Grady
Nelson

Frame & Tools: 6-foot-4, 240 pound frame is more athletic than appears. Multi-sport kid with body control. Frame still has some immaturity to it, still produces 104-plus exits and could end up with 60-70 raw power when the body meets full maturation. He has present above average bat speed (75 mph) with easier intent & is a fine runner (7.19) with versatility to fit at 1B or a corner OF spot while holding a run-producers' profile. Summation: Nelson was the most impactful hitter of the entire weekend with special traits in the left-handed box. He is ultra-physical at 6-foot-4, 240 pounds with an average to better run time for the class now. He is just scratching the surface of his huge power potential with exits already reach 104-plus, an event-best for the Underclass portion. The swing is short, accurate, and he can use the entire field with a strong, grounded lower-half in the swing. The ball just comes off the bat different with this prospect & Nelson will be one of the more-coveted sluggers in the country once recruiting opens for this class on August 1st.

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).