MLB : “Teams that weigh age heavily won't be interested in Nori, who'll turn 20 three months after the 2024 Draft and is easily the oldest high school player in MLB Pipeline's rankings. There also are evaluators who believe his all-around tools are comparable to Alek Thomas' at the same stage and think he's a better bet to hit than fellow Michigan prepster Caleb Bonemer. His grandfather, Fred Nori, recruited Kyle Schwarber to Indiana as an assistant coach, and his father, Micah, is a longtime NBA assistant coach currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Part of a state Division 1 championship team this spring, Nori has a mature approach at the plate, controlling the strike zone and looking to make consistent contact to all fields. He has a quick, direct left-handed swing and will shorten his stroke with two strikes. While he's strong and shows average power during batting practice, he focuses on producing line drives rather than launching balls during games.
Nori posts top-of-the-scale 60-yard dash times and is a well above-average runner who's aggressive on the bases. A Mississippi State commit, he chases down balls from gap to gap as a no-doubt center fielder and his solid arm strength is another asset. He's physically maxed out and offers no projection, but he has plenty of talent and scouts love his makeup as well.”
Baseball Prospect Journal : “Nori is a 5-foot-10, 190-pound left-handed hitting outfielder known for his offensive skill set and above-average speed. At the plate, Nori uses a short and compact swing to drive the baseball. He’s more of a contact-oriented hitter with a mature approach and a strong understanding of the strike zone. He’s one of the quickest players in the prep class, consistently producing extremely quick 60-yard dash times. He ran a 6.15-second 60-yard dash at last year’s Perfect Game National. The speed allows him to create havoc on the bases. ‘Speed gives you a lot of leeway, so you don’t have to be perfect when stealing bases,” Nori said. The technique for getting the timing down is important, too. Speed definitely gives you room for error. His father, a former college baseball player at Indiana, coached baseball at Miami (OH) before transitioning to basketball coaching and currently serves as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.”
Prospects Live : “Nori is built like a brute, featuring barrel-chested features, large forearms, and a physical lower half. He's very athletic and profiles as one of, if not the best, runner in this prep class, consistently putting up top-of-the-scale run times. He gets out of the box really well and becomes a nightmare for infield defenders as a result. He's got a quiet setup with very little movement in his load, displaying a short, compact swing with plenty of hand speed. He can put the ball in the air and there's solid power potential to his pull side, though his swing is mainly suited for line drives and grounders right now. He's virtually a lock to stay in center field long term with his speed allowing him to cover plenty of ground and instincts. If there's anything to knock Nori on, it's the fact that he's going to turn 20 not long after the draft, making him one of the oldest guys in the class.”
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