Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2029

OF
LHP

Neilan
Bruce

Hopkins County Central (HS) • KY
5' 9" • 167.3LBS
L/L • 15yr 1mo
Travel Team: Evansville Razorbacks Gross
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Best of Snapshot
Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
VALD
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
10/05/25
77.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/05/25
14.8
Rot. Acc (max)
10/05/25
18
Hard Hit %
10/05/25
Power
94.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/05/25
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/05/25
347
Distance (max)
10/05/25
58
Sweet Spot %
6/24/25
Run
7.04
60-yd
6/24/25
3.92
30-yd
10/05/25
1.70
10-yd
10/05/25
19.1
Run speed (max)
10/05/25
Defense
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
10/05/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

83
Velocity (max)
10/05/25
80.5 - 82.1
Velo Range
10/05/25
2280
Spin Rate (avg)
10/05/25

Changeup

72 - 74
Velo Range
10/05/25
1937
Spin Rate (avg)
10/05/25

Curveball

72.7 - 74.2
Velo Range
10/05/25
2698
Spin Rate (avg)
10/05/25

Slider

71.9 - 74.3
Velo Range
10/05/25
2679
Spin Rate (avg)
10/05/25

Positional Tools

2025
60 Yard Dash
7.04
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
13.5

Hitting

2025
Exit Velocity Max
94.9
Exit Velocity Avg
83.8
Distance Max
347
Distance Avg
178
Launch Angle Avg
17.4277
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Razorbacks Scout Day
Oct 5, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Western Kentucky Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
Hand Speed Max
26.1
Hand Speed Avg
22.2
Bat Speed Max
77.2
Bat Speed Avg
72.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Razorbacks Scout Day
Oct 5, 2025
Blast - Hitting
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
77.2
Bat Speed (max)
72.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2258
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2637
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1912
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2679
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
76.8
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
2245
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Razorbacks Scout Day
Oct 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
82.6
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 82.1
Velo Range
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,497
Spin Rate (max)
2,280
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
74.6
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 74.2
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,732
Spin Rate (max)
2,698
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.8
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 74.3
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,752
Spin Rate (max)
2,679
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.5
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 73.5
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,008
Spin Rate (max)
1,937
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Western Kentucky Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 80.0
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,292
Spin Rate (max)
2,237
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.1
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 71.9
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,641
Spin Rate (max)
2,588
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,895
Spin Rate (max)
1,879
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
76.8
Velocity (max)
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,245
Spin Rate (max)
2,245
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2025
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Razorbacks Scout Day
Oct 5, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Western Kentucky Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.0
Razorbacks Scout Day
Oct 5, 2025
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
73 - 74
CB
72 - 74
CH
72 - 74
SL
Western Kentucky Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
69 - 72
CB
70 - 72
CH
77 - 77
CT

Game Performance

2025
10 Yard Dash
1.7
30 Yard Dash
3.92
60 Yard Dash
7.13
Top Speed (MPH)
Razorbacks Scout Day
Oct 5, 2025
Vald
1.70
10-yd
3.92
30-yd
7.13
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)

Vizual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

News

Comments

10/05/25
An advanced athlete for the age, Bruce brought a muscular look with his 5-foot-9, 165-pound frame and showed well-above average abilities in all facets at this event. He began the day with a 7.04 60, an advanced time for this age, and followed with near-95 mph batting practice exit velocities. The swing works with a bit of a handsy-nature, leaving room for refinement, but the lower half works with balance and there are certainly things to like about the swing. I left more bullish on his abilities on the mound, where he pitched in the low-80s (T 83) with an athletic, in-line operation. The arm speed is impressive for the age, helping him to spin what could be a future-wipeout SL in the low-to-mid 70s, already producing raw spin on his breaking ball that averaged in the high-2600s. He threw strikes as a solid clip, and is certainly a southpaw to follow in Kentucky's 2029 class.
6/24/25
Neilan Bruce, Hopkins County Central (KY), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 167-pounds. Robust & Athletic
Delivery: Sturdy lower half w/ good moveement down the mound
Arm Action: LH. Whippy 3/4
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. T2292, 2237 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. T2641, 2588 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. T1895, 1879 average rpm.
CUT: 77-77 mph.
ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60.
6/24/25
Neilan Bruce, Hopkins County Central (KY), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 167-pounds. Robust & Athletic
Hit: LHH. Athleti base w/ a simple stride High hands w/ a quick & level path
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 292' max distance. Strong lower half w/ Pullside power w/ backside contact
Arm: LH. OF-82 mph. Quick 3/4
Defense: Explosive & Athletic mover w/ a smooth transfer
ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60.

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Physical

2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Western Kentucky Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 9"
Ht
167.3
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)