Nolan
Hodnett

Nolan Hodnett, William Henry Harrison High School (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame w/ room to add
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced stance. Short stride forward with a simple load of the hands. Swing works shorter and on an slightly uphill plane. Strength gains will pay big dividends, actions are clean and has performed well across looks the past couple years.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 265' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Short arm, feel for multiple slots.
Defense: Athletic footwork, with soft hands. Shows feel for the position. Quicker release w/ present body control.
ATH: 7.13 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 68.33 Edge Score

Smooth mover with some of the better middle infield actions of the day. Soft hands pair with fundamental footwork, arm strength is average at this point. Defense leads the profile at this point, but does show feel to hit with a well-paced right-handed swing. Strength gains will pay dividends.

Nolan Hodnett is a 2027 shortstop from William Henry Harrison HS with a lean, athletic 5-foot-10, 150-pound frame and quick-twitch actions. Offensively, Hodnett hits from a balanced setup with a short, connected stroke that works on a flat path. He showed barrel feel, posting a 90 mph max exit velocity and averaging 82 mph, with a 296’ peak distance. Defensively, he’s a smooth mover with quality infield actions and an athletic arm that plays at 81 mph across. A 7.18 runner with a 21.5” vertical, Hodnett brings athleticism to both sides of the ball and profiles as a high-energy MIF with upside as he continues to add strength.

5-foot-9, 140-pound frame, Hodnett showed all his tools in Friday night's game. The right-handed batter went 1-for-3 on the day including a line drive single. Hitting in the two-hole Hodnett stood in a wide spread out stance, followed by a simple quick swing that gets the barrel to the ball. While he may have not had his best game with the bat, where he really impressed was at shortstop. Hodnett put together one of the best defensive performances of the day, showcasing his range, footwork, hands, and arm talent. The rangy defender made a pair of difficult plays look easy, one including a sliding backhand grab followed by a strong throw to 1st. He showed the ability to be quick with his hands and ability to have strong on-target throws from a range of arm slots. The defensive abilities are present and as Hodnett continues to grow he will be a name to watch in the 2027 class.

Nolan Hodnett, William Henry Harrison High School (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Undersized frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall, relaxed stance. Uses a quick and simple toe tap load. Hand movement is minimal in load. Bat gets through the zone uninterrupted. Barrell moves on an even plane.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 262' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Quick, over the top delivery.
Defense: Good lateral mover. Gets through the ball cleanly. Easy transfer and simple movements all around.
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60.