Braylen
Nystrom

OF/RHP Braylen Nystrom (Stevens Point Area, 2024) showed off some intriguing two-way potential during Saturday’s event. To start his workout, Nystrom recorded a 6.99 time in the 60-yard dash and followed it up with a quality overall ‘pen. Out of the stretch only, the righty works downhill well, and pairs it with a loose arm the created fastball highs of 82.8 mph. He also spun in a quality 12/6 breaking ball with sharp break that he was able to locate in the zone. Offensively, Nystrom utilizes a direct swing to hit line drives to all fields and created exit velocities up to 93.2 mph. 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 194-pounds. Strong sturdy frame with more fill coming.
Delivery: Stretch only, tall and fall delivery, works downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Run through the zone, sinking action. T2294, 2192 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 12/6 action, quick break, locates down in the zone. T2215, 2130 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 194-pounds. Strong sturdy frame with more fill coming.
Hits: RHH. Stock set up, wider base with slight crouch. Leg lift pick up, turns in center, delivers barrel with short direct path, line drives to all fields.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 MPH. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. High 3/4, quick arm, carry.
Defense: Two-hand gather into crow hop.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 68.11 Edge Score

Nystrom is an intriguing 6-foot, 175-pound two-way player from SPASH with a strength/speed toolset. The incoming junior ran a 7.22 in the 60-yard dash and then took a right-handed round of BP that showcased the bat and hand speed he can create in the box that he leverages into above-average exit speeds (91.3 mph max). Nystrom went on to reach an 82 mph high from the outfield and it translated onto the mound on a projectable fastball that reached a 79.1 mph high, spinning at an average of 2,321 rpm. The curve also projects, spinning at a 2,306 rpm average here, so he’ll be a name to check back in on the rest of this year and again next spring at SPASH.

Positional ProfileOF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds. Wiry,
Delivery: Medium Tempo, online medium height leg tuck, slightly cross fire land, some head duck through release with mostly balanced finish
Arm Action: RH. medium slightly offline arc, gets arm up on time, quickness to arm from High 3 quarters slot
FB: T79.1, 75-79 mph. Projects on its own; quality spin traits. Four-seamer with carry. T2386, 2301 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 12/6 shape that flashed late action; depth and projects as he increases arm strength. T2361, 2306 average rpm.
CUT: 73-75 mph. Short vertical action; throws it aggressively.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds. Wiry,
Hits: RHH. slightly open, picks up puts down, higher hands, hand trigger works down with slight arm bar quick direct, works through balls sprays to all fields with flat finish
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86 MPH. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Low 3 quarters slot,
Defense: Athletic crow hop
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 75.16 Edge Score