09/10/2017 - Interactive Video Program - La Verne (Los Angeles), CA Nolan is an athletic C/3B who will graduate in 2023. Defensively behind the plate, he shows a low setup with quiet actions. He gets rid of the ball with a clean exchange and makes accurate throws down to 2B. At 3B, he gets low and works around the GB. He fields the ball clean with his backhand and comes up with a clean transfer. With the bat, Nolan displays a square setup with smooth rhythm. He rips his lower 1/2 through and looks to drive pitches back up through the middle of the field. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following.
Infield 1. Prep step 2. Lateral quickness 3. Arm strength (long toss) Catching 1. Present low target 2. Lateral range 3. Quicker exchange to throw Offense 1. Front foot timing 2. Improve bat speed 3. Level out swing path