CLASS OF 2024
RHP
Nolan
Buss
Kansas State
Arrowhead (HS) • WI
6' 0" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: Hitters
Arrowhead (HS) • WI
6' 0" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: Hitters
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
93
Velocity (max)
5/22/23
90 - 93
Velo Range
5/22/23
2209
Spin Rate (avg)
8/21/23
Changeup
86.4 - 87.4
Velo Range
8/21/23
1957
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Curveball
70.2 - 71.1
Velo Range
3/07/21
2244
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/21
Slider
79 - 83
Velo Range
3/26/24
1892
Spin Rate (avg)
8/21/23
80
INF Velo
7/27/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.5
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).
2209
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.
24.1
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
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).
1852
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Slider
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).
1892
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
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).
1913
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.
21.4
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
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).
1898
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Slider
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).
1808
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
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).
2086
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.
24.6
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).
70.7
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).
2244
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).
78.6
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).
1404
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).
Eastern Wisconsin Open
Aug 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
93.0
Velocity (max)
90.6 - 92.4
Velo Range
90.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,319
Spin Rate (max)
2,209
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
80.4
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 80.1
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
Spin Rate (max)
1,892
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
87.7
Velocity (max)
86.4 - 87.4
Velo Range
86.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,003
Spin Rate (max)
1,852
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
91.1
Velocity (max)
87.5 - 90.6
Velo Range
87.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,069
Spin Rate (max)
1,866
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
81.3
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 81.3
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,994
Spin Rate (max)
1,852
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.7
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 82.7
Velo Range
81.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,948
Spin Rate (max)
1,798
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
South Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
90.8
Velocity (max)
90.1 - 90.6
Velo Range
89.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,322
Spin Rate (max)
2,132
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
78.1
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 77.8
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,939
Spin Rate (max)
1,782
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.2
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 83.4
Velo Range
2,046
Spin Rate (max)
1,957
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
83.9 - 85.7
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,235
Spin Rate (max)
2,086
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.1
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 71.1
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,296
Spin Rate (max)
2,244
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.8
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 79.6
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,478
Spin Rate (max)
1,404
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
90.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
91.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
90.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Game Performance
2022
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
South Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 6, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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RHP Nolan Buss (Arrowhead, 2024; Kansas State commit) is one of the most intriguing arms inside of the Badger State’s now senior class. Built at a strong 6-foot-, 190-pounds, Buss generates some electric arm speed that reached highs of 92 mph during his outing at The Rock, while sitting in the 88-91 mph range. For his offspeeds, he spun in a high-70s slider with sharp, late bite and was confident in a fading changeup that was used against left-handed hitters. While all of Buss’ offerings are impressive in their own right, the funk in which they are delivered make them play up even more, making Buss one of the most unique and impressive arms inside of the state.
RHP Nolan Buss (Arrowhead, 2024; Kansas State commit) has long been a top arm inside of the state’s 2024 class and his ‘pen at the Eastern Wisconsin Open asserted the notion even more. On the mound, the 6-foot, 190-pound right-hander features a unique delivery in which he creates some cross-fire action and pairs it with a strong arm from a low 3/4 slot that surely makes it tough for opposing hitters to pick up. During his ‘pen, Buss ran his fastball up to 93 mph, while sitting in the 91-92 mph range throughout. Also, Buss created over 14” of induced vertical break on average; that paired with an average release height of 4.7 feet makes this play with even more carry than previously mentioned. As for his offspeeds, Buss featured a wipeout slider in the 79-80 mph range with late bite and averaged nearly 15” of horizontal movement, too. He also showed an improved feel for a deceptive changeup in the mid-to-high-80s with late fade and depth to put the finishing touches on his powerful three-pitch arsenal. The uniqueness mixed with the power stuff that Buss possesses makes him one of the most intriguing arms in the entire state, and he is surely someone we are eager to continue to follow as he enters his final prep season.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, controlled tempo into a medium leg lift, slight drop and drive lower half, works in-line with the plate, front foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing, 3/4 slot, ball explodes out of the hand.
FB: T93, 91-92 mph. Clean out of the hand with life, rides through the zone. T2319, 2209 average rpm.
SL: 79-80 mph. Sharp bite, horizontal action, locates well to both sides of the plate, best of the off-speed offerings. T1970, 1892 average rpm.
CH: 86-87 mph. Throws to both sides of the plate, hard, downer action at times. T2003, 1852 average rpm.
At 6-foot, 175 pounds, Buss brings the funk from a low release with a long loop, working from an average release height of 4.9 feet and considerable forward extension (6.5 feet). His fastball worked at 90 mph all day with 15 inches of vertical break, 20 inches of horizontal action, spinning at a 2,300 rpm peak, making for a unique profile that should garner plenty of swings and misses on its own. The slider he showed works in the upper-70s with shorter action, and the changeup comes out firm with large horizontal action (20 inches on average). Buss has a full arsenal of large spreads, with laddered velocity separation for timing disruption tactics. His ability to spin may be understated based on his grips and action when observing in close proximity.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Funky, patient, stays tall, coiling down the mound. Long stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long, funky action with a full loop delivery low release, side arm slot. Loose quality to the arm action.
FB: T90.8, 90.1-90.6 mph. Firm fastball plays at the top of the zone with arm side finish. T2322, 2132 average rpm.
SL: 75.9-77.8 mph. Thrown with arm speed, 10/4 shape. T1939, 1782 average rpm.
CH: 81.3-83.4 mph. Hard sinking action, thrown with side spin, aggressive arm speed. T2045, 1957 average rpm.
Buss has made big strides in syncing up his release point more regularly, which has translated to more strikes this fall, without sacrificing velocity. At the PBR Midwest Fall Championships, Buss sat 84-86 mph and reached back for 87-88 several times early on, on a fastball that really exploded through the strike zone. Facing a quality lineup, Buss earned plenty of ugly swings and misses on the fastball alone. He has long levers attached to a 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame, and Buss is really only just scraping the surface of his massive potential.
Buss has emerged as the top freshman arm we’ve seen along this winter circuit. At 5-foot-11, 165 pounds, Buss has broad shoulders, a high waist, and long levers that indicate prominent projection as he continues to develop and mature. He works a fluid pace with his shoulders level and closed down the mound, and he reaches the mid-80s with minimal effort from a low ¾ slot, reaching an 86 mph high here. His feel to locate his breaking ball is raw, understandably, but the pitch projects well as it spins at an above-average rate (2,244 rpm on average), with large horizontal action and depth.
Positional Profile: RHP A high-octane arm in Wisconsin's 2024 class.
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Tilt and topple delivery with upbeat tempo. Delivery adds deception, hiding the baseball well.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action from a true 3/4 window. Arm works well out front, accerlerating prior to release.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Two-seam type, heavy arm-side action with late run. Averaged 17.6 inches of horizontal movement, per TrackMan. Easy velo. T2234, 2086 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 11/5 shape. Still fully developing feel to spin. T2295, 2244 average rpm.
CH: Mimics fastball well when synced up; works from a similar slot with running action. T1478, 1403 average rpm.