Sutton
Nelson

Midwest Super Sophomore Games: RHP/INF Sutton Nelson (Waupun, 2029): Twitchy and athletic 5-foot-11, 155-pound frame. On the mound, Nelson struck out four batters across two innings of work in wet weather conditions, utilizing a three-pitch mix. The fastball worked at 86-89 mph, averaging 2,300 RPM. To pair, he utilized a breaking ball at 71-75 mph and 2,500+ RPM with feel for the zone, and a changeup at 71-74 mph averaging 16.3” of horizontal movement. Quick, wiry arm on the mound with feel for the zone. Athletic mover in the infield with smooth footwork and feel for the pocket. The arm plays well from multiple angles and plays with life across the infield. At the plate, Nelson is a simple mover with a line-drive approach, achieving a peak exit velocity of 95 mph during the workout portion of the event.

Sutton Nelson, Waupun (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Wiry and athletic, projectable.
Delivery: Ultra-athletic and clean, simple with a high front side, tall/fall, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm, medium arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 84-84 mph. Clean and firm out of the hand. Plays with ride through the zone, showing control. T2348, 2303 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Sharp, late diving action, pounding below the zone. Shapes as a depth sweeper. High feel for spin. Future out pitch. T2569, 2496 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Falls off the fastball with arm-side fade. T1758, 1645 average rpm.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.

Sutton Nelson, Waupun (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Wiry and athletic, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up, controlled crash to launch position. Super quick hands, whippy barrel out front with leverage, ball jumps off the bat when barrelled. 68.7 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Clean, short, half-circle AA, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Pre-set hop, works athletically around the ball, two-hand gather, range to both sides. Strong glove hand.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 81.12 Edge Score

MIF/RHP Sutton Nelson (Waupun, 2029): Measuring in with a wiry, projectable 5-foot-11, 155-pound frame, continues to establish himself as one of the top two-way talents in the freshman class. Operating from the right side, the right-handed hitter features a stock setup into a swing that is short, fast, and direct to the zone, creating leverage out front with a whippy barrel. He generated a max EV of 87 mph and an average EV of 80.3 mph, paired with 68.5 mph of bat speed and 19.0 g of rotational acceleration. 7.23 runner, and throws across the infield were measured at 84 mph. On the mound, the right-hander uses an ultra-athletic, clean delivery from a high 3/4 slot to produce arm strength that is well beyond his years. Tying for the 2029 class lead in peak velocity, his fastball sat 84 mph (2,303 rpm) with 13.8 inches of average induced vertical break, while his slider played at 66-68 mph (2,496 rpm) with -16.4 inches of horizontal movement. He rounded out his arsenal with a changeup arriving at 70-71 mph (1,645 rpm) with 9.6 inches of horizontal movement.

Junior Future Games 2025: Projectable 5-foot-10, 149-pound frame, Nelson impressed on the mound, showcasing a fastball with run that consistently missed barrels in the second game against Team Pennsylvania, going two innings, only allowing one hit.