Johnny Nelson

CLASS OF 2026

SS
RHP

Johnny
Nelson

Oak Park River Forest (HS) • IL
6-2 • 180LBS • R/R
Travel Team: STRIKES
2026 National

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/23
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/23
11.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/23
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/23
221
Distance (max)
2/12/23
89
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
Run
7.6
60-yard
2/12/23
4.15
30-yd
2/12/23
1.74
10-yd
2/12/23
17.8
Run speed (max)
2/12/23
Defense
77
INF Velo
2/12/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
6/15/23
83 - 86
Velo Range
6/15/23
1764
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23

Changeup

75 - 75
Velo Range
7/06/23
1574
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23

Curveball

68 - 72
Velo Range
7/06/23
2194
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23

Positional Tools

2023
60 Yard Dash
7.60
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
11.0
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Position
7.60
60-yard
77
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
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 %
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

2023
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
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

2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1764
Fastball
Spin Efficiency Avg
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
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 (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

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
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
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

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.74
30 Yard Dash
4.15
60 Yard Dash
7.60
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
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)
2.48
RSi (max)
1.74
RSi (avg)
1,630
Jump Power (max)
27.3
Jump Height (max)
27.2
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
Edge Score
74.72
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Visual Skills
74.72
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

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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