The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.52
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Esau Nelson, Paynesville (MN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Delivery: Hybrid start to standard leg lift, slight hip coil, lands slightly closed. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, gets up from inverted W, high 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 82-85 mph. T2200, 2103 average rpm. CB: 70-72 mph. T1937, 1857 average rpm. CH: 71-71 mph. T1298, 1235 average rpm.
6/28/23
Esau Nelson, Paynesville (MN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Delivery: Slight hybrid, small rocker step, turns to leg swing up, stiff lower half down the mound Arm Action: RH. Average arm action, down hill shoulders, high back elbow, 3/4 slot FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Varying actions T2188, 2069 average rpm. CB: 66-67 mph. 12/6 tumble break T1748, 1706 average rpm. CH: 70-71 mph. Cut/sink T1310, 1240 average rpm. ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/28/23
Esau Nelson, Paynesville (MN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Hit: RHH. Relaxed shoulder width stance. Step back, leg lift, and hand load. Longer barrel to contact, stays tall in swing. Mid/pull approach, good barrel contact, line drive and fly ball result 61.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 304' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Accuracy on throws Defense: Works direct to the ball, sits back to field. Raw actions with glove ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/21/22
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Strong Frame Body: 6-1, 173-pounds. Defense: Approaches the ball straight on. High chest to field. Catches the ball a little deep. Shows solid athleticism moving side to side. Strong arm. Loose arm. Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Hit: RHH. Tall stance. Quick leg kick load. Bounces in the load some. Gets to a solid launch position. Short to contact. Hard contact to the pull side of the field. Finishes on the front side some. Raw swing. Power: 77.00 mph exit velocity from the tee. Run: 8.52 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Slight hybrid start. Sweeping leg to a big tuck and turn. Quick down the mound. LAnds inline. Raw Arm Action: RH. Shorter over the top. FB: T81.00, 79-80 mph. Heavy, sink CB: 65-68 mph. 11/5 average shape and depth CH: 64-65 mph. Fade, best pitch
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid start to standard leg lift, slight hip coil, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, gets up from inverted W, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. T2200, 2103 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. T1937, 1857 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. T1298, 1235 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Slight hybrid, small rocker step, turns to leg swing up, stiff lower half down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Average arm action, down hill shoulders, high back elbow, 3/4 slot
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Varying actions T2188, 2069 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 12/6 tumble break T1748, 1706 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Cut/sink T1310, 1240 average rpm.
ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed shoulder width stance. Step back, leg lift, and hand load. Longer barrel to contact, stays tall in swing. Mid/pull approach, good barrel contact, line drive and fly ball result 61.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Accuracy on throws
Defense: Works direct to the ball, sits back to field. Raw actions with glove
ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Strong Frame
Delivery: Slight hybrid start. Sweeping leg to a big tuck and turn. Quick down the mound. LAnds inline. RawBody: 6-1, 173-pounds.
Defense: Approaches the ball straight on. High chest to field. Catches the ball a little deep. Shows solid athleticism moving side to side. Strong arm. Loose arm.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance. Quick leg kick load. Bounces in the load some. Gets to a solid launch position. Short to contact. Hard contact to the pull side of the field. Finishes on the front side some. Raw swing.
Power: 77.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.52 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter over the top.
FB: T81.00, 79-80 mph. Heavy, sink
CB: 65-68 mph. 11/5 average shape and depth
CH: 64-65 mph. Fade, best pitch