Nolan
McMasters

Illinois-Springfield commit. 5-foot-11, 180-pound, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting shortstop. Was on the barrel with loud contact in Glenwood’s morning win. Finished 2-for-4 with a double and RBI. His double was scorched over the left-fielders head. He also singled hard through the left-side. Strong hands, present bat speed and intenful swing. Also, showed a strong arm across the diamond in between innings. Didn't see many balls hit in play with Detmers on the mound. 

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic frame, lean build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch load, short stride to even.  Athletic hands, quick bat speed, short swing, uphill bat plane, line drive type hitter, working gap-to-gap.
Power: 95.93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.86 mph. 357’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works low to high, quiet footwork, flashes soft hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, short lifted stride, minimal hand load, maintains balance. Slight pull side approach, consistent hard contact on the barrel, averaged 87.5 exit velocity in BP.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Loose arm action, played accurate and flashed carry out of over the top slot.
Defense: Actions work through the baseball, clean exchange fluid footwork and soft hands.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS. Emerged as a high-follow 2022.
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and quick leg-kick timing trigger.  Fast bat, athletic hands, short path, stays through the zone and feel for the barrel. Worked gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short, quick arm, over-the-top slot and plays accurate with carry.
Defense: Athletic actions, quick feet, ranges well to both sides and comfortable on the move. Sure-handed and plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Repeatable drop and drive delivery, closed toe landing, directional to target. Throws with effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action works quick out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Plays straight with life through the zone. Strikes.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 shape. Sharp action with late break. Swing-and-miss pitch.
CH: 70-72 mph. Natural sinking action. Feel for pitch.