08/22
67
Sweet Spot %
6/08/22
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/08/22
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/08/22
13.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/08/22
11
Hard Hit %
6/08/22
7.23
60
6/08/22
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
6/08/22
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.8
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
304
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
207
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2166
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1878
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1361
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1865
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1571
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
965
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
90.7
Velocity (max)
87.1 - 90.3
Velo Range
87.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,364
Spin Rate (max)
2,310
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.9
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 70.6
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,029
Spin Rate (max)
1,946
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.7
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 74.6
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,303
Spin Rate (max)
1,275
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.7
Velocity (max)
84.1 - 86.6
Velo Range
82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,073
Spin Rate (max)
2,022
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.1
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 67.6
Velo Range
64.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,869
Spin Rate (max)
1,811
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.9
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 71.0
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,508
Spin Rate (max)
1,446
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 80.0
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,937
Spin Rate (max)
1,865
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.5
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 63.3
Velo Range
59.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,618
Spin Rate (max)
1,571
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.2
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 63.0
Velo Range
60.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,004
Spin Rate (max)
965
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Game Performance
2023
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.74
RSi (max)
1.75
RSi (avg)
1,924
Jump Power (max)
31.0
Jump Height (max)
29.8
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois Signing Day: Big Ten Outlook - Nov 16, 2023
- Top Tier North: Takeaways - Aug 23, 2023
- IHSA Playoff Scout Blog - Jun 26, 2023
- Top Tier Scout Day: Data Dive - Jun 14, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Pitcher Analysis - May 11, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 17 Glenbrook North - Mar 9, 2023
- Top Tier Scout Day: Takeaways - Aug 17, 2022
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LHP Nolan Girard (Glenbrook North, 2024) is a 6-foot-3, 190-pound, strong, left-handed pitcher who displayed a controlled tempo in his drop and drive delivery, working on-line down the mound. He hides the ball out of the glove and works out of a low ¾ release with some quickness out front. Girard’s mix was highlighted by a fastball that had life to it out of the hand, was in the zone 71% of the time and topped at 90.7 mph. Girard complemented the fastball with a short-breaking 69-71 mph curveball and a changeup that worked with horizontal action at the bottom of the zone at 74-75 mph.
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 162 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. 6-foot-3, 190-pound, broad-shouldered, left-handed pitcher, came out of the bullpen and showed lively stuff in a quick look. Seems to hide the baseball and his 85-87 mph fastball played with jump and life through the zone. He went to a 67-71 mph breaking ball as his secondary. Reliever profile who has recently been up to 91 mph. Follow uncommitted 2024 arm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Well-proportioned build, projectable.
Delivery: Works from third base side, clean repeats, athletic through finish.
Arm Action: LH. Slight plunge on back side, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-87 mph. Standard fastball action. T2073, 2022 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Decel through separation, 1/7 shape. T1869, 1811 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Fades to arm side. T1508, 1446 average rpm.