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Top 10 Viewed Player Profiles for 2014: No. 8- Nolan Watson

December 23, 2014



By Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director



As we are coming to the end of another calendar year, we are going to countdown the top ten most viewed Indiana player profiles of 2014.  According to our research through our google analytics, these are the most viewed profiles by you the reader in 2014.

8. Nolan Watson

Nolan WatsonLawrence North RHP Nolan Watson was the eighth most viewed player in Indiana for 2014.  The Vanderbilt signee was impressive throughout the 2014 season, increasing his draft stock with a fastball reaching the low 90's along with a projectable arsenal of pitches.  Watson is currently ranked as the No. 5 player in Indiana's class of 2015 rankings and No. 30 in PBR's overall class of 2015 rankings.  



SCOUTING REPORT

The 6-foot-2, 195 pound righty possesses a projectable frame with a fastball consistently sitting in the upper 80's to low 90's, up to 92 mph.  Fastball shows good downhill plane. Projects to continue to add velocity to his fastball.  Has the ability to throw his off-speed in any count for a strike.  Throws a mid-70's curveball with 11-to-5 shape and a slider/cutter in the low 80's with good movement.  Will also mix in a changeup around 80 mph.  Watson possesses good pitchability with an easy delivery and is one of Indiana's 2015 arms likely to be drafted next June.  

2014 Top 10  Indiana Viewed Player Profiles