21.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/13/23
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Caden
Nelson
Lewisburg (HS) • MS
5' 6" • 135.6LBS
L/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Easley Baseball Club - Wright
5' 6" • 135.6LBSL/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Easley Baseball Club - Wright
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/28/23
15.9
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/24
13
Hard Hit %
10/28/23
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
10/28/23
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/13/23
335
Distance (max)
10/28/23
92
Sweet Spot %
1/14/23
6.99
60
10/28/23
3.89
30-yd
7/24/24
1.69
10-yd
7/24/24
19.8
Run speed (max)
1/27/24
83
INF Velo
10/14/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
6/30/22
74 - 76
Velo Range
6/30/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
60 - 62
Velo Range
6/30/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.99
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.71
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.43
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
10.2
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
225
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
335
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
292
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Mid-South Preseason ID
Jan 14, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Easley Baseball Club Scout Day
Jun 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
76.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
220
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Mid-South Preseason ID
Jan 14, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.04
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.99
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.69
10-yd
3.89
30-yd
7.04
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
2.88
RSi (max)
33.5
Jump Height (max)
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.02
30-yd
7.29
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
2.31
RSi (max)
32.5
Jump Height (max)
23.9
Jump Height (avg)
Mid-South Preseason ID
Jan 14, 2023
Swift
7.27
60-yd
16.9
Run speed (max)
2.10
RSi (max)
2.10
RSi (avg)
1,206
Jump Power (max)
30.2
Jump Height (max)
29.8
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
82.05
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
79.48
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
Grip Strgth (LH)
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: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 138-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance with preset load. Hands set slightly above back shoulder. Preset load and stride. Very solid line drive approach to all fields. Consistent bat path is level through the zone. 62.9 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 270' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good glove in the infield. Solid footwork as well. Clean transfers on throws to 1st.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.93 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 137-pounds. Smaller frame, leaner and athletic. Plenty of room for additonal size.
Hit: RHH. Wider, balanced stance with hands set just above back shoulder. Slight preset load Smooth load and stride with level bat path and ability to spray the baseball around the field. Solid hands 64 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-74 mph. Loose, quick arm action.
Defense: Polished look on infield. Works well to the baseball. Solid range and tranfers. Strong accurate arm.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 134-pounds. Slenmder frame, proportional. Can add weight.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, barrel straight to contact. Solid barrel control. Handled the bat to all fields. Really stayed inside the ball with the hands. 64.4 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-83 mph. Shorter arm strike. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Slean, easy actions. Defends at a high level.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 32.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Lean and athletic body, smaller frame. Plenty of room to contine to fill out.
Arm Action: LH
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.99 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Lean and athletic body, smaller frame. Plenty of room to contine to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance with slightly lower hand set. Controlled load and stride. Hands separate well into stride. Level bat path through the zone. Works well with the pitch to all fields. 66.3 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-80 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: Advanced look on the infield. Good footwork and range. Solid glovework with a quick transfer for a good throw to 1st. Arm getting stronger with maturity.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 77.61 Edge Score
Caden Nelson, Lewisburg (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Lean and athletic body, smaller frame. Plenty of room to contine to fill out.
Arm Action: LH
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.99 10 and 30 yard splits.
Caden Nelson, Lewisburg (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Lean and athletic body, smaller frame. Plenty of room to contine to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance with slightly lower hand set. Controlled load and stride. Hands separate well into stride. Level bat path through the zone. Works well with the pitch to all fields. 66.3 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-80 mph. Short, quick arm action
Defense: Advanced look on the infield. Good footwork and range. Solid glovework with a quick transfer for a good throw to 1st. Arm getting stronger with maturity.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 77.61 Edge Score
Body: 5-5, 125-pounds. Athletic and leaner frame, smaller body with room to add mass.
Hits: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stance w/ small leg kick and slight bat tip, compact load. Fair bat speed w/ uphill plane into strong, balanced two handed finish. Balanced and easy stroke, spraying line drives w/ good barrel control.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 MPH. 276' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph.Short, quick arm action from various slots w/ solid arm strength and accurate throws.
Defense: Easy, smooth actions while moving well laterally. Clean footwork and glove presentation w/ good transfers. Chance to defend at high level.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 125-pounds. Athletic and leaner frame, smaller body with room to add mass.
Hits: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stance w/ small leg kick and slight bat tip, compact load. Fair bat speed w/ uphill plane into strong, balanced two handed finish. Balanced and easy stroke, spraying line drives w/ good barrel control.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 MPH. 276' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph.Short, quick arm action from various slots w/ solid arm strength and accurate throws.
Defense: Easy, smooth actions while moving well laterally. Clean footwork and glove presentation w/ good transfers. Chance to defend at high level.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Caden Nelson, Lewisburg, 2026, MS
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-3, 120-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Advanced. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth tight load, then used a controlled stride. Developing bat speed. High good extension on his finish, simple flat swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: , average 75.8 mph.
Defense: (IF) Next level hands, consistent smooth footwork, natural quick exchange. Advanced. Shows out front glove work.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. Quick loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.71 (60-yard).
Caden Nelson: SS/2B, (2026) Lewisburg, MS. 5-foot-2, 95-pound lean projectable build. Advanced in the box, Nelson recorded an exit velocity of 71 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Has a level swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his high finish. He found lots of barrels in his rounds. Line drive approach. Smooth above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 67 mph; showed athletic consistent feet, a quick natural exchange, and next level hands. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot and a quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.43.