@Jakenels14 
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/24/26
CLASS OF 2028
C
OF
Jake
Nelson
Cherokee (HS) • NJ
5' 10" • 170.6LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: USA Prime NE 16U Stars
5' 10" • 170.6LBSR/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: USA Prime NE 16U Stars
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/24/26
20.6
Rot. Acc (max)
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36
Hard Hit %
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99.3
Exit Velocity (max)
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86.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
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349
Distance (max)
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36
Sweet Spot %
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7.42
60-yd
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3.96
30-yd
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1.76
10-yd
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18.6
Run speed (max)
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INF Velo
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OF Velo
78
C Velo
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1.92 - 2.01
Pop Time
6/24/26
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2028 C Jake Nelson (Cherokee, NJ) possesses a compact, athletic 5-foot-10, 171-pound frame. He has an explosive lower half evidenced by his 27.2 vertical jump. He ran a 7.42 60-yard dash. At the plate, he registered a peak exit velocity of 99.0 mph, showcasing well above average power tool with an average exit velocity of 86.3 mph. He recorded an average bat speed of 70.4 mph, showcasing well above average bat speed. Defensively, he recorded a catcher velocity of 78 mph with pop times ranging from 1.92-2.01, showcasing well above average arm strength.
Athletic Testing
- 60 Yard Dash: (10 yard) 1.76 sec (30 yard) 3.96 sec (60 yard) 7.42 sec
- Peak Jump Height: 27.2 in
- Grip Strength (R/L): 137.7 lbs/ 148.1 lbs
- Vizual Edge Score: 67.23