Bradyn
Nelson

+ SO. OF Bradyn Nelson (Oconomowoc, WI) is the top returning bat in the Bobcats lineup being named 2nd Team All-Region as a freshman after batting .361/.421/.765 with 22 extra-base hits and 11 home runs. Standing at a strong 6-foot, 195-pounds with room to continue to add strength, started his day running a 6.64 60-yard dash with a 1.56 10-yard split with game speed. At the plate, the right handed hitter was able to find the barrel throughout BP with feel to drive the ball to both gaps, reaching a max exit velo of 97.3 mph throughout the round. Defensively in the outfield, attacking the baseball with ease and confident actions with arm strength up to 85 mph.

+ FR OF Bradyn Nelson (Oconomowoc, WI) is an exciting new face for the Bobcats this year, finishing his prep career as the No. 108 prospect in the state. The right-handed hitter took an intriguing round of BP, displaying bat-speed and athletic hands that allowed him to create a max EV of 97 mph, also creating well above-average rotational acceleration in the process (T28.4 Gs). Nelson pairs his power with speed, cruising to a 6.73 in the 60, and his athleticism easily translates to the outfield with loose, natural actions and a strong arm (T85 mph).

3B/RHP Bradyn Nelson (Oconomowoc, 2024) is listed at a strong and sturdy 6-foot, 195 pound athlete who ran one of the top 60s at 7.13 seconds showing good burst and quick turnover. He hits from a wider base set with a slight crouch and relaxed hands. Nelson repeats a rhythmic swing with quality mechanics and showed off the ability to impact line drives with a middle pull approach and registered the fourth highest max exit velo of the day at 95.7 mph. Bradyn also showed an infield velocity of 83.0 mph indicating enough arm strength for the left side of the infield. 

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Good proportions, some fill coming.
Delivery: Up tempo, tall and fall delivery, toe slightly closed at landing.
Arm Action: RH. Arm action creates depth on back side, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Fastball plays with sink, ability to manipulate action, flashes cut action and two-seam action. T2710, 2357 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. 10/4 shape, average spin. T2314, 2239 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Straight change with sink, above average action. T2336, 2255 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Good proportions, some fill coming.
Hits: RHH. Wide base set up slight crouch. Back leg gather, gets back to center with controlled move, hands get to loaded position, quick hands, direct path through the ball, impacts line drives through middle and pull side.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 MPH. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph.Full circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, quick first step, clean hands and transfer.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 80.85 Edge Score

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Directional delivery, works toward catcher.
Arm Action: RH. Works with some length, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75.7, 73.0-75.5 mph. Occasional arm side action. T2219, 2157 average rpm.
CB: 63.6-64.8 mph. Showed depth, 11/5 shape. T1847, 1779 average rpm.
CH: 69.8-72.7 mph. Straight chnage. T1961, 1873 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup with relaxed hands.  Connected swing entering deep and staying through. Holds the point of impact with his posture. Middle of the fields with quality path through the zone.
Power: 90.6 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short action. Accurate to the target.
Defense: Quality footwork gathers. Quick exchanges for a first base mitt.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. Low lifted stride.