Prep Baseball Report

Unsigned Senior Spotlight: OF Tommy Nelsen


By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director

As we get closer to the final spring season for 2018 prospects we take a look at unsigned seniors throughout the state that are still on the market. 

Today we take a look at:

Tommy Nelsen

Class of 2018 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: St. Charles North
    State: IL
  • Summer Team: Top Tier
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.82
60-yard
89
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

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. 


 

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