@ganelson40 23.1
Hand Speed (max)
3/02/25
CLASS OF 2027
OF
1B
Grady
Nelson
Warsaw Community High School (HS) • IN
6' 4" • 240LBS
L/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls Black
6' 4" • 240LBS
L/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls Black
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
78.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/03/24
16.7
Rot. Acc (max)
3/02/25
88
Hard Hit %
8/02/24
104.6
Exit Velocity (max)
3/02/25
95.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/02/24
362
Distance (max)
7/25/23
80
Sweet Spot %
2/20/23
7.16
60-yd
3/03/24
4.11
30-yd
3/02/25
1.76
10-yd
6/06/23
19.9
Run speed (max)
3/02/25
82
INF Velo
8/02/24
78
OF Velo
6/04/24
64
C Velo
6/07/22
2.19 - 2.31
Pop Time
6/07/22
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
5/13/23
75 - 78
Velo Range
5/13/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
66 - 67
Velo Range
5/13/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
14.1
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.94
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
104.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.735
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
361
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.4966
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
362
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
235
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.2831
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
104.6
Exit Velocity (max)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
275
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Midwest Super Sophomore Games (Indiana Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
99.8
Exit Velocity (max)
95.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
100.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
273
Distance (avg)
361
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
JFG Workout NJ/IA/MN/NE/IN
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
263
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
263
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
74.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Midwest Super Sophomore Games (Indiana Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
78.7
Bat Speed (max)
74.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
JFG Workout NJ/IA/MN/NE/IN
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.16
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.31
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
7.69
60-yd
16.0
Run speed (max)
1.32
RSI (max)
1.32
RSI (avg)
1,785
Jump Power (max)
23.2
Jump Height (max)
23.2
Jump Height (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.9
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.11
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.19
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2025
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
70.6
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
60.06
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State: Fab Five - Mar 5, 2025
- 2025 Spring Preview: Sophomores Returning - Feb 5, 2025
- Max Clark Holiday Slugfest : Scout Notes - Dec 23, 2024
- Midwest Super Sophomore Games : Team Indiana Takeaways - Aug 6, 2024
- Indiana Bulls Scout Day - Quick Hits - Jul 8, 2024
- Preseason All-State Underclass : '27 Position Players Notebook - Mar 13, 2024
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Despite being one of the youngest of the morning group - I thought Nelson showed as the best bat of this event. The 6-foot-4, 230 pound 1B/OF hit multiple pull-side homers during his batting practice round, reaching a peak exit velocity of 100.7 mph, with an easy-effort, left-handed stroke. Nelson hits from a wide, balanced base and is able to generate loud barrels with strength in a loose-wristed stroke with impactful flick. Oftentimes, young power hitters have a tendency to spin for pull-side contact, but Nelson's swing works more to the middle of the field, and he shows the ability to leverage the ball out front to produce back-spin contact to the pull-side. Despite the large, physical frame - Nelson turned in a solid run time for the age, a 7.20 60.
One of the most exciting freshman prospects in Indiana, Nelson is a national-level name to know with superstar potential. Holding a run-producer's profile, standing at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, Nelson creates easy bat speed with special bat strength in a simple, left-handed stroke. The swing is repeatable and his lower half works efficiently to allow for high exit velocities (96.2 mph) with low effort, a trait of a future-power bat. Nelson is not just a power bat, his swing works to the inside part of the ball and his barrel accuracy also stands out, and he also moves extremely well (7.16 60) for having such a physical frame. Nelson will be a high level prospect when recruiters shift their focus to 2027 grads, and his frame + bat strength + athleticism is a special combination.
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Projectable
Hits: LHH. Tall stance w/ bat laid back on the shoulder. Shifts weight into the back leg with simple load, lifts the bat off the shoulder to trigger. Small stride. Short, upward swing. Intriguing upside.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 MPH. 313' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-75 mph. Longer arm action from H 3/4 slot.
Defense: In-control footwork, Sure hands, lengthy exchange.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Projectable
Hits: LHH. Tall stance w/ bat laid back on the shoulder. Shifts weight into the back leg with simple load, lifts the bat off the shoulder to trigger. Small stride. Short, upward swing. Intriguing upside.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 MPH. 313' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-75 mph. Longer arm action from H 3/4 slot.
Defense: In-control footwork, Sure hands, lengthy exchange.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.
Grady Nelson, Warsaw Community, 2027, IN
Position: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Began in a tall open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Flashed bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Defense: (C) 2.19-2.31 pop times. Quick footwork, quick exchange. Capable. Staggered setup.
Arm: 64 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.94 (60-yard).