Commitment Spotlight: '19 Wyatt Nelson, RHP/OF, Hopkins
January 14, 2019
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Wyatt Nelson
Class of 2019 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: HopkinsState: MN
- Summer Team: Hopkins Flyers Legion - 19U
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Height: 6-1Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Videos
(7/10/18)
Pitching (7/10/18)
PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?
Nelson: On my visit I really enjoyed everything there was about the University. It was close to home, medium size, coaching staff, variety of majors offered, opportunity to be a two-way, great facilities, and a chance to compete for a spot freshman year.
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Nelson: SDSU, UW-Milwaukee, Iowa, Minnesota, UN-Illinois, Penn state.
PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?
Nelson: I first talked to coach Oakes the beginning of my junior year, from there he tried to make as many games as possible. He saw me pitch for the first time at the Delano 4th of July tournament.
PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?
Nelson: Yes, it is nice to know where you are going and really lets you focus on your goals for senior year.
PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
Nelson: The coaching staff at NDSU, they really put effort into recruiting me and believe they can develop me into a great ball player and person.
PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
Nelson: My parents, Jay and Kathie Nelson, the number of hours spent coaching, driving, meal making, etc, really is a privilege and I consider myself so lucky to have them as parents.
PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
Nelson: I really enjoyed the recruiting process, it was great to meet all kinds of different and interesting people involved in the process. Getting to visit the different schools and states was a lot of fun. Players should try to enjoy it more instead of letting it be stressful.
PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
Nelson: Like all incoming freshman, I look to compete for a starting spot as soon as possible. Whatever I can do to make an impact for the team right away.
PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
Nelson: Playing 10-15 AAA with my best friends and winning a few Gopher state and MBT Tournaments.
PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
Nelson: I do not have anyone specific but probably some of the guys we played down in Jupiter. Almost everyone there was low 90s Upper 80s. A player I have not competed against but have played with is Luke Polyak, true gamer.
Scouting Report
7/10/18 - 6-foot-1, 175-pound, right-handed hitting two way player. Profiles best on the mound, delivery lifts clean to balance point, gets to landing with weight on heels, lands square. Arm action is long and over the top, quick arm. Fastball sat 86-88 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 74-77 mph. 6.87 runner in the 60. Hits from a balanced stance with quick leg kick trigger. Path works uphill, some length. 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is long, topped at 88 mph from the outfield.
6/19/18- 6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed pitcher. Quick twitch actions on mound with athleticism. #15 ranked player in MN 2019 class. Rocker step into shorter balance point, long almost pie arm action, medium release point out front. Fastball was 85-87 with various late run/sink and cut action. Flashes above avg. breaking ball with tight spin, late depth, and 11/5 shape. Changeup is thrown downhill with heavy sink in bottom of zone.
3/18/18- 6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #22 ranked player in MN 2019 class. One of top all-around performers at event. On mound; uptempo delivery, athleticism with body control, long continuous arm action, high ¾ release point and works downhill to plate. Fastball was 86-87 mph with heavy action at bottom of zone. Sharp late break on 11/5 curveball. Avg. feel for firm changeup with inconsistent action. 6.62 runner. Tall stance, hitchy hand load with leg kick trigger, looks to elevate baseball, has pop in bat, some rawness to swing that should smooth out and develop with reps and instruction, 91 mph exit velocity. Solid athlete in field, long arm action, sure hands, has carry on throws, avg. accuracy to target, 89 mph arm strength from outfield.
7/5/17- 6-foot-1, 178-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Overall projectable player. On mound; quicker tempo, shoulders work east to west, high ¾ slinger arm action. Fastball was 82-83 mph with arm-side run and sink. Loose spin on 12/4 breaking ball for strikes. Above avg. run and sink on changeup thrown at 71-73 mph. 6.72 runner. Tall stance, linear actions in box, aggressive swinger, has different sound off bat, flashes sneaky power to pull side of field, line drive approach, 82 mph exit velocity. Solid athlete in field with raw footwork, has above avg. arm, shows carry and accuracy to bag, 86 mph arm from outfield.