CLASS OF 2027

Exceptional mover, works in-line with balance. Clean, compact arm on the backside. Real feel for three-pitch mix. 84-86 FB touched 87 with some life out of the hand. 69-71 SL plays with sweeper shape and there is plenty of feel to land it, along with throwing it as a chase-pitch to his gloveside. Showed an upper-70s change, kills spin on it. Younger look to the frame, 5-foot-11 with athleticism present and a chance to blossom further with maturity.

3/18/25

Athletic, 5-foot-10, 160 pounder. Used an up-tempo, efficient delivery that lands square and finishes with balance. Loose, quick arm slings to 3/4 slot with abv avg arm speed. I loved the present feel for the zone & quality shape on three pitches. The 84-86 fastball came out with life and spun in the 2400s with some ride & run, setting the tunnel for a very solid changeup that he killed spun on at 78-80 mph with late fade, and an above average slider that played with sweeper shape at 71-73 with some sharpness. Nelson was one of the better movers at the event with feel for a quality three-pitch mix. There is upside in the infield background & younger look - pick to click candidate.

6/11/24

Jack Nelson, Franklin Community High School (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Lean build on an undersized frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo, simple overall mechanics. Compact, short leg lift with an early weight shift into drive leg. Stride achieves decent distance down the slope. Shoulders work even down the slope with separation. Consistently lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy arm from an over the top slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Straight FB w/ ride & run properties. (++) spin for age. T2371, 2205 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Developed, big gloveside sweep mechanics on an even plane. T2154, 2104 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. Straight fading CH w/ strong armside run properties. T1832, 1679 average rpm.
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60.

6/11/24

Jack Nelson, Franklin Community High School (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Lean build on an undersized frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider stance. Shorter stride with good weight control, works behind the ball. Hands start high, good turn / path. Should mature into some bat strength, flashes PS strength presently.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.6 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Longer, loose arm action from an over the top slot. Can drop slot when necessary.
Defense: Smooth, fundamental footwork with confident hands. Strong ball to hand skills.
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60.

3/03/24

Jack Nelson, Franklin Community High School (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 274' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60.

2/26/23

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 125-pounds. Lean
Delivery: Up-tempo, tilt & topple type delivery. Athletic balance point with a slight inward turn, uphill shoulders, square landing w/ upright, recoil finish.
Arm Action: RH. Fast arm with moderate length coming from an over the top slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Command for the zone. T2202, 2122 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Sharp, slurvey action. T2487, 2382 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. T1866, 1628 average rpm.

2/26/23

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 125-pounds. Lean
Hits: RHH. Tall, athletic stance. Compact upper body load with a controlled forward move. Short, slightly uphill bat path. Line drive approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 MPH. 250' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.Loose, quick arm - advanced for the class
Defense: Feet are advanced for the class, working downhill with fluidity and rhythm. Soft hands, quick transfer.

2/26/23

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