Prep Baseball Report
Nelson Barthel
Nelson Barthel
Nelson Barthel
Nelson Barthel
Nelson Barthel
Nelson Barthel
Nelson Barthel
Nelson Barthel

CLASS OF 2026

C
OF

Nelson
Barthel

Jones College
Northwest Rankin (HS) • MS
5' 10" • 210LBS
L/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: East coast Sox national 17U
2026 National

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Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/01/26
78.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/01/26
18.5
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/24
92
Hard Hit %
2/01/26
Power
108
Exit Velocity (max)
2/01/26
98.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/01/26
413
Distance (max)
2/01/26
70
Sweet Spot %
5/29/24
Run
7.02
60-yd
2/01/26
3.89
30-yd
2/01/26
1.67
10-yd
2/01/26
19.6
Run speed (max)
2/01/26
Defense
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
9/23/23
81
C Velo
1/26/25
1.85 - 1.97
Pop Time
2/01/26
Pitching

Fastball

88
Velocity (max)
10/06/23
81 - 84
Velo Range
10/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Changeup

74 - 78
Velo Range
10/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

70 - 72
Velo Range
10/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)

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2/01/26
Nelson Barthel, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026 Jones College
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 210-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Hands start higher., Slightly open stance., "Loose, athletic setup that allows hands to work freely." Adjustable path that handles pitch movement well., Works to all fields., Present strength at the plate. 74.9 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 108 max exit velocity, averaged 98.8 mph. 413' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Short arm action., Accurate arm with consistent carry on throws., Quick release with clean arm action.
Defense: 1.85-1.97 pop times. Consistent footwork supports reliable fielding., Plays with good body control.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.50 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 65.92 Edge Score
10/12/24
Nelson Barthel, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 207-pounds. Proportional, athletic. Present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, relaxed. Stays inside the ball well, middle of the field BP round. Present power at the plate from the left side. 68.9 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 350' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. Shorter, quick arm. Present strength.
Defense: 1.91-2.05 pop times. Clean and smooth on all transfers.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 64.8 Edge Score
5/29/24
Nelson Barthel, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Strong, durable build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open stance with high hands. Controlled, easy load and stride. Hands fall into slot well. Good level bat path through the zone with a solid pull side approach. 65.4 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. OF-86 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 1.94-2.06 pop times. Solid setup behind the plate. Good feet and direction on throws to 2nd. Gets the ball out quickly for a strong throw. Good body positioning on blocks and bunt coverages. Good look in the outfield as well. Fields out front well with a clean transfer on throws home.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60.
1/27/24
Nelson Barthel, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 191-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance with hands set slightly inside back shoulder Easy load and stride. Slight knee lift. Attacks the ball out front well with an aggressive up the middle to pull side appraoch. 63.2 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 2.06-2.19 pop times. Solid setup behind the plate. Good direction on throws to second. Gets the ball out quickly. Good body positioning on blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
9/23/23
Nelson Barthel, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 191-pounds. Solid build
Hit: LHH. Conventional, slighlty open stance. Balanced with normal hand set. Easy, controlled load and stride. Level bat path with quick hands. Works with the pitch for an all fields line drive approach. Big time upside as a hitter! 63.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-89 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: 1.97-2.06 pop times. OF: Developing footwork in outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields out front to glove side with strong accurate arm. Catcher: Strong set up with advanced footwork on throws to 2nd. Very good direction on throws. Advanced body positioning and fundamental approach to blocks and bunts. Solid next level upside.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.84 in the 10 yard split. 24.10 max vertical.
9/23/23
Nelson Barthel, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 191-pounds. Solid build
Hit: LHH. Conventional, slighlty open stance. Balanced with normal hand set. Easy, controlled load and stride. Level bat path with quick hands. Works with the pitch for an all fields line drive approach. Big time upside as a hitter! 63.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-89 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: 1.97-2.06 pop times. OF: Developing footwork in outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields out front to glove side with strong accurate arm. Catcher: Strong set up with advanced footwork on throws to 2nd. Very good direction on throws. Advanced body positioning and fundamental approach to blocks and bunts. Solid next level upside.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.84 in the 10 yard split. 24.10 max vertical.
9/23/23
Nelson Barthel, Northwest Rankin (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 191-pounds. Solid build
Hit: LHH. Conventional, slighlty open stance. Balanced with normal hand set. Easy, controlled load and stride. Level bat path with quick hands. Works with the pitch for an all fields line drive approach. Big time upside as a hitter! 63.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-89 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: 1.97-2.06 pop times. OF: Developing footwork in outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields out front to glove side with strong accurate arm. Catcher: Strong set up with advanced footwork on throws to 2nd. Very good direction on throws. Advanced body positioning and fundamental approach to blocks and bunts. Solid next level upside.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.84 in the 10 yard split. 24.10 max vertical.

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