Unsigned Senior Spotlight: OF Tommy Nelsen

10.8.17 - 6-foot, 175-pound, athletically built, muscular, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 6.82 laser-timed 60. Right-handed hitter, starts from a balanced, slightly open setup, toe-tap stride, and maintains balance throughout. Compact swing, fast bat, controls the barrel, makes consistent hard contact and the ball jumps off the bat at times. Stays short to the ball and works from gap-to-gap; 83 mph exit velocity. In the outfield, fluid footwork, steady hands, plays through the baseball. Long arm action, throws are accurate with carry and clocked at 89 mph.

2.19.17 - 6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder with a strong, athletic frame. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open setup. Short stride with good balance. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.92. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with athletic actions and average hands. Threw 88 mph from the outfield.

OUTLOOK:

The athletically-built Nelsen possesses an impressive combination of tools that translate on the field; 6.82 60, 89 mph from the outfield and an 87 mph exit velocity. Nelsen plays the game with energy and is a tough out at the plate. The right-handed hitter stays short to the ball and makes a lot of hard contact. Nelsen is one of the top returners for a St. Charles North club that won 30 games last spring.