Uncommitted Spotlight: '21 Brandon Nelson
November 5, 2020
Brandon Nelson
Class of 2021 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 164 / POS: 27
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Ridge PointState: TX
- Summer Team: Houston Athletics
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Height: 6-0Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.39
60-yard
1.97 - 1.97
Pop Time
(06/01/20)
77
C Velo
(06/01/20)
94
Exit Velo
(06/01/20)
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/01/20)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/01/20)
225
Distance (avg)
(06/01/20)
321
Distance (max)
(06/01/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/01/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/01/20)
Line Drive %
(06/01/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/01/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/01/20)
Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase - Houston
Jun 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.9
Distance (avg)
225
Distance (max)
321
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Videos
(6/1/20)
Player News
- Uncommitted Spotlight: '21 Brandon Nelson - Nov 5, 2020
- Uncommitted Upperclass: Top Statistical Performers - Jun 2, 2020
- Houston Underclass Trials: Catching Analysis - Jul 7, 2018
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- I-10 Border Battle: Catching Analysis - Mar 1, 2018
- I-10 Border Battle: Top Statistical Performers - Jan 15, 2018
- I-10 Border Battle: Quick Hits - Jan 14, 2018
- Texas Class of 2021 Initial Rankings - Dec 21, 2017
- Houston Athletics Scout Day: Quick Hits - Nov 14, 2017
- Houston Athletics Scout Day: Stat Story - Nov 13, 2017
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot, 200 pounds
Hit: RH. Balanced setup with a smooth load and short stride. Fast bat speed with a good approach, long bat path with good extension showing good power from gap-to-gap and flashed raw power to the pull side.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity in BP
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short high ¾ arm action with good accuracy and good carry on throws
Defense: 1.97 pop time. Soft hands with a clean exchange and fluid footwork
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60
06.05.18
5-foot-11, 185-pound frame. Left-handed hitter, short quiet load; fast hands, quick to the ball with a strong top hand, body worked in sync and rhythm through the swing 84 mph exit velo, explosive lower half helped generate bat speed. Quick twitch actions behind the plate, flexibility and quick twitch to get to the ground to block, blocked a couple pitches in left handed batters box in bullpen, mobile. Accurate arm, topped at 74 mph, ball consistently on bag, decent carry and ball stayed true; pop times ranged from 2.05 to 2.34. Ran a 7.39 laser-timed 60.
01.13.18
Nelson has a strong frame for a freshman at 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. The left-handed hitter starts from an open, relaxed stance, then uses a knee-to-knee load with a slight leg kick as he triggers his hands back. Lands balanced, rotational weight transfer with natural lift, loose, quick, strong hands, projectable power to the pull side with an exit velocity of 83 mph. Behind the plate, Nelson posted pop times of 2.14-2.29 with a velocity of 73 mph from the crouch. Quick exchange, soft hands, directional footwork with average effort in a short, high-¾ arm stroke.