Nolan Girard

Went 1-0 with a 3.12 ERA (3 ER/8.2 IP) in his first collegiate season.
Made his collegiate and Illini debut in the first game of Illinois' doubleheader vs. Valparaiso on March 15.
Recorded his first-career win on March 28 in the second game of the Illini's doubleheader at Michigan State.
Earned his first-career strikeout in the second game of the Illini's doubleheader vs. Maryland on April 5.
Worked a career-high 2.0 innings in the second game of Illinois' doubleheader vs. Maryland on April 5.

Three-year letterwinner at Glenbrook North High School.
Played for head coach Dominic Savino.
Helped the Spartans to an IHSA Class 4A Sectional appearance in 2024.
Ranked as the No. 17 left hander in Illinois by Perfect Game and the No. 13 left hander in the state by Prep Baseball Report.

Born on Aug. 13, 2006.
Son of Melissa and Landon Girard.
Has one brother, Grayson, and one sister, Zoey.
Chose Illinois because, "Illinois is a great school academically and the coaching staff and players were all very welcoming to me. It was always my dream to play baseball for the University of Illinois."
Was also recruited by Michigan and St. Louis.
Intends on majoring in business.