@nelson_eli7 
86.2
Velocity (max)
6/17/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
1B
Esau
Nelson
Paynesville (HS) • MN
6' 1" • 210LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Encompass Expos
6' 1" • 210LBSR/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Encompass Expos
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82.3 - 85.3
Velo Range
6/17/24
2103
Spin Rate (avg)
6/17/24
Changeup
70.1 - 71.4
Velo Range
6/28/23
1240
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/23
Curveball
69.5 - 72.5
Velo Range
6/17/24
1857
Spin Rate (avg)
6/17/24
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/28/23
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/28/23
304
Distance (max)
6/28/23
75
Sweet Spot %
6/28/23
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/28/23
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/28/23
13.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/28/23
-
Hard Hit %
8.13
60-yd
6/28/23
4.43
30-yd
6/28/23
1.89
10-yd
6/28/23
16.6
Run speed (max)
6/28/23
77
INF Velo
6/28/23
76
OF Velo
6/21/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.52
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
9.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
304
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
216
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.9513
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.
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
216
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.5
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.
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2103
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1857
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1235
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2069
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1706
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1240
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2025 Grads)
Jun 17, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
86.2
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 85.3
Velo Range
82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,200
Spin Rate (max)
2,103
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
72.8
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 72.5
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,937
Spin Rate (max)
1,857
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
71.4
Velocity (max)
70.7 - 71.4
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,298
Spin Rate (max)
1,235
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 79.3
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,188
Spin Rate (max)
2,069
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
67.1
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 66.9
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,748
Spin Rate (max)
1,706
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
71.6
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 71.4
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,310
Spin Rate (max)
1,240
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.89
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.42
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.13
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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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.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid start to standard leg lift, slight hip coil, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, gets up from inverted W, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. T2200, 2103 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. T1937, 1857 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. T1298, 1235 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Slight hybrid, small rocker step, turns to leg swing up, stiff lower half down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Average arm action, down hill shoulders, high back elbow, 3/4 slot
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Varying actions T2188, 2069 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 12/6 tumble break T1748, 1706 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Cut/sink T1310, 1240 average rpm.
ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed shoulder width stance. Step back, leg lift, and hand load. Longer barrel to contact, stays tall in swing. Mid/pull approach, good barrel contact, line drive and fly ball result 61.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Accuracy on throws
Defense: Works direct to the ball, sits back to field. Raw actions with glove
ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Strong Frame
Delivery: Slight hybrid start. Sweeping leg to a big tuck and turn. Quick down the mound. LAnds inline. RawBody: 6-1, 173-pounds.
Defense: Approaches the ball straight on. High chest to field. Catches the ball a little deep. Shows solid athleticism moving side to side. Strong arm. Loose arm.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance. Quick leg kick load. Bounces in the load some. Gets to a solid launch position. Short to contact. Hard contact to the pull side of the field. Finishes on the front side some. Raw swing.
Power: 77.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.52 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter over the top.
FB: T81.00, 79-80 mph. Heavy, sink
CB: 65-68 mph. 11/5 average shape and depth
CH: 64-65 mph. Fade, best pitch