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Commitment Spotlight: Ty Nelson

November 10, 2020
Brett Thorney
State Scouting Director

Today, We had the pleasure of catching up with 2021 SS Ty Nelson of Saguaro High School to ask him a few questions about his college recruiting experience. Eyes have been on Nelson over the course of the fall season as one of top MINF's left on the board. He recently attended our Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase where the same was true. However, we can now take his name off the list of uncommitted shortstops as Nelson recently made a commitment to Paradise Valley CC to further his baseball career. Above Nelson's physical tools, the way he plays the game can be greatly appreciated. He consistently plays the game with energy and hop in his step, leading by example. Hes the type of player that contribute even when he's not in the game. Nelson sports a lean athletic 5-foot-10 180-pound frame with strong legs. He has gotten stronger since he attended our event in January and it shows the plate where he displays improved pop off the bat, recording 96mph exit velocities via Trackman. Nelson's defense has always been a strong attribute, showing soft twitchy hands with a quick exchange and release. Recently, he made sure to show off his arm strength at our Uncommitted Showcase, letting it go with accuracy at 87mph across the diamond. His speed doesn't always impress but plays the game with some quickness and good instincts that makes up it. Congrats to Ty Nelson on his commitment to Paradise Valley. 

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Ty Nelson

Class of 2021 / SS

Rankings  StateRank: 88 / POS: 19

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Saguaro
    State: AZ
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.58
60-yard
(10/18/20)
87
INF Velo
(10/18/20)
96
Exit Velo
(10/18/20)
Position
60-yard
7.58
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
96
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Position
60-yard
7.65
INF Velo
76
Exit Velo
83
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Trackman - Hitting
95.9
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/18/20)
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/18/20)
187
Distance (avg)
(10/18/20)
346
Distance (max)
(10/18/20)
Hard Hit %
(10/18/20)
Sweet Spot %
(10/18/20)
Line Drive %
(10/18/20)
Fly Ball %
(10/18/20)
Ground Ball %
(10/18/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
95.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.8
Distance (avg)
187
Distance (max)
346
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
(10/18/20)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(10/18/20)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
(10/18/20)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
(10/18/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(10/18/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(10/18/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(10/18/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(10/18/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
20.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
68.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Scouting Report

1/26/20

 

5-foot-10 165-pound, lean compact build with strong legs & forearms. More athleticism than 7.65 60-yard dash would suggest, plays faster. Gamer type of mentality that plays the game with high energy. Hits from an athletic spread out base. Uses a quick leg lift to create leverage, landing hard on front foot. Hands get to a good launch position with level swing. Some extra movements throughout the process. Middle approach with above average contact at 83mph. Showed above average actions defensively with soft twitchy hands. Gets rid of the ball quickly with short arm action at 76mph. More arm strength there. High baseball IQ. Development should be followed.

 


Videos

(10/18/20)


PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?
Player: I felt most wanted and I thought it was the place that I would develop at the most. 
 
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Player: Chandler Gilbert CC, Yavapai College, Webster University. 

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
Player: They first saw at a high school inter squad/ ground ball practice 

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?
Player:  Yes I felt relieved but not satisfied there is more things to come in the journey to the ultimate dream. 

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
Player: That The Coach  at PVCC Was a very good infield coach. 

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
Player: My parents but outside of my family, Joe Muecke who is my high school coach at Saguaro. 
PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
Player: My expectations were that it was going to be very long and difficult. 

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
Player: They want to see me come and compete for the starting position. They don’t want me to expect to start they want me work hard and earn it. 

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
Player: My most memorable baseball moment is when we beat Staley High school on a walk off single. It was during the lancer classic in Tucson under the lights! 
PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
 Player: Tj Clarkson from Mesquite in 2019. 

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