Nolan Alvord: OF/SS, (2024) Fenton, MI. 5-foot-10, 170-pound. (68.7 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced crouched stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Capable above average showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 88 mph; has athletic developing feet, firm developing hands, and a packing lengthy exchange. Athletic capable from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 92 mph;shows a fluid natural exchange, smooth consistent feet, and sure consistent hands. Fielded the ball deep with average movement laterally. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.92. 

Nolan Alvord: OF/SS, (2024) Fenton, MI. 5-foot-10, 168-pound. In the box, Alvord recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. (70.3 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Bat speed was explosive, used a simple short swing plane and good extension on his finish. Up the middle gap to gap approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 82 mph; has a clean exchange, fluid feet, and raw hands. Athletic smooth from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 86 mph; had soft next level hands, smooth footwork, and a quick twitchy exchange. Fields the ball out front to the side, movements laterally were athletic. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.2.  (Max spin ; Avg ).

Nolan Alvord

Player Spotlight 

Nolan Alvord: SS/OF, (2024) Fenton, MI. 5-foot-10, 165-pound. Raw at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 89 mph. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a big controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is flashed efficient, shows an upward short swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found a few barrels with loud contact. Up the middle approach. Solid in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 86 mph; has sure hands, a clean exchange, and quick in control feet. Solid capable from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 86 mph; showed a clean exchange, consistent hands, and smooth feet. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were average.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

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Nolan Alvord: SS/OF, (2024) Fenton, MI. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. Solid during batting practice, Alvord had an exit velocity of 85 mph. (63.41 mph bat speed average). (17.82 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. He showed some loud contact during the round. Capable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 80 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent hands, and consistent feet. Capable from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 84 mph; had consistent footwork, and a lengthy exchange. Glovework is shown out front Clocked a 60 time of 7.57 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Nolan Alvord, Fenton, 2024, MI

Position: SS/OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Starts in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. 

Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 78.61 mph. 63.41 mph bat speed average. 17.82 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Consistent hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Capable. (OF) Consistent footwork, lengthy exchange. Capable. Glovework is shown out front 

Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. 84 mph outfield velocity. 

Speed: 7.57 (60-yard).

Nolan Alvord: SS/OF, (2024) Fenton, MI. 5-foot-9, 145-pound. During batting practice, Alvord showed power in the box with an exit velocity of 92 mph. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 76 mph. In the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 79 mph. Recorded a time of 7.71 in the 60-yard dash.

Fielding: In the outfield has a compact build as he works at a moderate pace towards the ball. Fields off of his left leg moving through the ball throwing with a long loose arm angle. 

Hitting: At the plate showed the ability to stay on plane with the ball. Produced several line drives making hard contact. Advanced approach at the plate.