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CLASS OF 2024

RHP

Nolan
Buss

Kansas State
Arrowhead (HS) • WI
6' 0" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
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2022
Infield Velocity
80.0

Hitting

Hitting

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
91.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2209
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
86.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1852
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
79.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1892
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
91.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
89.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1913
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
21.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
82.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1898
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
78.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1808
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2086
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2244
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
78.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1404
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
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+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Eastern Wisconsin Open
Aug 21, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
90.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
82.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
91.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
86.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
90.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
82.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.5
2024 WIAA Season
Mar 26, 2024
Pitching
91
Max FB
89 - 91
FB
82 - 83
CH
79 - 83
SL
The Rock Fall Championships
Sep 22, 2023
Pitching
92
Max FB
88 - 91
FB
77 - 79
SL
Eastern Wisconsin Open
Aug 21, 2023
Pitching
93
Max FB
91 - 92
FB
86 - 87
CH
79 - 80
SL
17U National Championship
Jul 19, 2023
Pitching
91
Max FB
87 - 89
FB
80 - 82
SL
Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member)
Jun 21, 2023
Pitching
92
Max FB
89 - 91
FB
79 - 82
CH
WIAA Season
May 22, 2023
Pitching
93
Max FB
90 - 93
FB
The Rock Summer Championships
Jul 14, 2022
Pitching
89
Max FB
86 - 89
FB
76 - 78
SL
South Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 6, 2022
Pitching
91
Max FB
90 - 91
FB
81 - 83
CH
76 - 78
SL
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 86
FB
70 - 71
CB

Game Performance

2022
Vertical Jump
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
1,714
Jump Power (max)
27.9
Jump Height (max)
27.0
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
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

Comments

6/24/24
Kansas State commit. Buss has been a constant performer in one of the toughest conferences in the WIAA. Leading a potent Arrowhead staff throughout the year which was one of the top teams in the state and a perennial contender within the WIAA, Buss performed like a true ace. Across 52.1 innings in his final prep year Buss went 8-0 with one save while striking out 73 batters and only allowing eight earned runs on the year. Buss helped the team to a state tournament berth where they would come up short in the quarterfinals. Buss has been one of the more consistent and impressive performers in the WIAA over the last two years and will look to continue his career in the Big 12 at Kansas State next fall, reuniting with his brother.
9/23/23

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.

8/21/23

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.

8/21/23

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.

3/06/22

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.

3/06/22

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.

9/22/21

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.

3/07/21

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.

3/07/21

 

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.

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