Nelson
Raciti

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 133 in Wisconsin. Working out of a methodical operation on the mound, Raciti utilized a four pitch mix with feel to spin throughout, with the fastball working in the low-80s and topping out at 83.5 mph with a low-80s sinker to pair. The slider worked in the mid-70s and averaged 2,737 rpm with a mid-to-high-70s cutter to pair, averaging 2,657 rpm. With feel to spin and strikes throughout, Raciti showed why he’s one of the top uncommitted right handed arms still on the market.

Nelson Raciti, Brookfield East (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-10, 176-pounds. Athletic, well proportioned.
Delivery: Medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive, works in-line, shoulders work downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, whippy arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. 4S: Natural running action arm-side. SINK: negative IVB at times, true sinker traits. T2195, 1986 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Sweeper shape, high-spin, wipeout potential. T2966, 2876 average rpm.
CUT: 77-80 mph. Short bullet shape.

Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.

RHP Nelson Raciti (Brookfield East, 2027): Standing at 5-foot-10 and 176 pounds, Raciti presents a sturdy, projectable frame on the mound. The right-hander utilizes a medium leg-lift into his balance point, working downhill through a drop-and-drive delivery that stays well in-line toward the plate. He operates from a three-quarter slot with a quick, whippy arm action, generating natural arm-side run and sinker traits on his primary pitch. His fastball sat 83-84 mph (1,986 rpm) with 7.3 inches of average induced vertical break, while his slider played at 73-74 mph (2,876 rpm) with 17.5 inches of horizontal movement. Featuring a sweeper shape and clear wipeout potential, his slider explicitly led the entire event in average spin rate. Rounding out his three-pitch mix, he also flashed a 77-80 mph cutter that displayed a short, bullet shape through the zone. Consistently repeating his mechanics, he demonstrates a distinct feel to land his pitches in spots and execute throughout the zone.

Raciti would show an intriguing two-pitch mix during his Sunday bracket play start. Worked off an 80-82 mph fastball along with a 70-72 mph slider with gradual break and spin rates north of 2800 rpm. Athletic 5-foot-9, 178-pound frame. Name to follow in Wisconsin’s 2027 class.

Nelson Raciti, Brookfield East (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 178-pounds. Athletic with strength, projectable.
Delivery: Rides back side down the mound, lands in-line, heavy leg swing.
Arm Action: RH. Side arm action with some whip.
FB: T80, 80-80 mph. Heavy sinking action, keeps arm side. T1956, 1956 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Strong sweeping action. T2737, 2681 average rpm.
CUT: 72-73 mph. Strong horizontal movement.
ATH: 20.30 max vertical.

+ RHP Nelson Raciti (Brookfield East, 2027) showed some feel on the mound in his bullpen session. Raciti was up to 82 mph with heavy sink and feel for a sweeping slider with late bite. Raciti showed feel to work both sides of the plate and should serve him well in game this spring and summer as we monitor his performance.

Nelson Raciti, Brookfield East (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Proportional build, strong lower half.
Delivery: Stays low in delivery, drop and drive lower half, easy down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 slot, compact action.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Heavy sinking action. T2137, 1940 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Late break with feel. T2703, 2596 average rpm.

Nelson Raciti, Brookfield (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic build, good proportions, room to add.
Delivery: Stretch only, drops into back leg and drives down the mound with a low release height, works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm actions, 3Q release.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Plays with slight arm-side run, some carry at the top of the zone. T2158, 1970 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Thrown with intent, sharp 10/4 action with above-average spin. T2605, 2505 average rpm.
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60. 25.30 max vertical.

Hit: RHH. Narrower set up, open set up, starts back of center, early toe down, lands with weight slightly back of center. Hands rock back into an uphill path, looks to use the whole field. 62.4 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 246' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, flashed accuracy across the diamond.
Defense: Stays low to the ground, has some bounce to actions, gets momentum going to first base fielding through the ball.