@Brayden_N2029 76.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/16/26
CLASS OF 2029
C
Brayden
Nielsen
Papillion La Vista South (HS) • NE
5' 9" • 127LBS
R/R • 15yr 5mo
Travel Team: Gladiators
5' 9" • 127LBS
R/R • 15yr 5mo
Travel Team: Gladiators
Rankings
2029 National
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2029 State
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Best Of Stats
66.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/16/26
231
Distance (max)
2/16/26
83
Sweet Spot %
2/16/26
8.33
60-yd
8/09/25
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
65
C Velo
2/16/26
2.31 - 2.37
Pop Time
2/16/26
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.57
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.31 - 2.37
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.44 - 2.65
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.0
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
231
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
136
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.7661
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).
68.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
50.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
157
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
106
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5636
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.
NE Preseason ID- Omaha
Feb 16, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
76.4
Exit Velocity (max)
66.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
231
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Nebraska Freshmen Free Showcase
Aug 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
68.1
Exit Velocity (max)
50.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
106
Distance (avg)
157
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2025
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.33
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Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 127-pounds. Wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, toe lift load. Hands create separation from the body. Tendency to create pull-side production.
Power: 76.4 mph max exit velocity (66.7 avg.); 231-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short to the ear, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.31-2.37 pop time range; One-knee setup. Athletic out of the crouch, working in line to 2B. Easy blocker, able to deaden and keep the ball in front. Feel for the pocket.
Brayden Nielsen, Papillion La Vista South (NE), 2029
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 115-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Squared balance with back and routh rhythm to stance. Downhill path to contact with developing bat speed. Balance throughout swing into finish Staying in the middle of the field in bp
Power: 68 max exit velocity, averaged 50.6 mph. 157' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-61 mph. staggered stance with quicker feet and clean exchange. Receiving will improve as strength comes
Defense: 2.44-2.65 pop times.
ATH: 8.33 runner in the 60.