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Nolan Baird — Baseball Hitting & Pitching Report

Baseball Hitting Report

Nolan Baird

  • Age15 yrs
  • Height6’5”
  • Weight205 lbs
  • Years of Playing11
  • Level of PlayLevel 4 (15-16u)
  • BatsLeft
  • ThrowsLeft
  • GenderMale
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Strengths

Strength 1: Excellent size and leverage with a very stable head and good balance throughout the swing.

Strength 2: Demonstrates strong foundational elements like front leg stability, hip drive, and good extension through contact.

Areas For Improvement

Improvement 1: Bat path is often steep, leading to a ‘choppy’ contact. Focus on getting the barrel on plane earlier to increase time in the hitting zone.

Improvement 2: While separation is functional, he could create more dynamic stretch between the hips and torso to maximize rotational power, especially given his long levers.

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Baseball Pitching Report

Nolan Baird

  • Age15 yrs
  • Height6’5”
  • Weight205 lbs
  • Years of Playing11
  • Level of PlayDeveloping
  • BatsLeft
  • ThrowsLeft
  • GenderMale
Drill Video Recap
AI Analysis Video

Strengths

Prototypical Pitcher’s Frame: At 6’5” and 205 lbs, the pitcher has an exceptional physical frame for his age, providing elite-level leverage and a high ceiling for velocity development.

Fluid Arm Action: The throwing arm moves through a loose, natural, and quick path. The arm action and follow-through are unrestricted, which is a key component for both velocity and arm health.

Areas For Improvement

Postural Integrity and Head Position: The most critical area for improvement is the significant lateral head and trunk tilt (‘head whack’). This disrupts balance, vision, and the efficient transfer of energy, leading to inconsistency and potential velocity loss.

Direction and Linear Force: The combination of a closed stride and a rotational lower half leads to throwing ‘across the body.’ This creates a conflict between generating force and directing it to the plate, impacting both command and efficiency.

Pitching Mechanics Evaluation

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