Nolan
Butcher

A fundamentally sound player in all facets, Butcher brings an undersized-but-athletic, 5-foot-8, 165-pound frame and quality defensive abilities to the table. He receives at an above average clip & has caught college-level arms for a long time; father is the Head Coach at University of Saint Francis. The glove-to-hand is outstanding and when paired with an 81 mph arm from the crouch, leads to pops into the 1.9s. Balanced right-handed swing is very sound; on-plane and the launch quickness stands out. Exits peaked at 97-plus. Ran 7.11 60 at this event and has been into the 6.9s previously. High-floor player.

Butcher made a big impression in workouts while showing off impressive jumps in the toolset. Listed at 5-foot-8, 155-pounds, his 98+ mph impact in batting practice well-surpassed expectations before he showed off some of the best catch-and-throw abilities amongst uncommitted '27s in the state. He can flat out receive, with a high motor shown to pair with a commanding presence, and the glove-to-hand in the transfer led to pops as low as 1.89. A 6.9 runner - Butcher then took to gameplay to show off his hit-ability and defensive prowess. He showed no issue catching up to upper-80s velocities with a pair of extra-base hits, and also nabbed a couple of would-be base stealers during the gameplay portion while blocking up several errant pitches throughout the day.

Advanced defender, can really receive. Mobile hips and soft hands allow him to get underneath balls below the zone. Glove-to-hand leads catch&throw skills, average to a tick above arm strength (76 mph) present. Offensively, hits from a wider base with simple, repeatable moves. More of a linear type operation, connected turn & works to extension. Shows feel to hit, turned around two of the hardest throwers in his session. Skill over twitch type prospect, plenty of room for physical development in the 5-foot-8, 155 pound frame.