Nik
Nelson

Physical: 6-1, 182 pounds; Athletic, long build. 7.13 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a short swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while being aggressive. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. OF - 76 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 74 MPH, while sitting 71-72 MPH; arm side run.  SL: 62-65 MPH; short action.

Physical: 6-foot-1, 178 pounds; Long, lean build. 8.41 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish.  More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands work through the ball while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. OF - 75 MPH. Showed quickness with plus lateral coverage.

Physical: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds. Athletic build.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while sitting back. Hands are off to the side while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot.   

Physical: Larger, strong 6-foot-1, 170lb frame. 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: Balanced, wide stance with the hands beginning slightly over the plate to start. Utilized a directional leg-lift stride to initiate the barrel through a flat, lifted path towards a two-handed finish. Produced quality feel for the sweet spot at the front of the plate en route to a T81 mph bat-exit velocity (31% line drive rate via Trackman). Showed off singles power at the moment, but could spray around hard contact where he was pitched with confident bat to ball skills. Generated some twitch on the inner third of the plate for success to the LCF gap. 

Defensively: The outfielder stayed behind the ball with calculated actions, gaining some momentum through the catch off his right side. Gathered cleanly before releasing from a moderate, H ¾ slot (69 mph arm, accurate). 

Pitching: LHP - Set up off the glove side of the rubber with a medium stack position by the beltline; slight stab on the backside (hip level) as he worked to an adequate arm-circle on the front side (H ¾ slot). The FB showed some slight arm-side run at 66-67 mph to either side of the plate, mixing an upper 50’s curve with feel to spin.

Physical: 6-foot-0, 165 pounds; Wiry, athletic build. 7.55 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a one-handed finish.  More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Short take back from a high/over the top arm slot.  OF - 65 MPH.

Pitching: Nelson uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing open. Short take back while stabbing downward, while working through a high 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 68 MPH, while sitting 66-67 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 56-59 MPH; slurve  like action.  

Physical: 6-foot, 165LBS. 7.8SEC 60-Yard Dash.

Offensively: RHH. Feet slightly wider than shoulder width with hands somewhat low set. In unison weight transfers to the backside as the hands works straight back. Hands get to strong load position to create a flat barrel path through the hitting zone. Hits into a firm front side.

Defensively: Primary OF and left handed thrower. Quick first step and moves on balls of feet in an athletic manner. Attacks the ground ball. Uses a crow hop during the exchange. Abbreviated, efficient arm swing that will likely gain speed as the body matures. 

Pitching: Starts on the middle of the rubber and squared to the plate. Uses a rocker step that moves into a leg lift to waist height. Controlled, methodical delivery. On glove break the arm goes back and goes through an abbreviated arm swing.