80
Velocity (max)
3/16/24
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
OF
Noah
Ruleford
Burlington (HS) • WI
5' 10" • 180LBS
L/L • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: State Line Shockers
5' 10" • 180LBS
L/L • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: State Line Shockers
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
78 - 80
Velo Range
3/16/24
2009
Spin Rate (avg)
3/18/23
Changeup
71 - 72
Velo Range
3/16/24
1787
Spin Rate (avg)
3/16/24
Curveball
65 - 67
Velo Range
3/16/24
2213
Spin Rate (avg)
3/18/23
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
3/16/24
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/16/24
254
Distance (max)
3/18/23
60
Sweet Spot %
3/18/23
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/18/23
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
3/18/23
7.1
Rot. Acc (max)
3/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.7
60
3/16/24
-
30-yd
1.89
10-yd
3/18/23
16.9
Run speed (max)
3/18/23
-
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
3/16/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.70
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.95
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
10.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
231
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.1
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.9
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.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
231
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
254
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.8
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.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.4
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
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).
1923
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.
24.4
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).
65.9
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).
2116
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).
71.6
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).
1787
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).
76.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
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).
2009
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.
26.6
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).
61.6
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).
2213
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).
67.4
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).
1672
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).
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.6
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 79.5
Velo Range
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,007
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.7
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 66.5
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,189
Spin Rate (max)
2,116
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
72.1
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.0
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,825
Spin Rate (max)
1,787
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
76.6
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.3
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,020
Spin Rate (max)
2,009
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
62.9
Velocity (max)
60.4 - 62.8
Velo Range
60.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,327
Spin Rate (max)
2,213
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
69.7
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 69.1
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,726
Spin Rate (max)
1,672
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance
2024
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.95
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Swift
1.89
10-yd
7.95
60-yd
16.9
Run speed (max)
1.46
RSi (max)
1.46
RSi (avg)
861
Jump Power (max)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
67.69
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
67.95
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 166-pounds. Wiry upper half, clear strength in lower half, athletic build, good proportions.
Delivery: Quick rhythmic delivery, uses lower half very well, body leans toward catcher.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot with arm quickness through release.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Arm-side run, late life. T2007, 1923 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 tilt with depth, fills the zone, swing and miss type breaking ball below zone. T2189, 2116 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Decels, fading action, thrown like FB. T1825, 1787 average rpm.
ATH: 7.70 runner in the 60. 26.70 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 166-pounds. Wiry upper half, clear strength in lower half, athletic build, good proportions.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, leg kick, gets to hitting position on time. Downhill through the ball, drives it to big part of the field. 62.4 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 231' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-82 mph. Full arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth movements, quality footwork, smooth funnel into midline with quality footwork working through towards first base.
ATH: 7.70 runner in the 60. 26.70 max vertical.
Ruleford made his PBR event debut in Milwaukee. Listed at 5-foot-9, 158-pounds, Ruleford showed well on the mound. The left-hander showed an athletic delivery with tempo with a fastball that sat 75-76 mph (76.7 max) with arm-side run. His curveball played with slurve actions, and he showed above average feel for the pitch. He showed quality spin on the pitch with an average of 2,213 rpm. To round out his three-pitch mix he threw a changeup that showed sink at times. At the plate, he showed relaxed hands with the ability to drive the ball to both gaps.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 158-pounds. Athletic, strong frame, some projection.
Hit: LHH. Narrow set up, slightly open, relaxed hands. Leg lift gather into back side, lands slightly back of center, works slightly uphill through contact creating loft to path and shows the ability to drive the ball to both gaps.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 78 mph. Loose, quick arm. 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather out front, in stride, works in-line, athletic actions.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic delivery with tempo, moves clean, tall and fall, working slightly across the body.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter path, high 3/4 slot, slight curl on back side.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Creates some angle, showed arm-side run. T2020, 2009 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. Slurve breaking ball, showed average action and feel. T2327, 2213 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Straight change, gets sink at times. T1726, 1672 average rpm.