Garrett Nelson, SS, Green Valley, (2019)

Developing, 5-foot-10, 165, Nelson has room to add weight and strength.  He has played a lot of shortstop but actions and present arm strength lend better to second or third base. His athleticism would play at a corner outfield position as well.  He showed a serviceable arm from the outfield as well as the infield, making plays with relative ease. Listed as a switch hitter, he didn’t take any at bats right-handed.  Left-handed, he sets up with hands at his shoulder and loads to a launch position a touch below chest height. His stride is a simple up and down, and at times is just heal up, heal down without his front foot leaving the ground.  It is an easy swing with an emphasis on working inside the ball. He has a feel for the barrel and looks to adjust with two strikes.

Future

Nelson has an attractive utility.  His true position has yet to be determined but with size and strength gains might profile at third base.  Nelson has projectable arm strength. There is potential for power and the athleticism to get to it. This uncommitted 2019, uber-utility player is a solid find at this point in the recruiting process.