Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

SS
RHP

Johnny
Nelson

Oak Park-River Forest (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 177.5LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: STRIKES
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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
77.6
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
14.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
18
Hard Hit %
2/24/24
Power
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/24/24
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
323
Distance (max)
7/24/24
89
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
Run
6.97
60
2/24/24
3.94
30-yd
7/24/24
1.66
10-yd
2/24/24
20.2
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
Defense
87
INF Velo
7/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
6/15/23
83 - 86
Velo Range
6/15/23
1880
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24

Changeup

75 - 78
Velo Range
2/24/24
1662
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24

Curveball

76 - 78
Velo Range
7/11/24
2444
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
6.97
Infield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
13.1
60 Yard Dash
7.60
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
11.0
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Position
6.98
60-yard
87
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Position
6.97
60-yard
86
INF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Position
7.60
60-yard
77
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
91.4
Exit Velocity Avg
83.3
Distance Max
323
Distance Avg
211
Launch Angle Avg
19.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.2
Exit Velocity Avg
76.9
Distance Max
221
Distance Avg
165
Launch Angle Avg
13.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
221
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
21.5
Bat Speed Max
77.6
Bat Speed Avg
72.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
21.0
Bat Speed Max
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
67.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
77.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1880
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2444
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1662
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1764
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2194
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1574
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.9
Velocity (max)
83.2 - 85.0
Velo Range
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,002
Spin Rate (max)
1,880
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,523
Spin Rate (max)
2,444
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.0
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 77.9
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,721
Spin Rate (max)
1,662
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.8
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 81.7
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,888
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.1
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 69.6
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,283
Spin Rate (max)
2,194
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.6
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 71.0
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,617
Spin Rate (max)
1,574
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2024
2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.5
Rock Summer Championship 16U
Jul 11, 2024
Pitching
85
Max FB
82 - 85
FB
76 - 78
CB
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Pitching
86
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
71 - 72
CB
75 - 78
CH
15U National Championship
Jul 6, 2023
Pitching
85
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
68 - 72
CB
75 - 75
CH
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Pitching
83
Max FB
78 - 82
FB
67 - 70
CB
68 - 71
CH
15U National Championship
Jul 7, 2022
Pitching
80
Max FB
77 - 80
FB
64 - 69
CB

Game Performance

2024
10 Yard Dash
1.66
30 Yard Dash
3.94
60 Yard Dash
6.97
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.75
10-yd
3.94
30-yd
6.98
60-yd
20.2
Run speed (max)
1.09
RSi (max)
30.9
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Swift
1.66
10-yd
6.97
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
31.3
Jump Height (max)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.60
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
1.74
RSi (max)
1.74
RSi (avg)
1,630
Jump Power (max)
27.3
Jump Height (max)
27.2
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
Edge Score
70.57
Edge Score
74.72

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

8/12/24

2024 Future Games: Johnny Nelson (Oak Park-River Forest) was another member of Team Illinois that had a strong showing during the event’s workout portion. A lean and athletic 6-foot, 177-pounds, Nelson started the event by running a 6.98 60, while also reaching a max vertical of 30.9”. During batting practice, he showed some of the quicker hands on average for the event at 23.3 mph (T24.8), which allowed for added bat speed from the right side, with a max of 77.6 mph. A primary third baseman defensively, he showed a strong arm on the infield where his top bullet registered at 87 mph. Nelson would get time in the outfield as well during gameplay where he showed comfortable actions and athleticism.

7/17/24
An athletic, 6-foot-2, 180-pound athletic frame, Nelson showed well on the mound and with the bat. On the mound, the righty came in for relief with a quick, snappy arm. The fastball was sitting 82-85 mph and the curveball was sitting 76-78 mph. He showed command and feel for both pitches, generating outs and limiting damage. With the bat, he found a barrel in his last at-bat lining a double into the left-center gap. He stays compact with quick and strong hands that drive the baseball. Nelson also showed well with the glove at the start of the game making plays with ease and showing quick hands and a strong arm from different slots.
2/24/24

INF Johnny Nelson (Oak Park-River Forest, 2026) is an upside prospect to know in the state. Currently ranked No. 23 in Illinois, the right-handed hitter flashed some power potential throughout his round with an uphill path and loose stroke, reaching up to 91.4 mph for his EV. Impressive athlete, recording a 6.97 in the 60 with a 31.2” max vertical.

6/17/23

Athletic frame at 6-foot-2 180-pounds. Impressed on the mound during his complete-game performance on Saturday morning. Started out the game sitting in the low-80’s but gained velocity as the game went on, sitting 83-86 mph and T87 in the fifth inning. Mixed in a sharp breaking-ball in the low-70s to keep hitters off balance. Finished the game with 11Ks.

2/12/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic, evenly proportioned, room to add on.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, short stride.  Slight hand load, flat path, handsy swing through impact, line-drive approach.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 221’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short and loose arm action that operates from a high 3/4 slot. Throws flashed carry across the infield.
Defense: Smooth footwork. Dependable glove with soft hands, fluid actions, clean exchange,
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg lift, drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 78-82 mph. Some carry, plays in the top half of the zone T1888, 1764 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Flashed feel for the zone, tight 12/6 movement. T2283, 2194 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Similar shape to the fastball, throws with intent. T1617, 1574 average rpm.

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
177.5
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
FG Workout WI/IL/IN
Jul 23, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
177.5
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 7"
Ht
173.3
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)