22.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/09/21
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SS/OF, (2023) Shaker Heights, OH. 6-foot-1, 195-pound athletic solid frame. Solid in the box, James recorded an exit velocity of 90 mph. (70.8 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was present, had a simple level swing plane and high finish. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 86 mph. Athletic solid while in the infield, made throws up to 84 mph; shows sure consistent hands, athletic fluid feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.28 at the event.
Nolan James: OF/3B, (2023) Shaker Heights, OH. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. Athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 91 mph. (67.30 mph bat speed average). (21.95 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a small leg kick. Has an uphill loose swing plane and above average bat speed. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 82 mph; has soft consistent hands, a natural clean exchange, and athletic feet. Athletic in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 86 mph; has athletic rhythmic feet, soft hands, and a natural fluid exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had decent accuracy to the base with a long arm action. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.36.