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CLASS OF 2025

RHP
OF

Nolan
Hooper

Yorkville Christian (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 171.1LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Illinois Hawks - Red
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Pitching

Fastball

88.2
Velocity (max)
2/25/24
86.7 - 88.2
Velo Range
2/25/24
2179
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24

Changeup

82 - 83
Velo Range
2/25/24
1709
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24

Curveball

75 - 77
Velo Range
8/06/24
2409
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24

Slider

72.3 - 75.2
Velo Range
2/25/24
2429
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24
Power
79.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/23
73.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/23
272
Distance (max)
2/26/23
67
Sweet Spot %
2/26/23
Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/05/22
58.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/23
6.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/23
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.88
60
2/26/23
4.29
30-yd
2/26/23
1.84
10-yd
2/26/23
17.1
Run speed (max)
2/26/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
2/26/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.88
Outfield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
10.1
60 Yard Dash
8.53
Outfield Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
9.1
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Position
7.88
60-yard
82
OF Velo
80
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Position
8.53
60-yard
78
OF Velo
77
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
79.8
Exit Velocity Avg
73.7
Distance Max
272
Distance Avg
146
Launch Angle Avg
13.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
77.3
Exit Velocity Avg
65.6
Distance Max
244
Distance Avg
161
Launch Angle Avg
29.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.8
Exit Velocity (max)
73.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.3
Exit Velocity (max)
65.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
244
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
17.9
Hand Speed Avg
17.4
Bat Speed Max
58.2
Bat Speed Avg
56.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
18.9
Bat Speed Max
55.8
Bat Speed Avg
54.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
58.2
Bat Speed (max)
56.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
55.8
Bat Speed (max)
54.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2177
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
75.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2255
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
81.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1620
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2392
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1867
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1929
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
64.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2064
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1773
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2050
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
63.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2122
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
86.7
Velocity (max)
82.9 - 86.5
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,376
Spin Rate (max)
2,179
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
76.7
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 76.7
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,427
Spin Rate (max)
2,191
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
75.3
Velocity (max)
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,206
Spin Rate (max)
2,206
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
81.5
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 81.5
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,487
Spin Rate (max)
1,486
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
88.2
Velocity (max)
86.7 - 88.2
Velo Range
86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,319
Spin Rate (max)
2,170
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
76.4
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 76.4
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,482
Spin Rate (max)
2,409
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
75.7
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 75.2
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,494
Spin Rate (max)
2,429
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
82.7
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 82.7
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,827
Spin Rate (max)
1,709
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.7
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 78.3
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,919
Spin Rate (max)
1,867
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.1
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 67.1
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,128
Spin Rate (max)
1,929
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.4
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 65.0
Velo Range
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,126
Spin Rate (max)
2,064
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.7
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 76.2
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,849
Spin Rate (max)
1,773
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.9
Velocity (max)
59.7 - 63.7
Velo Range
57.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,151
Spin Rate (max)
2,050
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
64.9
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 64.5
Velo Range
60.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,156
Spin Rate (max)
2,122
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2024
2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 25, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
75.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
82.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
64.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
64.0
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Pitching
87
Max FB
83 - 86
FB
75 - 77
CB
81 - 82
CH
75 - 75
SL
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 25, 2024
Pitching
88
Max FB
87 - 88
FB
74 - 76
CB
82 - 83
CH
72 - 75
SL
2023 PBR Michigan Summer Invite
Jun 22, 2023
Pitching
84
Max FB
80 - 84
FB
70 - 72
CB
73 - 74
CH
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Pitching
79
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
63 - 67
CB
63 - 65
SL
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Pitching
77
Max FB
75 - 76
FB
60 - 64
CB
63 - 65
SL

Game Performance

2024
2023
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.84
30 Yard Dash
4.29
60 Yard Dash
7.88
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Swift
1.72
RSi (max)
25.6
Jump Height (max)
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 25, 2024
Swift
2.25
RSi (max)
26.1
Jump Height (max)
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.29
30-yd
7.88
60-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
994
Jump Power (max)
22.0
Jump Height (max)
21.8
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
Edge Score
72.49
Edge Score
69.78
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Visual Skills
72.49
Edge Score
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Visual Skills
69.78
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

7/08/24

Verbally committed to Lewis University.

2/25/24

RHP Nolan Hooper (Yorkville Christian, 2025) was another 2025 arm to note from the event. The 6-foot-2, 165-pound, wiry, long-levered right-hander showed lively stuff during his bullpen. He is still looking to harness his fastball control but it climbed to 88.2 mph with 15.8 average inches of induced vertical break and his curveball looks to be a go-to secondary offering. Playing at 74-76 mph, he landed it for strikes 100% of the time while working off a 12/6 plane and above average spin; average 2409 rpm. He rounded out his four pitch mix with a slider and changeup. Upside arm to keep tabs on.

2/24/24

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. High-waisted, loose-levered frame.
Delivery: Simple delivery, medium leg-kick into coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Above average arm speed.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Some feel to spin, mostly straight actions. T2319, 2170 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. 12/6 type, shows depth. T2482, 2409 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Solid spin and shape. 10/4 flashed bite. T2494, 2429 average rpm.
CH: 82-83 mph. Plays firm, mostly straight. T1827, 1709 average rpm.

2/26/23

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 145-pounds. High waisted, long levers, lanky build, fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, toe tap trigger. Long path, level swing, pull-side approach.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Fluid mover, athletic actions, feel for the position, steady hands and clean release.
Run: 7.88 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side step rocker, tall and fall approach, slight coil at top of balance point, remains tall with balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long drawing arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. True backspin four-seam type, creates cut at times. T1919, 1867 average rpm.
CB: 63-67 mph. Showed depth with gradual action, 12/6 over the top breaking ball. T2128, 1929 average rpm.
SL: 63-65 mph. Plays similarly to curveball, slightly more lateral action. T2126, 2064 average rpm.

2/05/22

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 124-pounds. Thin build. High-waisted frame. Plenty of room for continued physical development.
Delivery: Smooth, rhythmic tempo. Works from the 3rd base side of the rubber. High leg kick. Coil through front hip at balance point. Works in line. Front toe open at times.
Arm Action: RH. Easy, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T76.7, 74.6-76.2 mph. Plays straight. Consistently in the zone. T1849, 1773 average rpm.
CB: 59.7-63.7 mph. 11/5 shape. Slow. Depth at times. Able to locate for strikes. T2150, 2049 average rpm.
SL: 63.4-64.5 mph. 10/4 shape. Some tilt. T2155, 2121 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Open setup. Hands low and close to the body. Smooth pre-pitch load. Casts the barrel. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 77.3 max exit velocity, averaged 65.6 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Clean footwork.
Run: 8.53 runner in the 60. 

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 1"
Ht
171.1
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)