86.9
Velocity (max)
6/25/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
OF
Nolan
Plourde
Rham High School (HS) • CT
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: MVP New England
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: MVP New England
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
82.9 - 85.2
Velo Range
7/24/24
1989
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
Changeup
76 - 76
Velo Range
7/25/24
1371
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Curveball
71.4 - 74.8
Velo Range
6/25/24
2183
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
Slider
75.2 - 76.2
Velo Range
8/20/23
2105
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2024
2023
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
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).
1801
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.
21.5
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).
73.1
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).
2183
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).
76.4
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).
1371
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.4
Slider
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).
2105
Slider
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).
83.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
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).
1686
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.
21.2
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).
72.0
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).
2038
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Slider
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).
2047
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
86.3
Velocity (max)
82.9 - 85.2
Velo Range
83.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,010
Spin Rate (max)
1,679
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.7
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.2
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,229
Spin Rate (max)
2,105
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.4
Velocity (max)
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,371
Spin Rate (max)
1,371
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2024 New England Top Prospect Games @ Central Connecticut (Invite Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
86.9
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 84.9
Velo Range
82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,156
Spin Rate (max)
1,989
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
75.6
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,340
Spin Rate (max)
2,183
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 New England Future Game Trials
Aug 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.8
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 81.9
Velo Range
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,056
Spin Rate (max)
1,686
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
73.8
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 73.6
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,259
Spin Rate (max)
2,038
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
76.3
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 76.2
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,123
Spin Rate (max)
2,047
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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.
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
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Game Performance
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Notes
News
- 2023 New England Future Game Trials - Quick Hits - Aug 22, 2023
- 2023 New England Future Game Trials Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Aug 21, 2023
- 2023 New England Future Game Trials Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Aug 21, 2023
- Results From 2023 New England Future Game Trials - Aug 21, 2023
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Name: Nolan Plourde
Positional Profile: Right-Handed Pitcher
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, strength throughout, durable lower half, with a wider back.
Delivery: The delivery is simple and controlled, inline direction, slight pull and lean with glove side, most part is balanced throughout.
Arm Action: The arm action is longer and loose, a bottom to op path, working from a plus ¾ slot.
FB: The fastball is heavy, with ride and bore to it, clocked at 85-87 mph, topping at 87 mph.
CB: The curveball has more 12-6 break, thrown harder with good arm speed, at 72-75 mph.
CH: Showed a fading changeup at 75-76 mph.
ATH: Threw all three pitches for strikes, good strength, comes from good bloodlines.
Nolan Plourde: RHP/OF, (2026) RHAM High School, CT. 6-foot-1, 170-pound projectable athletic frame. Above average and projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-82 mph; shows running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2055; Avg 1668). His curveball (72-73) shows glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2258; Avg 2028). Has a tight sharp slider (75-76) that shows plus tilt action and glove side command. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2046).