@NelsonBarthel 
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
Nelson
Barthel
Northwest Rankin (HS) • MS
5' 11" • 205LBS
L/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: East coast Sox national 17U
5' 11" • 205LBS
L/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: East coast Sox national 17U
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
18.5
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/24
55
Hard Hit %
10/12/24
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
10/12/24
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/12/24
356
Distance (max)
1/26/25
70
Sweet Spot %
5/29/24
7.23
60-yd
7/24/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
9/23/23
81
C Velo
1/26/25
1.88 - 1.97
Pop Time
6/12/24
Fastball
88
Velocity (max)
10/06/23
81 - 84
Velo Range
10/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
74 - 78
Velo Range
10/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
70 - 72
Velo Range
10/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.88 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
13.3
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.06
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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).
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
356
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.8467
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).
96.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
350
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
211
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.6677
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).
92.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
335
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.4126
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.
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
356
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
90.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
305
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
East Coast Sox Scout Day
Jun 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Jackson Summer ID
May 29, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
138
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
South Mississippi Fall ID
Sep 23, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
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.
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.5
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.
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Jackson Summer ID
May 29, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Mississippi Fall ID
Sep 23, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
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)
76.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.15
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.39
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.
2024 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 12, 2024
Swift
1.82
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.41
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
1.62
RSI (max)
28.0
Jump Height (max)
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.23
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
2.06
RSI (max)
26.5
Jump Height (max)
South Mississippi Fall ID
Sep 23, 2023
Swift
1.84
10-yd
7.39
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
1.12
RSI (max)
24.1
Jump Height (max)
14.6
Jump Height (avg)
2025
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.
Vizual Edge
2025
2024
2023
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.
65.59
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.
64.8
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.
52.23
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Physical
2025
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.
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: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 207-pounds. Proportional, athletic. Present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, relaxed. Stays inside the ball well, middle of the field BP round. Present power at the plate from the left side. 68.9 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 350' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. Shorter, quick arm. Present strength.
Defense: 1.91-2.05 pop times. Clean and smooth on all transfers.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 28.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 64.8 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Strong, durable build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open stance with high hands. Controlled, easy load and stride. Hands fall into slot well. Good level bat path through the zone with a solid pull side approach. 65.4 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. OF-86 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 1.94-2.06 pop times. Solid setup behind the plate. Good feet and direction on throws to 2nd. Gets the ball out quickly for a strong throw. Good body positioning on blocks and bunt coverages. Good look in the outfield as well. Fields out front well with a clean transfer on throws home.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-8, 191-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance with hands set slightly inside back shoulder Easy load and stride. Slight knee lift. Attacks the ball out front well with an aggressive up the middle to pull side appraoch. 63.2 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short arm action
Defense: 2.06-2.19 pop times. Solid setup behind the plate. Good direction on throws to second. Gets the ball out quickly. Good body positioning on blocks and bunt coverages.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.10 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 191-pounds. Solid build
Hit: LHH. Conventional, slighlty open stance. Balanced with normal hand set. Easy, controlled load and stride. Level bat path with quick hands. Works with the pitch for an all fields line drive approach. Big time upside as a hitter! 63.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-89 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: 1.97-2.06 pop times. OF: Developing footwork in outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields out front to glove side with strong accurate arm. Catcher: Strong set up with advanced footwork on throws to 2nd. Very good direction on throws. Advanced body positioning and fundamental approach to blocks and bunts. Solid next level upside.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.84 in the 10 yard split. 24.10 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 191-pounds. Solid build
Hit: LHH. Conventional, slighlty open stance. Balanced with normal hand set. Easy, controlled load and stride. Level bat path with quick hands. Works with the pitch for an all fields line drive approach. Big time upside as a hitter! 63.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-89 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: 1.97-2.06 pop times. OF: Developing footwork in outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields out front to glove side with strong accurate arm. Catcher: Strong set up with advanced footwork on throws to 2nd. Very good direction on throws. Advanced body positioning and fundamental approach to blocks and bunts. Solid next level upside.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.84 in the 10 yard split. 24.10 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 191-pounds. Solid build
Hit: LHH. Conventional, slighlty open stance. Balanced with normal hand set. Easy, controlled load and stride. Level bat path with quick hands. Works with the pitch for an all fields line drive approach. Big time upside as a hitter! 63.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-89 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: 1.97-2.06 pop times. OF: Developing footwork in outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields out front to glove side with strong accurate arm. Catcher: Strong set up with advanced footwork on throws to 2nd. Very good direction on throws. Advanced body positioning and fundamental approach to blocks and bunts. Solid next level upside.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.84 in the 10 yard split. 24.10 max vertical.