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Under The Radar, High Ceiling: RHP Jasper Nelson

December 4, 2019
Brett Harrison
Nevada Scouting Director

Jasper Nelson, '20, is a high ceiling arm that was up to 89 mph at the recent Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase, a significant improvement from the 85 mph he threw at the Southern Nevada Scout Day held earlier this year in June. His loose, quick arm action paired a fastball that jumped out his hand, Nelson projects to add more velocity as he continues to develop strength to fill out his 6-foot-2 frame. This hidden gem may have been overlooked on a loaded Palo Verde roster including five Division 1 signees including: Jaden Agassi (USC), Josiah Cromwick (Oregon), Paulshawn Pasqualotto (Cal), Paul Myro (Oregon State) and Noah Carabajal (Long Beach) as well as '22 Mason Neville (Arizona Commit). The positive progression in his velocity and feel for his secondary pitches has the PBR staff following him closely as he heads into his senior year. 

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Jasper Nelson

Class of 2020 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: RHP
  • High School: Palo Verde
    State: NV
  • Summer Team: Southern Nevada
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
89
Max FB
(11/10/19)
87 - 89
FB
(11/10/19)
71 - 73
CB
(11/10/19)
77 - 79
CH
(11/10/19)
Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
87 - 89
CB
71 - 73
CH
77 - 79
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Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
83 - 85
CB
66 - 68
CH
71 - 72
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Position
7.49
60-yard
(06/11/19)
Position
60-yard
7.49
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Scouting Report

11/10/19
6-foot-2, 195-pound frame. Lean, athletic build, long limbs, room to add strength and size. Nelson is a high ceiling prospect who threw an excellent bullpen, showing above average feel with each of his three pitches. Starts on the far-left side of the rubber, narrow, hybrid set up. Quick, repeated delivery, some effort, tall-tilt type, high peaking leg kick, on-line stride, square landing, athletic finish. Long, loose arm action, ¾ arm slot. Works quickly. Uses a three pitch mix: FB, CB, CH. Fastball, sat 87-89 mph, above average life, jumps out of his hand, arm side run, lives in the zone. Curveball, 71-73 mph, 11/5 shape, sharp action, occasional back up action, located down in the zone. Changeup, 77-79 mph, circle change grip, slightly slows body, arm side fade and sink, locates well, above average feel. 

Videos

(11/10/19)

Player News

Tweet by Prep Baseball Report President, Sean Duncan.

Nelson proved to be one of the best remaining arms in the 2020 class in Nevada at his impressive performance at the Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase, where he was tweeted out by PBR President Sean Duncan. He will be an exciting following this year as he seemed to have more in the tank and looks to continue his trend of positive progression throughout his senior campaign. Under the radar, high ceiling prospect to keep on your radar.