21.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/16/24
CLASS OF 2027
OF
C
Nolan
Buirley
Big Walnut High School (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: Launch
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: Launch
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/16/24
14
Rot. Acc (max)
2/16/24
-
Hard Hit %
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/16/24
91.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/16/24
276
Distance (max)
2/16/24
40
Sweet Spot %
2/16/24
6.69
60
2/16/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
92
OF Velo
2/16/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
90.3
Velocity (max)
2/16/24
86.1 - 88.8
Velo Range
2/16/24
1996
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/24
Changeup
73.7 - 76.1
Velo Range
2/16/24
1554
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/24
Curveball
73.2 - 75
Velo Range
2/16/24
2009
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/24
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.69
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
14.2
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
276
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
130
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: Launch Baseball 2.16.24
Feb 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
91.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
130
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: Launch Baseball 2.16.24
Feb 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
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).
1996
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.
22.8
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).
74.2
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).
2009
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).
74.8
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).
1554
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).
Scout Day: Launch Baseball 2.16.24
Feb 16, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
90.3
Velocity (max)
86.1 - 88.8
Velo Range
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,070
Spin Rate (max)
1,996
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
75.0
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 75.0
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,029
Spin Rate (max)
2,009
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.6
Velocity (max)
73.7 - 76.1
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,607
Spin Rate (max)
1,554
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
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Nolan Buirley: OF/C, (2027) Big Walnut, OH. 6-foot-1, 180-pound athletic build. (69.0 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was explosive, showed a short uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up a few balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Advanced when throwing from the outfield, he showed off his strong arm with throws at velocities of 92 mph;shows a clean exchange, soft sure hands, and fluid feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front to the side. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used athletic slot with a quick arm action. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.69. Advanced on the mound, showed lightning arm speed, he had a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher who shows easy effort. He has downhill shoulders with a strong balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2069; Avg 1995).