@Kai_Nelson9 
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/08/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Kai
Nelson
Skagit Valley
Bellingham (HS) • WA
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Cascade Baseball Club
Bellingham (HS) • WA
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Cascade Baseball Club
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2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74
Bat Speed (max)
2/08/25
11.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/08/25
11
Hard Hit %
2/08/25
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/08/25
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/08/25
347
Distance (max)
2/08/25
67
Sweet Spot %
2/08/25
-
60-yd
3.94
30-yd
2/08/25
1.65
10-yd
2/08/25
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
2/08/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet setup with balanced lower half and knees internally rotated slightly. Barrel rests on rear shoulder pre-pitch. Slight front shoulder dip with short stride load. Hands work through the zone, extending through contact. Firm front side at contact with slight uphill path. Strong, whippy two-handed finish. 70.9 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. 3/4 slot throws across with higher gloveside follow.
Defense: Sinks deep into lower half in prep step with bounce. Moves well in either direction, showcasing soft hands bringing ball to belt. Quick transfer with smooth hands and release.
ATH: 1.65 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.70 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 69.6 Edge Score